‘Paul George to be traded to Knicks?’: Clippers star’s trade rumor surfaces post teammates’ negative reviews

Samir Mehdi | 08/10/2020
Paul George to be traded to Knicks

Will the New York Knicks trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George in this 2020 offseason? A trade rumor suggests so.

The New York Knicks have been the destination every trade rumour conspiracy theorist throw out there into the conversation, anytime there is a star that may be available on the trading block.

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First it was veteran point guard Chris Paul, and now it’s Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George.

These trade rumours surround the Knicks because they have great cap flexibility as they are well below the luxury tax and so can afford to pay any superstar that wishes to play in the Big Apple.

With the Clippers having their season cut short by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the NBA world is abuzz about where Paul George might end up as they believe the Clippers want to move on from George.

Will Paul George end up on the Knicks before or during the 2020-21 season?

The Knicks missed out on every single big name superstar in the 2019 offseason, and so Knicks fans believe they are due for a bug break.

Paul George to the Knicks would make sense for the Knicks as they are in need of a competent shot creator/small forward, since they dealt Marcus Morris to the Clippers.

It is being reported that any peak involving George would have to include young talent. For the Knicks, this would be either RJ Barrett or Mitchell Robinson

The New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Clippers are on polar opposites of where they are headed in the near future. The Knicks are looking to build around their young talent while also attracting star veterans, while the Clippers are contending for a championship.

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What is the Paul George’s salary next season?

If there is one thing the Knicks did right, it was that they did foolishly overpay any of the players on their current roster. Arguments can be made about Julius Randle but considering that, the Knicks are well below the luxury tax.

Paul George is set to make $35 million in the 2020-21 season and the Knicks should have no problem in signing George if New York peaks his interest.

Post Edited By: Utkarsh Bhatla
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Samir Mehdi

Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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