Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G Derrick Rose, F Obi Toppin, G Immanuel Quickley, 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2028 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2030 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G/F Paul George
Some Clippers fans are feeling sick right now. This is the return for Paul George?
We get it. When healthy, George remains one of the best two-way wings in the NBA. Shouldn’t the Clippers be receiving more picks here?
Well, what did we just say? George is prone to getting injured. He’s also aging. Finally, George is also nearing the end of his contract.
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He is, as they say, a distressed asset. This is another ugly truth in the NBA. Players aren’t valued strictly on the basis of their abilities.
There are other factors that ultimately determine their trade value.
Should the Clippers really accept this package?