With Jimmy Butler on his way to Minnesota, there is no question who the biggest name is on the trading block this summer, Paul George. The Pacers’ star is one of the best two-way players in the NBA and could change the playoff picture in either conference heading into the 2017-18 season.
For all the value a team would receive by acquiring the star forward, there is a substantial amount of risk in doing so. Paul George has only one year left on his current contract and the native of Los Angeles County has expressed interest in playing close to home; most rumors place him with the Lakers.