One NBA writer is proposing that the Miami Heat trade for Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George in a massive deal. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Heat and Clippers:
Trade idea: Miami Heat trade Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, 2027 first-round pick, 2029 first-round pick and 2028 first-round pick swap to Los Angeles Clippers for Paul George
“While a scoring guard is typically the big piece fake-traded to South Beach, the Heat could get as much mileage out of an impact wing like George,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “He can still pile up points in bunches (23-plus per night in each of the past three seasons), and he fits both on and off the ball. He’d also strengthen the defensive end, which remains Miami’s calling card.
“He could conceivably be available—or at least become available—given the uncertainty that exists in the Los Angeles Clippers’ near future. Both he and Kawhi Leonard have player options for 2024-25, meaning each could hit unrestricted free agency next summer. Given their many availability issues, the Clippers could have serious (and understandable) reservations about committing max money to a pair of oft-injured 30-somethings.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Paul George, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers Updates
George appeared in 56 games for the Clippers last season. The eight-time NBA All-Star averaged 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists while shooting 45.7% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc and 87.1% from the free-throw line.
The Clippers lost to the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2023 playoffs in five games. George didn’t play versus Phoenix due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, the Heat lost to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals in five games.
George has career NBA averages of 20.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists with the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Clippers. He’ll make $45.6 million next season. George, 33, has a player option worth $48.8 million for the 2024-25 season.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Paul George, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers Updates
Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has requested a trade to the Heat. However, the Blazers and Heat aren’t close to making a deal. If Miami can’t acquire Lillard, perhaps Pat Riley should try to get George from Los Angeles.
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