Clippers NBA Championship Odds Take Hit Amidst Paul George Trade Rumors

Taking a look at the latest odds for the Los Angeles Clippers to win the NBA Finals amid rumors that Paul George could be traded.

LA Clippers forward Paul George. / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Could Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George be on the move this offseason?

The latest odds to win the NBA Finals are signaling that he could be. The Clippers opened at +3000 to win the NBA Finals this offseason, but that number has dropped to +3500 at DraftKings Sportsbook with rumors that George could opt into the final season of his contract and look to force a trade.

According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Golden State Warriors are interested in George in an opt-in and trade.

The Warriors are interested in acquiring Paul George via opt-in and trade, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN:

“If Paul George is willing to leave, they would like to be an option for him.”

Golden State is big fish hunting to pair another star alongside Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/4dqRPo5vzl

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 26, 2024

Now that the New York Knicks have acquired Mikal Bridges, it leaves Golden State and the Philadelphia 76ers as two likely landing spots for George this offseason. It was recently reported by Shams Charania that Philly's interest in George has waned in recent days.

The Philadelphia 76ers' interest in pursuing Paul George has significantly waned in recent days, and the franchise is expected to be aggressive elsewhere with its salary cap flexibility and draft capital leading into next week’s NBA Draft, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 20, 2024

The Clippers have Kawhi Leonard under contract, but George and James Harden both could become free agents this offseason.

That would make things tough on the Clippers, who didn't even make it past the first round of the playoffs without Leonard in the 2023-24 season.

While there still is a long way to go, and a path where Los Angeles could negotiate a new deal with George, the Clippers are looking like a team that could slip in the futures market in the coming weeks.

NBA Finals Odds for 2024-25 Season

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Boston Celtics: +290
• Denver Nuggets: +800
• Oklahoma City Thunder: +850
• Minnesota Timberwolves: +1000
• New York Knicks: +1000
• Milwaukee Bucks: +1000
• Dallas Mavericks: +1100
• Philadelphia 76ers: +1300
• Los Angeles Lakers: +3000
• Golden State Warriors: +3000
• Phoenix Suns: +3000
• Los Angeles Clippers: +3500

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