The rumblings started about mid-week. Something big was happening in Oklahoma City. Russell Westbrook was having a party.
But not just any party at any time. The Thunder star was throwing down in Edmond on Saturday night, as the days of June ended and July 1 began, a peculiar time because a late night would bleed into the opening of free agency. That would be the first second the Thunder could make its pitch to Paul George.
A year-long pitch turned into a dream achieved on Saturday for Westbrook, the Thunder and Oklahoma City. George will re-sign with the Thunder, according to ESPN.