Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Top suitor may be losing interest in Paul George

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Jun 20, 2024 6:17 PM ET

One team that has been heavily linked to a possible pursuit of Paul George appears to be backing off.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ interest in George has “significantly waned” in recent days, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Sixers are instead likely to be more aggressive elsewhere instead of launching an all-out pursuit for George in free agency.

The Philadelphia 76ers' interest in pursuing Paul George has significantly waned in recent days, and the franchise is expected to be aggressive elsewhere with its salary cap flexibility and draft capital leading into next week’s NBA Draft, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 20, 2024

It is unclear what changed regarding George in the Sixers’ view. Joel Embiid even went out of his way to recruit George on live television less than a week ago.

Perhaps George is no longer seen as a fit, but it does seem to be an abrupt shift from a team that had been heavily linked to George in recent months.

The Los Angeles Clippers are believed to be reluctant to offer George a max contract, and he could fetch $212M over four years on the open market. Perhaps the Sixers view that as a poor investment, though some other teams might still be eager to get into the mix.

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

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