The Cavs might be in play to get another weapon to help them combat the Golden State Warriors. According to a report from ESPN, the Indiana Pacers have reached out to the Cavs after a potential Paul George trade after the Pacers superstar forward told the team that he had every intention of going to the Lakers after next season.
Sources: All-Star Paul George tells Pacers he plans to leave franchise in 2018 free agency, prefers Lakers. https://t.co/anP4bvbwir
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2017
Via ESPN
After superstar Paul George informed the Pacers in no uncertain terms he plans to leave the team, Indiana began shopping George’s services this weekend, including making a phone call to the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday.
The Cavs are willing to enter into trade talks for George without any assurances he will commit to a long-term deal in Cleveland, a source familiar with the Cavs’ thinking told ESPN. Cleveland is confident its championship culture and overall atmosphere could sway George to want to stay after playing out the 2017-18 season.
Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio provided some more details about the potential trade between the two teams.
#Cavs–#Pacers talk about Paul George is legit. This is more than a passing type of discussion, league sources tell AmicoHoops.
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 19, 2017
#Cavs and #Pacers talks have a feel of multiple players being involved. Indy wants a deal done before Thursday's draft. #NBA
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) June 19, 2017
It will be interesting to see if the Cavs would actually trade for George without any assurance that he’s going to sign with the team long-term.