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The LA Clippers. which many believed to be out of the running in the Kawhi sweepstakes, made a major move tonight and acquired to two superstars in one night.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnaroski, the Clippers made a huge blockbuster trade for Paul George, who had been recruited by Kawhi Leonard.
Oklahoma City is trading All-Star Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers for a record-setting collection of draft choices, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019
Sources: Oklahoma City is getting a massive package of future picks, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Galllinari, to deliver Kawhi Leonard who he wanted to partner with: Paul George. https://t.co/4bGpMNat8K
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019
The Clippers are sending the Thunder four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two pick swaps, league sources tell ESPN. Those picks go to OKC with Gallinari and SGA.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019
Going onto SportsCenter now to report on the Clippers landing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019
FULL TRADE DETAILS:
Thunder receives:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Danilo Galllinari
Massive package of future picksClippers receive:
Paul George— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 6, 2019
Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2019
Breaking: Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be heading to the LA Clippers, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/5gxb2o6FhU
— ESPN (@espn) July 6, 2019
Sources: Leonard and George met in LA earlier in week. Clippers had long been frontrunners for Leonard, but it is unlikely he would've made final leap to sign without PG trade. Clippers imagined Leonard as part of a Lakers Big 3 — and knew they had no choice. They did OKC deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019