Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George is by far the biggest name on the free agent market this offseason after he opted out of the final year of his deal with the Clips.
George reportedly will meet with Los Angeles, the Orlando Magic and the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason as he seeks a four-year max deal.
George and the Clippers entered the offseason at +3500 to win the NBA Finals, but that number has fallen significantly with him opting out — a sign that oddsmakers expect George to join a new team.
Los Angeles is now +4000 to win the title in the latest odds.
NBA Finals Odds for 2024-25 Season
Boston Celtics: +290Denver Nuggets: +800Oklahoma City Thunder: +850New York Knicks: +850Minnesota Timberwolves: +1000Milwaukee Bucks: +1100Dallas Mavericks: +1200Philadelphia 76ers: +1200Los Angeles Lakers: +3000Golden State Warriors: +3000Phoenix Suns: +3000Los Angeles Clippers: +4000Miami Heat: +4000Cleveland Cavaliers: +4000Memphis Grizzlies: +4000New Orleans Pelicans: +5000Indiana Pacers: +6000Sacramento Kings: +7500Orlando Magic: +8000Houston Rockets: +10000San Antonio Spurs: +15000Atlanta Hawks: +40000Chicago Bulls: +80000Washington Wizards: +100000Utah Jazz: +100000Toronto Raptors: +100000Portland Trail Blazers: +100000Detroit Pistons: +100000Charlotte Hornets: +100000Brooklyn Nets: +100000
George always could go back to the Clippers, which would likely boost these odds back to their original number, but it's been reported all offseason that Los Angeles is reluctant to max the nine-time All-Star.
With the Golden State Warriors also attempting to trade for George had he opted in, it seems like the Clippers star could have one foot out the door when free agency opens on Sunday evening.
There are plenty of other teams chasing a playoff spot in the West that would benefit if George decides to walk, but betting on anyone before his decision is made becomes a risky proposition.