Paul George Rumors (Merged)

[footey]

Just a reprint of the Woj report. Nothing substantive.

[j804]

Bidding war between Chicago and Indy let's go.

This is suddenly real. OMG

[jambr380]

With multiple teams coming to us for our assets in fear we will choose another offer, I don't see how we come out of any deal overpaying.

[incoherent]

The problem is neither the Bulls or the Pacers really have any pressure to deal their stars. 

[Monkhouse]

The problem is neither the Bulls or the Pacers really have any pressure to deal their stars.

Well if the Pacers don't improve the roster to a point where the Pacers end up hitting at least 4-5th seed next year, I don't see PG13 agreeing to an extension.

[Big333223]

The problem is neither the Bulls or the Pacers really have any pressure to deal their stars.

The thing I like about this report is Ainge, potentially, has the Bulls and Pacers worried that if they don't do a deal now, they'll lose out on the best possible trade for their star to the other team.

[kidradical]

This is my trade proposal for Indy. Gives us Myles and George and you can have both Nets picks. It gives us Center of the future, plus George for a year and quarter. It is a lot, but we get a lot.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine

[mctyson]

Bidding war between Chicago and Indy let's go.

This is suddenly real. OMG

At least this gives the image that the '17 BK pick could be on the table for another player.  Puts more pressure on Chicago to make a deal centered on that pick alone.

[LGC88]

The problem is neither the Bulls or the Pacers really have any pressure to deal their stars.

The thing I like about this report is Ainge, potentially, has the Bulls and Pacers worried that if they don't do a deal now, they'll lose out on the best possible trade for their star to the other team.

And at around 2:50pm tomorrow Danny pulled 2 seperate trades that land both Butler and PG (GMs not being aware of it) 

[mef730]

Much as I want George, the last thing I want is to sign him, have him for 1.5 years and then lose him to the Lakers.

Mike

I believe that's 2.5 years for George. Butler is 3.5 years.

The Lakers are a real concern for George.

The last year of his contract is a player option, though, for $20m.

Mike

[saltlover]

Much as I want George, the last thing I want is to sign him, have him for 1.5 years and then lose him to the Lakers.

Mike

I believe that's 2.5 years for George. Butler is 3.5 years.

The Lakers are a real concern for George.

The last year of his contract is a player option, though, for $20m.

Mike

Butler similarly has an option.  So it's 1.5 for George and 2.5 for Butler.

[hwangjini_1]

what's a parade without a little rain? 

Adam Himmelsbach ✔ @AdamHimmelsbach
Hearing that there have still been no substantial talks between Celtics and either Pacers or Bulls this week.
2:55 PM - 22 Feb 2017

[saltlover]

what's a parade without a little rain? 

Adam Himmelsbach ✔ @AdamHimmelsbach
Hearing that there have still been no substantial talks between Celtics and either Pacers or Bulls this week.
2:55 PM - 22 Feb 2017

Adam's just toeing the party line for the Celtics.  Deny everything.

[mef730]

what's a parade without a little rain? 

Adam Himmelsbach ✔ @AdamHimmelsbach
Hearing that there have still been no substantial talks between Celtics and either Pacers or Bulls this week.
2:55 PM - 22 Feb 2017

We don't do rain around these parts. You are hereby banished until 3:01pm tomorrow.

Mike

[jpotter33]

what's a parade without a little rain? 

Adam Himmelsbach ✔ @AdamHimmelsbach
Hearing that there have still been no substantial talks between Celtics and either Pacers or Bulls this week.
2:55 PM - 22 Feb 2017

Eh, I don't expect things to get serious until tomorrow afternoon anyways. That's when things get serious and teams start getting serious about offers.

You have to think one of Indy or Chicago blinks and ultimately trades their guy at the last minute in order to claim that Brooklyn pick with as valuable as it is. At this point, though, I do think George is more likely to be traded. He's on a shorter contract, and Indy just realistically doesn't have the assets or ways to really improve the team around him.