The Pacers are banking on Paul George to make the All-NBA team this season so they can offer him the new designated mega-extension this summer, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Lowe opines that George is unlikely to earn that honor this season, which would limit what Indiana can offer and therefore would decrease the likelihood that the star forward stays in town long-term.
George could still qualify for that mega extension if he makes an All-NBA team next season. If he earns the honor at that time, the Pacers would only have months to negotiation an extension, as he will be a free agent come July 2018.
Here’s more from Indiana:
- The Pacers weren’t interested in acquiring Serge Ibaka, Lowe hears. The team reportedly is interested in trading its first-rounder in exchange for an established wing or frontcourt player.
- George would like the team to add a player who can shoot and defend on the wing, J.Michael of Comcast Sportsnet relays. “We definitely need shooters, somebody that can defend and stretch the floor for us a little bit more. Just go with the trend what the NBA is doing,” said George. “A lot of teams have stretch bigs or playing four perimeter guys that can shoot the ball. We got to follow the trend and put ourselves on that level to compete against those stretch teams.”
- Gregg Doyel of the Indianapolis Star believes the clock is ticking on George’s time with the Pacers. George wants to play for a championship-caliber team and Indiana doesn’t appear to be a serious contender. Doyel argues that the team should consider trading George as it can’t risk losing him for nothing next summer.
It’s amazing how far Monta Ellis Has Fallen.
While teams like the Pelicans fleece the Kings, Larry Bird sits there with his thumb up his ass. His lack of ability to bring in real talent next to PG should cost him his job.
Finally someone has come out and said that. So amazing….the great Larry Bird Gets no flak at all. You’re right, he’s done nothing to improve the team. Thaddeus Young ? Monta ? Bird better step up in tbe next 2 days or PG walks….
Paul george should stop being a b&&&& and play the 4 at times
Considering the price, Thad Young was a solid trade (the number 20 pick). He also found a gem in Turner two years ago. I agree though, he does have to step up and make some more moves. Hill was a better fit than Teague, the Ellis deal was bad at its signing and even worse now, resigning Stuckey wasn’t a great idea, letting Solomon Hill walk (could’ve been the Pacers stretch four) was even worse.
They should also at least be playing a better rotation with what they have, but Paul George won’t play the 4. Thad Young and Monte Ellis should be coming off the bench
Trade: Paul George to the bulls for Taj and Rondo
Or they could just give him to you for nothing
Wilson Chandler Seem like a gd fit for the Pacers
Ilyasova
Gallo, Chandler, Mudiay, a first and second rounder for George and Ellis