The landscape of the NBA could look very different next season as free agency is set to begin on Saturday.
Two household names are expected to test the waters of the open market with one expected to find a new home as teams can begin talking to free agents when the calendar turns to June 30.
Here’s what was reported on Saturday
PAUL GEORGE OPT-OUT
Nine-time NBA All-Star Paul George declined his $48.7M option with the Los Angeles Clippers and will enter free agency. The 34-year-old is expected to take meetings with the Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic starting Sunday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
George averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists last season with the Clippers.
Reports indicated that George might opt into his contract and request a trade to a team such as the Golden State Warriors, however, the veterans’ decision to enter free agency has seemingly taken Steph Curry’s squad off the board as potential suitors.
Kawhi Leonard may need a new co-star within the next few days as George is hitting the open market.
KLAY THOMPSON EXPECTED TO PART WITH WARRIORS
A dynasty is reportedly coming to an end. Five-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA Champion Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors are expected to part ways, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Thompson has spent his entire 11-year career with Curry and the Warriors, however, the “Splash Brothers” are seemingly bracing for an end.
The 34-year-old averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are expected to be the suitors for the Thompson.