David Aldridge: Pacers asking for 2 1sts and a Starter for George

[rondohondo]

David Aldridge: Pacers asking teams for ideas on potential PG trades, per sources, as they have for a while. Ideally: 2 firsts+starter. Teams obv skittish. Process will likely accelerate going into Draft, but no certainty anything will get done by then. 11 hours ago – via Twitter daldridgetnt

Also just for fun

Brian Robb: Math now can work for a C’s George trade and Hayward signing. Can’t overlook how big of a luxury tax bill would be in 2018+ w/ IT + Horfor

Wonder if IT would be willing to take a Durant type deal to be able to compete for a title?

[jbpats]

has there been any indication whatsoever that George is willing to sign an extension if traded? Seeing reports that Indy reached out to Cleveland regarding a PG13 trade.

[PhoSita]

Lol well they can ask....

[rondohondo]

has there been any indication whatsoever that George is willing to sign an extension if traded? Seeing reports that Indy reached out to Cleveland regarding a PG13 trade.

He freaking retweeted Paul Pierce saying for the C's to trade the pick for him

We would have his Bird rights

This would be the most loaded team he could join.

That is his own actions saying he wants to come to the c's, not someone talking for him.

[BlackCeltic]

So Bradley and two picks?

[Chief Macho]

the problem is they'll be asking for these early firsts and danny isn't trading them for paul george.   

[hodgy03038]

So Bradley and two picks?

Why would we do that for a 1-year rental?  Pass, pass, pass!

[Moranis]

well 2 1st's and a starter is pretty darn vauge. I mean is that 2 1st's this year or any 2 1st's.  Do they want at least 1 lottery pick, or are picks in the 20's good?   Starter is also vague, I mean Jae Crowder is a starter, is that the level of starter they want, or do they want something more?  Would a recent draft pick, like Brown, qualify as a 1st?  Just as an example, the Nets could trade 22 and 28 along with pretty much any of their starters, and fit that requirement, but somehow I think that isn't good enough for the Pacers.

This is pretty much a non-story without a lot more clarity. 

[pearljammer10]

Bradley, Zeller, two firsts (Non Brook, LAK, or #3) for George.

Draft Jackson

Sign Hayward

Move Crowder, Rozier, Demetirus, Mickey a Brook first and future first for Butler.

Re sign Jerebko and Green

IT/Smart
Butler/Brown/Green
Hayward/Jackson
George/Yabu/Jerebko
Horford/Zizic

[td450]

If we trade for him, Ainge probably has to allot him a max slot. So he would also cost us Hayward or Griffin. Can't head towards four near max contracts at end of year. We would have to pursue a second tier PF like James Johnson instead. Don't think I'd do this if we were fairly sure we could get Hayward or Griffin.

But if those two look like long shots, its hard to see Paul George walking away from a team that would probably win 60 games AND has a treasure trove of assets to go to the Lakers. I don't want to see him going to Cleveland.

[hpantazo]

So Bradley and two picks?

Why would we do that for a 1-year rental?  Pass, pass, pass!

George has stated he can be convinced to sign long term with a contender if he is traded to one. I would be willing to take the gamble, and I think Ainge is too.

[ederson]

Bradley, Zeller, two firsts (Non Brook, LAK, or #3) for George.

Draft Jackson

Sign Hayward

Move Crowder, Rozier, Demetirus, Mickey a Brook first and future first for Butler.

Re sign Jerebko and Green

IT/Smart
Butler/Brown/Green
Hayward/Jackson
George/Yabu/Jerebko
Horford/Zizic

i like it ... but i think the offer for PG would need at least one of the Brook, LAK, or #3 pick

[saltlover]

David Aldridge: Pacers asking teams for ideas on potential PG trades, per sources, as they have for a while. Ideally: 2 firsts+starter. Teams obv skittish. Process will likely accelerate going into Draft, but no certainty anything will get done by then. 11 hours ago – via Twitter daldridgetnt

Also just for fun

Brian Robb: Math now can work for a C’s George trade and Hayward signing. Can’t overlook how big of a luxury tax bill would be in 2018+ w/ IT + Horfor

Wonder if IT would be willing to take a Durant type deal to be able to compete for a title?

For perspective, Durant would make more next year, in his "discount season," than IT will have made for his entire seven-year career when he reaches free agency.

[dreamgreen]

So Bradley and two picks?

Why would we do that for a 1-year rental?  Pass, pass, pass!

George has stated he can be convinced to sign long term with a contender if he is traded to one. I would be willing to take the gamble, and I think Ainge is too.

AB or Crowder for 2 non lottery picks.

[hodgy03038]

So Bradley and two picks?

Why would we do that for a 1-year rental?  Pass, pass, pass!

George has stated he can be convinced to sign long term with a contender if he is traded to one. I would be willing to take the gamble, and I think Ainge is too.

Could you please show the source of that quote. I have never seen it.