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76ers Make Final Call on Blockbuster Paul George Trade: Report

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Malik Brown | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 6:21 PM ET

The Philadelphia 76ers have a big offseason ahead of them, as this past season did not go as planned. Coming in with big expectations after having a big offseason last year, injuries and more ended up dooming the team, and they finished toward the bottom of the Eastern Conference. The big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George barely played in any games together, and that was the main problem that hurt them.

This offseason, the 76ers have the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, and they have some decisions to make as far as what they will do.

There have also been rumors of the 76ers possibly looking to make trades, specifically centered around George. Though George did not have a productive season in his first year with the team, it seems like they are planning on keeping him, according to Marc Stein.

"By simply staying at No. 3, Philadelphia would introduce an $11.1 million salary onto its books for 2025-26," Stein wrote. "So the Sixers expect to operate near (or maybe even above) the second apron for this upcoming campaign, sources say, as they prepare to give Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxeyanother shot to try to contend for a championship after they managed to appear in just 15 games (7-8) together this season."

It seems like the 76ers want to run it back while adding a key player in the draft, and they also want to re-sign Quentin Grimes, who was their best healthy player on the floor at the end of the season.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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