ESPN reports the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded all-star forward Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that George went to the Thunder within the last few days and requested a trade to the Clippers. That after free agent Kawhi Leonard contacted George about joining forces with the Clippers.
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ESPN reports the the Thunder will get young point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, forward Danilo Gallinari, four unprotected first round picks, one protected first round pic, two pick swaps.
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The shocking announcement hit Thunder players too. Patrick Patterson tweeted, “Wow. It actually happened. Haha.”
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No word on when/if the Thunder will meet the media to discuss the move.