The Oklahoma City Thunder just got Russell Westbrook some help next season. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the Pacers trade Paul George to the Thunder for Victor Oladipo and center Domantas Sabonis.
Paul George has been traded to OKC, per sources
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 1, 2017
Hearing Oladipo and Sabonis going to Indy
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 1, 2017
This doesn't necessarily change how Russell Westbrook is going to handle his situation re: extension talks. But obviously this is big
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 1, 2017
It’s highly unlikely that George will stay with the Thunder longterm but you gotta give it to OKC some props for trying to make moves to contend next season.