BREAKING: Paul George Makes Decision On Los Angeles Clippers Contract

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Paul George will opt out of his contract.

Nov 29, 2019; San Antonio, TX, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) walks up the court during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

Paul George is among the best forwards in the NBA and is coming off a year where he made his ninth All-Star Game.

The former Fresno State star finished the year with averages of 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 74 games.

On Saturday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that George will opt out of his contract to become a free agent.

Via Wojnarowski: "BREAKING: Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and entering free agency, sources tell ESPN. He’s planning to set meetings with cap space teams and the Clippers beginning Sunday night. An opt-in/trade scenario is now gone."

BREAKING: Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and entering free agency, sources tell ESPN. He’s planning to set meetings with cap space teams and the Clippers beginning Sunday night. An opt-in/trade scenario is now gone. pic.twitter.com/kASDp58eDD

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2024

George could still potentially return to Los Angeles.

That said, Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and the NBA on TNT reported that the 76ers will make a strong attempt to land the star forward.

Via Haynes: "Philadelphia 76ers are expected to aggressively pursue Paul George and is a legitimate threat in luring the star away from Los Angeles, sources say."

Philadelphia 76ers are expected to aggressively pursue Paul George and is a legitimate threat in luring the star away from Los Angeles, sources say. https://t.co/c3JYzn335H

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 29, 2024

George has had a Hall of Fame career, but he's been unable to have success in the postseason.

Potentially joining a team like the 76ers would give him an excellent shot at a title, considering they already have All-Stars Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

Mar 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) controls the ball Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Clippers, they are coming off a year where they were the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 51-31 record.

They lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.