Where will Paul George sign next season?

basketballRob · Post #1 » by **basketballRob** » Fri May 3, 2024 1:43 pm

It was rumored recently that Orlando and Philadelphia are monitoring his contract status with the Clippers.

Philadelphia could have close to $65m but would have to release the cap holds on Springer, Reed, and Melton. If they chose to keep them, then they'd have around $40m in space.

Orlando will have over $40m in cap space if they release cap holds of Okeke, Ingles, Harris, and Fultz.

The Clippers would have to pay a fortune in taxes to keep him. Plus, they'd be over the 2nd apron and limited on how they could improve the team.

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basketballRob · Post #2 » by **basketballRob** » Fri May 3, 2024 1:43 pm

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HadAnEffectHere · Post #3 » by **HadAnEffectHere** » Fri May 3, 2024 1:45 pm

OKC and Philly have huge incentive to sign him in part because OKC owns the next three Clipper picks and Philly owns two Clipper picks as well.

basketballRob · Post #4 » by **basketballRob** » Fri May 3, 2024 1:54 pm

HadAnEffectHere wrote:OKC and Philly have huge incentive to sign him in part because OKC owns the next three Clipper picks and Philly owns two Clipper picks as well.

I was thinking that OKC would go after Hartenstein or Claxton.

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Roscoe Sheed · Post #5 » by **Roscoe Sheed** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:07 pm

people need to factor in that PG is from Southern California and probably wants to stay there unless the Clippers low ball him very badly- they probably offer him a very similar contract to Kawhi. They are kind of forced to offer contracts to Harden and PG as Kawhi signed a 3-year extension. Then, after that do a rebuild. Should probably have started earlier due to Kawhi's injuries- but too late for that now.

LaLover11 · Post #6 » by **LaLover11** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:40 pm

He's staying

chrisab123 · Post #7 » by **chrisab123** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:52 pm

He's not leaving California. Its not really about winning, its about the best situation. Weather and Endorsements is really the main motivator for a lot of these guys. He can get both in LA. If the Knicks or Miami shed money then maybe.

mademan · Post #8 » by **mademan** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:52 pm

Roscoe Sheed wrote:people need to factor in that PG is from Southern California and probably wants to stay there unless the Clippers low ball him very badly- they probably offer him a very similar contract to Kawhi. They are kind of forced to offer contracts to Harden and PG as Kawhi signed a 3-year extension. Then, after that do a rebuild. Should probably have started earlier due to Kawhi's injuries- but too late for that now.

Are the Clips gonna offer him that 4th year? Cause there are some desperate teams out there that would. He's 34, so this is his last big contract and the Clips likely dont want to give him more years than they gave Kawhi, no? He's also only experienced failure in LA and the future doesnt really look any better. If a team offers him cumulatively 40-50 mill over 4 years, you think he'll stay?

EmpireFalls · Post #9 » by **EmpireFalls** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:53 pm

I think that the Clippers are going to be forced into matching whatever offer he gets. He doesn’t care about a ring he cares about living in his hometown and the “greatest city in the world” to hear him tell it. Basically he’ll use other teams as leverage to get the biggest Ballmer contract he can.

With them opening a new stadium, letting George and Harden walk is just not on the table.

Post #10 » by **Harry Garris** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:57 pm

It really just depends on how much he wants to win. If he wants to win a title before he retires the answer is obvious - he can't re-sign in LA. There are a few suitors who would give him a better opportunity to do that.

If his priority is being in SoCal and chilling on the beach and he isn't overly concerned with winning - a lot of people are convinced that this is the case - then I'm sure he'll stay.

youngcrev · Post #11 » by **youngcrev** » Fri May 3, 2024 2:57 pm

I think ultimately the Clippers give in to his salary demands and he stays, but if not, Philly.

JJ_PR · Post #12 » by **JJ_PR** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:12 pm

HadAnEffectHere wrote:OKC and Philly have huge incentive to sign him in part because OKC owns the next three Clipper picks and Philly owns two Clipper picks as well.

OKC doesn't need Paul George or the picks. They have a good thing going, those Clipper picks are probably getting traded anyway.

basketballRob · Post #13 » by **basketballRob** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:16 pm

If all things are equal, Florida doesn't have state taxes. In California, it's 7.25%, and Pennsylvania it is 6%.

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Dubious Handles · Post #14 » by **Dubious Handles** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:22 pm

He either stays and chills in LA or goes to Orlando imo. I dont think he would particularly enjoy a high pressure scenario of signing with a contender.

life_saver · Post #15 » by **life_saver** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:25 pm

basketballRob wrote:If all things are equal, Florida doesn't have state taxes. In California, it's 7.25%, and Pennsylvania it is 6%.

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huh ? Pennsylvania's income tax rate is 3%..considering that tax only applies for home games, it's not a significant tax rate vs states that have no state income tax..also top line tax rate for California is 12% for people making >$1M, not 7.25%

Residual-Heat · Post #16 » by **Residual-Heat** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:27 pm

In order:
Clippers- Harden and George take a small paycut
Sixers- gives Embiid his 3rd star and I actually love the fit there
Magic- 3 6'10 playmakers/scorers? Yes please.

jbsays · Post #17 » by **jbsays** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:36 pm

How does he fit with the Magic? PG plays same position as Paolo and Franz. Magic need a better play making guard next to Suggs or a better big than Carter. The last thing they need is another wing (SF/PF) when they have two of them with All NBA potential that are only 22 and 21 years old.

basketballRob · Post #18 » by **basketballRob** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:48 pm

jbsays wrote:How does he fit with the Magic? PG plays same position as Paolo and Franz. Magic need a better play making guard next to Suggs or a better big than Carter. The last thing they need is another wing (SF/PF) when they have two of them with All NBA potential that are only 22 and 21 years old.

Franz is probably the best SG defender on the team. He was 21st in the league this season with a 2.3 defensive EPM. Surprisingly, Franz' defense is ahead of his offense. With Wendell, Suggs, Franz, Isaac, and Paul George, they'd have 5 of the top 30 defensive EPM players.

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Post #19 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:51 pm

If not the Clippers I think Philly or OKC.

ropjhk · Post #20 » by **ropjhk** » Fri May 3, 2024 3:52 pm

chrisab123 wrote:He's not leaving California. Its not really about winning, its about the best situation. Weather and Endorsements is really the main motivator for a lot of these guys. He can get both in LA. If the Knicks or Miami shed money then maybe.

Yeah, George doesn't strike me as a player that really cares about winning. He doesn't have that competitive spark. He'll sign with whatever team provides him the best money and living situation and that's likely LA.

where will PG sign in 2024?