The primary goal of OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti this offseason will be retaining Paul George‘s services. Although it’s not guaranteed George will opt out of his final contract year it seems likely given the dynamic of the marketplace. Should PG decide to opt in, the money he leaves on the table next season would be significant. The final year of the LA native’s contract is $20.7 million.
That amount pales in comparison to what George could collect if he were to opt out and collect on a max contract. Several suitors will happily oblige in this regard and Presti has indicated that is also OKC’s intention.