The Los Angeles Lakers apparently don’t want to roll the dice on potentially signing Paul George next summer. The Lakers are in trade talks with the Indiana Pacers regarding the four-time All-Star in the hopes of landing George before he becomes a free agent in 2018, ESPN reported Tuesday.
George reportedly told the Pacers he doesn’t plan to re-sign with the only organization he’s played for and hopes to join his hometown Lakers next summer. The Lakers currently hold the No. 2 pick in Thursday’s draft, but one team source told ESPN that there’s “zero chance” the club would include that pick or second-year player Brandon Ingram in a potential deal.