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Paul George Is A Top Target For Sixers This Offseason

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1 year ago

April 13, 2024

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Paul George Is A Top Target For Sixers This Offseason

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Los Angeles Clippers have not forgotten about Paul George’s contract extension; in fact, it’s a “top target” of theirs, even though past reports have speculated a mutual parting ways this offseason.

If George declines his $48.8 million player option, then it’s expected that Los Angeles will try their hardest to agree to new terms with the veteran superstar.

Fans have raised concerns and put together theories on why George hasn’t signed an extension with Steve Ballmer’s team. The reason why these concerns are being fueled is due to Kawhi Leonard signing a massive three-year, $152.4 million extension earlier in the season and George not following suit.

If the 33-year-old doesn’t want to rejoin with the Clippers, then expect the Philadelphia 76ers to be main contenders for the veteran guard. With their current situation, they’ll have $65 million in free money to sign players. That $65 million will be enough to give George the maximum extension.

The Clippers take on the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of this season’s playoffs.

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Nic Batum Signs Two-Year Extension With Clippers

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2 weeks ago

June 30, 2025

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Nic Batum Signs Two-Year Extension With Clippers

According to multiple reports, spearheaded by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Nicolas Batum has signed a two-year, $11.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Many are expecting to his final contract of his NBA career.

The official details of this deal will include a trade kicker and a team option in the second year.

Batum will turn 37 in December, as the veteran appeared in 78 games last season. In 17.5 minutes per game, he averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.

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James Harden Inching Towards Declining His Player Option

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1 month ago

June 5, 2025

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James Harden Inching Towards Declining His Player Option

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, while James has expressed interest in staying with the Los Angeles Clippers, he is trending towards declining his player option for a better deal.

For those curious, his player option is worth $35.6 million.

With both sides wanting to continue their partnership, it’s expected his next contract extension will see him play through the 2026-27 season.

It’s unclear how much the veteran guard is seeking, as his current contract saw him making $35 million per season. Since 2022, Harden has been working off two-year contracts worth significant money.

Last season, in 79 games played, the 35-year-old averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. This is back-to-back seasons of playing 70+ games. The last time Harden played in 70+ games before then was back in 2018-19 with the Houston Rockets.

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Nicolas Batum Is Retiring After Next Season

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2 months ago

May 20, 2025

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Nicolas Batum Is Retiring After Next Season

According to the man himself, next season will most likely be the final season fans see Nicolas Batum, as he is ready to ride off into the sunset.

The 36-year-old has a $4.9 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for next season, which he’s expected to pick up. Batum played in 78 games, averaging 17.5 minutes per appearance.

“There’s a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last,” Batum said.

He will be entering his 18th season in the NBA, and playing his sixth season with Los Angeles. In total, Batum has played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers.

In 1,131 career games, Batum averaged 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. He was a former first-round pick out of the 2008 draft class.