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Paul George reportedly tells Pacers he will leave franchise, prefers to join Lakers

The Indiana Pacers apparently have been put on notice by franchise star Paul George, who told the team he plans to leave next summer and hopes to join the Los Angeles Lakers, The Vertical reported Sunday.

According to the report, George’s agent informed Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard of his client’s intentions. George, who can opt out of his contract next summer, could sign a four-year max contract for as much as $130 million with the Lakers before the 2018-19 season.

George reportedly plans to play next season with the Pacers but wanted to inform the only franchise he’s played for of his intentions to give the team a chance to plan for its future.