Before you think this is just another Cleveland Cavaliers’ blogger spewing some hot take, check this tweet of Chris Broussard talking about the same concept. It’s a long-shot, but wouldn’t the Pacers rather get something for Paul George?
Let’s think about it this way. The Los Angeles Lakers, the place where George wants to play, may draft Lonzo Ball this upcoming June 22nd. Then the Lakers will have Clarkson, Russell, Randle, Nance, and Ingram. This team would be loaded with young talent, but why would the Lakers trade any of those for someone they could just snag in free agency?