The chess pieces have started to fall in place in this year’s NBA free agency frenzy. Paul George kicked things off by announcing that he’ll be remaining alongside Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony in OKC. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, PG signed a four-year max contract worth $137 million USD. In addition, Chris Paul will stick with James Harden and the Houston Rockets while DeAndre Jordan will be leaving the Los Angeles Clippers to join the Dallas Mavericks. CP3’s max deal is reportedly worth $160 million USD over the span of four years.
Take a look at the video below to see Paul George make his announcement alongside Russell Westbrook. Stayed tuned for additional information regarding this year’s NBA free agency and let us know where you see LeBron James playing next season. Fans of George can also check out the most recent episode of his My Journey ESPN series.
Paul George made the announcement himself at Westbrook’s party. (via @GabeIkard) pic.twitter.com/2sxXOK3epA
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2018
Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $137M max contract with the Thunder, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2018
All-Star Chris Paul will sign a four-year, $160M max contract to stay with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2018
Sources on ESPN: Clippers center DeAndre Jordan opted-out of his $24.1M contract for next season, sending him toward Dallas in free agency. https://t.co/obF5aQORbm
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2018