2024 NBA offseason rumors: Paul George wants to play ‘right style of basketball’
The 2024 NBA season is officially over, and the offseason is in full swing.
The league’s new collective bargaining agreement allows teams to negotiate with their own players right after the final game of the season. That said, players aren’t allowed to negotiate with teams other than their own until June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and contracts can’t be signed until July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET.
Some of the biggest unrestricted free agents to keep an eye on are LeBron James, Paul George, James Harden and Klay Thompson, to name a few.
Here’s the latest off-court buzz from around the league.
June 22
The Golden State Warriors have not made any offer to star Klay Thompson, and discussions between the two sides are essentially frozen, per The Athletic, making it increasingly likely that he could leave in free agency. Thompson is searching for a fresh start, even if the Warriors make him a competitive offer, per multiple reports.
June 20
The Philadelphia 76ers‘ interest in pursuing Paul George has diminished significantly in recent days, and the franchise is expected to be aggressive elsewhere with its salary cap flexibility and draft capital, per The Athletic.
June 19
Paul George wants to be “playing the right style of basketball”
George, a six-time All-NBA honoree, is one of the biggest names poised to hit the open market this summer. He explained what he’s looking for, whether it’s with the LA Clippers or a new team.
“For sure, contributing to winning basketball, but, at this point, it’s not even about,” said George, who has a player option for the 2024-25 season. “People say, ‘Chasing a championship’. It’s not that. … Playing the right style of basketball is what I’m chasing.”
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