Paul George decides to become free agent
George has decided not to exercise his $20.7 million option for next season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday (Friday, Phl time). George will become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because neither George nor the team has publicly announced his decision. ESPN first reported ment MVP Renzo Subido showed nerves of steel in banking in a 3-pointer to hand the lead back to UST, 85-83, with 38 seconds remaining. With plenty of time left, UC had several chances to regain control of the nip and tuck duel but their 6foot-8 Cameroonian import George’s decision about the option year.
It was not an unexpected move for George, who averaged 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals for the Thunder this past season. By not opting into the final year of his existing deal, George opens up an array of possibilities — such as going elsewhere, possibly the Los Angeles Lakers, or signing a new deal with Oklahoma City.
He is also expected to be Frederick Elombi blew them away. First when Elombi threw an illadvised triple that was way off the mark with 19 seconds left. To buy time, UC quickly fouled Lee, who split his charities for an 86-83 lead.
The Webmasters still had an opportunity to pursued by the Houston Rockets, who finished this past season with the NBA’s best regular-season record.
George may opt to sign a short-term deal, either with the Thunder or someplace else. He could also command as much as $176 million in a five-year deal if he chooses to stay in Oklahoma City and pair up with Russell Westbrook for years to come.
He will be one of the headline attractions when send the game into overtime but Elombi committed another major blunder when he picked up an inbounds pass by Daryl Dhane Menina that was intended for Jabello.
The ball went out of bounds, sealing UC's fate. UST's Nat Cosejo then hit two free throws to settle the free-agent shopping period officially opens at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, along with LeBron James — assuming that James chooses not to exercise his $35.6 million option for next season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Thunder have long maintained that they want to keep George, whom they acquired a year ago in a trade with the Indiana Pacers.
“From the day that he arrived, we really made a the final tally.
"It was a character win for us. We made so many lapses but the important thing is that we finish the right way," said UST coach Aldin Ayo. The Tigers pocketed P200,000 for their efforts, while the Webmasters took home P150,000. specific and intentional effort to build a relationship with Paul and his representation built on three things: collaboration, transparency, and trust,” Thunder GM Sam Presti said after the season. “Those tenets were followed throughout the year and continued to be. I felt strongly about the relationship. I feel great about the communication and the honesty, about the way we started the relationship.”