The Sixers showed some strong movement!
Paul GeorgeThe free agent forward reportedly signed a four-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in the offseason. report ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports early Monday morning.
George, who has a player option for the 2027-28 season, will return to the Eastern Conference alongside fellow superstars. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey They are looking to dethrone the Boston Celtics as well as hold off other franchises such as the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks, as well as potential heavyweights like the Miami Heat. (RELATED: Chris Paul signs one-year, $11M+ deal with Spurs to pair with Victor Wembanyama: Report)
George and his agent, Aaron Mintz of CAA, met with the Sixers on Sunday night in Los Angeles. The Philadelphia franchise was joined by owner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand and several 76ers legends. Julius Erving According to ESPN, Paul knows front office executive Peter Dinwiddie and they are friends from their days at Indiana.
George's deal came after negotiations between himself and the Los Angeles Clippers organization, with whom he spent the past five seasons, collapsed.
BREAKING: Free agent forward Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, per ESPN sources. George met with 76ers officials and made his decision to move back East to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in their quest to win an NBA title. pic.twitter.com/pkCfGu3hyp
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
The Big Three of George, Embiid and Maxey…can the Sixers finally get over their difficulties?
Just a few years ago, I would have answered that way, but I think these days the Eastern Conference has become very competitive, just like the Western Conference, and it's a completely open field.
