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Clippers talking in measured tones about Paul George's future. Will he be back?

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times on

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The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic, teams with salary-cap space, both have interest in George and can offer him up to $212 million over four years.

The Golden State Warriors have been linked to George as well, according to people not authorized to speak on the matter.

For the Warriors, George would have to opt in on his deal for next season for a trade to work.

Frank also mentioned that Leonard still has plans on playing for Team USA in the Olympics and the forward will report for the start of training camp in Las Vegas on July 6.

Leonard had played in just two of the Clippers’ six first-round playoff games against the Mavericks, missing four because of inflammation in his right knee.

But Frank said Leonard has been working out and is looking forward to playing in the Paris Olympics.

 

“Kawhi very much intends to and all his training has been towards that,” Frank said. “This is from the time that he was selected to the Olympic team. He was extremely happy and prideful. This is an opportunity he’s wanted for a long time, so he’s rehabbing and coming back, but his whole focus coming back from the injury is to get healthy and his intent is to play for the Olympics. That’s very much what he wants. And so every day his rehab and what he’s doing, whether it’s in the performance room or whether it’s on the court, it’s focused on getting back healthy and is very, very hopeful that it coincides with the Olympics.”

Frank said the Clippers talked to James Harden about a contract as well, but the two sides haven’t agreed on anything.

Harden made $35.6 million last season.

“So, we very much want James to remain a Clipper and hope he decides to do the same,” Frank said.

Russell Westbrook ($4.027 million) and P.J. Tucker ($11.5 million) both have players options and also have to let the Clippers know by Saturday of their decisions.


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