A blockbuster trade proposal has the Los Angeles Clippers dealing All-Star Paul George to one of their top Western Conference rivals.
George has been the subject of trade rumors ever since the Clippers were eliminated in round one of the 2023 postseason by the Phoenix Suns. The 33-year-old has two years remaining on the four-year, $190 million extension he signed in 2020.
If the Clippers decide to shake up their roster and deal the future Hall of Famer, could the dynastic Golden State Warriors emerge as a potential suitor?
At NBA Analysis Network, James Piercey proposed a blockbuster trade that would see the Clippers deal George to the Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, Jonathan Kuminga and first-round picks in 2026 and 2028:
“The Clippers have definitely got to make some changes. That doesn’t mean they’ve got to split up their star duo. Still, they’d have to at least consider it. At this point, it may feel like Leonard and George will never be healthy at the same time.
Still, if the Clippers are trading George, they’ll have to get a haul. He’s too valuable to give away. Luckily, that’s exactly what they’re getting here. The deal is arguably headlined by Kuminga. Still, Wiggins can fill George’s role serviceably. Throw in two unprotected first-round picks, and the Clippers may not be able to turn this deal down.”
On paper, this may seem like a massive overpay for the Warriors. But Stephen Curry (36 next year), Klay Thompson (34 next year) and Draymond Green (also 34 next year) are getting up there in age, and the Dubs are strictly in win-now mode.
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The Clippers would be getting a quality two-way player in Wiggins to replace George’s elite play at both ends of the court, plus three more useful players in Moody, Payton II and Kuminga. And of course, they could always package some of those players and draft picks to land another star for Kawhi Leonard.
George averaged 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game in 56 games last season. Only time will tell if he starts (and finishes) next year with the Clippers.
