When it was announced he was having a 3-part special on ESPN about free agency, you got the feeling that Paul George’s decision has already been made.
Here are the details about him opting out and what it means for Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has informed franchise officials that he will not be opting in for the final year of his contract and will become an unrestricted free agent, league sources told ESPN.
George, who will decline a $20.7 million salary for the 2018-19 season, remains seriously interested in returning to the Thunder in free agency, league sources said. The Los Angeles Lakers will receive serious consideration too, sources said.
Several teams, including Philadelphia and Houston, are interested in pursuing George too, league sources said.
It is really a two-team race at the moment.
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