These moves suggest that the Warriors are preparing for significant activity in the trade market. According to Keith Smith of NBA Front Office on YouTube, there will be a window when the salary cap year transitions from 2023-24 to 2024-25. During this period, both the Clippers and the Warriors will be under the second apron, making an opt-in and trade for Clippers star Paul George feasible.

The Warriors are reportedly exploring trade options for Paul George, potentially involving Chris Paul and Klay Thompson. Paul has yet to decide on his option, and Thompson has not received a new contract offer. All signs indicate that a substantial trade could be in the works, with Paul George being a prime target.

The Clippers have a financial incentive to move out of the tier 2 luxury tax bracket, while the Warriors are keen to bolster their roster to remain competitive. This scenario points to a possible deal centered around Paul George and Chris Paul.

Additionally, the Warriors have the technical ability to execute a sign-and-trade involving Klay Thompson to the Orlando Magic. The Magic might consider this move to manage their upcoming contract obligations effectively.

As the offseason progresses, the Warriors’ strategic decisions regarding player options and potential trades will be closely watched, with the possibility of a blockbuster move reshaping their roster for the 2024-25 season.

What’s interesting is Paul George is joining in the fun!

Oklahoma City is getting a massive package of future picks as well as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari to deliver Leonard the player he wanted to partner with — George, according to sources.

The Clippers are sending the Thunder four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two pick swaps, league sources tell Wojnarowski.

Paul George was traded for two players, 5 PICKS and two pick swaps. Wow.

East:

This series should be a piece of cake for the Pacers, and it would but the struggles at the end of the seasons raised some questions about this team. Despite a sub .500 record Atlanta has talent and cannot be overlooked as the 8 seed. If the Pacers return to the team they were in the beginning of the year, Atlanta will have a serious challenge ahead of them. When this series is all said and done…

IND:4 

ATL:1

1. Indiana Pacers (55-26)

8. Atlanta Hawks (37-44)

In my mind this is the biggest mis-match of the NBA playoffs. If the Bobcats want any chance at a monumental upset Al Jefferson will need to play his best basketball of his NBA career, maybe even more than that Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will need to find a way to contain Lebron James. If Kidd-Gilchrist has no answer than this series is over before it even starts. At the end of the series…

MIA:4

CHA:0

2. Miami Heat (54-27)

7. Charlotte Bobcats (42-39)

Toronto has a chance to prove themselves this year as a 3 seed, as well does Washington as the 6 seed. Both teams in my mind have over achieved this season, but that doesn’t mean that these teams can be taken lightly. Kyle Lowry is in a contract year, and this series in my opinion will decide if he gets a max contract or not. Regardless the Raptors need to find a way to retain him. The Raptors may have the better record, but Washington is young and hungry. When this series is over…

TOR:2

WSH:4

3. Toronto Raptors (48-33)

6. Washington Wizards (43-38)

This series is an exact rematch of the 2013 playoffs 1st round in which Chicago won. Chicago, again without Derrick Rose have found ways to win. Now who to contribute that to is up to you, wether it be Joakim Noah, or Tom Thibodeau. Brooklyn has gone all in this year with the draft day trade for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. I think this year proves the same as last year. With that said…

CHI:4

BRK:2

4. Chicago Bulls (48-33)

5. Brooklyn Nets (44-37)

Western conference tomorrow. Your 2nd round would look as follows

1. Indiana

4. Chicago

2. Miami

3. Washington

With Laker Nation on the ropes after Dwight Howard took his talent to the Rockets, could the ultimate play be to build a team around Paul George and Kobe Bryant?

According to a ESPN Radio interview, George is already interested in playing with King Kobe:

“My heart is still in Indiana … I’m still a Pacer, and hopefully I remain a Pacer. I’m happy where I’m at.”

“Of course it would be tough (to say no to Kobe). You’re talking about playing (at) home.”

Indiana is going to be showing Danny Granger the door next season so they will have the cash to match any offer. Don’t count on Paul George going to the Lakers.