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July 6-10, 2019: The Los Angeles Clippers land Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

BamHop News Briefing
July 6-10, 2019
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Today's Top Story: The Los Angeles Clippers have landed Kawhi Leonard (via FA) and Paul George (via Trade)
Source: ESPN, AP News, Tim Reynolds, Adrian Wojnarowski
  • LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Jerry West and the Los Angeles Clippers have landed 2x NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and All-Star Paul George.
  • Kawhi Leonard will sign a 4-year, $141 million contract with the Clippers.
  • Paul George was sent to the Clippers for four future unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round picks, and two picks swaps. The Oklahoma City Thunder received 5 total first-round picks.
  • The Thunder also received point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and forward Danilo Gallinari.
  • Paul George could miss the first few weeks of the season as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
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  • Kawhi Leonard is entering his ninth NBA season, is a three-time All-Star, a two-time champion and one of only three players in league history to win the NBA Finals MVP award with multiple franchises.
  • Paul George - who is owed roughly $105 million for the next three seasons — was a finalist for both NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year last season.

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