Next Team Odds: Paul George Favored to Stay With Los Angeles Clippers

Paul George has a player option with the Los Angeles Clippers that needs to be exercised by June 29th.

If not, he will become an unrestricted free agent.

The oddsmakers at DraftKings have handicapped his Next Team Odds. Unsurprisingly, the Clippers are listed as the odds-on favorites, but there is an intriguing team lurking.

There are reports that the Philadelphia 76ers believe they can be in play for George this offseason, and the odds reflect that.

Next Team Odds for Paul George

• Clippers -270
• 76ers +700
• Magic +800
• Lakers +1500
• Pelicans +2000
• Heat +2000
• Knicks +2000
• Thunder +2500
• Suns +3000
• Bulls +3000
• Spurs +4000
• Pacers +4000

The Clippers finished 51-31 on the season but were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. George averaged 22.6 points and 5.2 rebounds per game and will be 34 years old next season.

The belief in league circles is that George wants to remain with the Clippers for 2024-25 and beyond, and the oddsmakers at DraftKings believe that is the most likely scenario.

However, the 76ers have the cap space to add a max-level player this offseason to pair with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Philly will likely make it known that they want to add George.

Orlando is another team that will have cap space and could be a major player in free agency. The Magic has been linked to Klay Thompson, but George also makes a lot of sense as a potential option.

The cross-town Lakers, the Pelicans, Heat and Knicks are other top candidates should George decide to leave the Clippers.

Here is a look at the rest of the next team odds for Paul George, which can be wagered on at DraftKings.

• Hornets +5000
• Warriors +5000
• Mavericks +5000
• Hawks +6000
• Celtics +7500
• Bucks +8000
• Rockets +8000
• Cavaliers +8000
• Kings +10000
• Timberwolves +10000
• Grizzlies +10000
• Jazz +10000
• Pistons +10000
• Nuggets +10000
• Nets +10000
• Wizards +20000
• Raptors +20000
• Trail Blazers +20000