PLAYA VISTA, Calif. -- The LA Clippers "very much" want to keep All-Star guard Paul George but will have to see how things play out as he approaches Saturday's deadline to exercise his $48.8 million player option.
Lawrence Frank, the Clippers' president of basketball operations, said the team has had ongoing conversations with George and his agent, Aaron Mintz.
The Clippers can sign George to an extension up to four years and $221 million, but two sides have not been able to come to an extension agreement for months.
If no extension is reached before Saturday's deadline, George can become a free agent or opt into his deal.