76ers Reportedly Unlikely to Trade Paul George This Summer

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly not planning to trade Paul George this offseason despite a disappointing season and the opportunity presented by holding the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Multiple sources, including NBA insider Jake Fischer, have confirmed that the franchise is unlikely to move George due to his large remaining contract and injury history, with the team preferring to hold onto him unless he requests a trade. While ESPN’s Jonathan Givony speculated that the Sixers might package George and their draft pick in a blockbuster trade for stars like Kevin Durant or Lauri Markkanen, this has been widely refuted by insiders. Sixers President Daryl Morey has expressed belief in George's ability to bounce back and reiterated the team's strategy centers more on Joel Embiid's health and performance. Some propose that the Sixers could trade down from the No. 3 pick to acquire additional assets and potentially pursue veteran players, including Durant, to bolster their roster immediately. Overall, the 76ers appear focused on developing their core and managing their assets carefully rather than making drastic moves involving George at this time.