The Philadelphia 76ers’ season came to a disappointing end as they were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the New York Knicks in Game 6 of their first-round series. Despite a valiant effort, the Sixers fell short, losing 118-115 on their home court.
Looking ahead to the offseason, the Sixers have their sights set on star forward Paul George, who could potentially be available in free agency. According to reports, Philadelphia is interested in George, who has spent the last five seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers, known for their talent but playoff struggles, have reportedly been unwilling to offer George a max contract, which could open the door for the Sixers to make a move. With close to $60 million in cap space, Philadelphia appears prepared to make a strong offer to George.
If George were to join the Sixers, he could potentially fill the void left by Tobias Harris, who struggled in the series against the Knicks. George, at 34 years old, may bring experience and talent to a Sixers team looking to make a deep playoff run.
For a franchise that hasn’t reached the Eastern Conference Finals since 2001 and hasn’t won an NBA championship since 1983, adding a player of George’s caliber could be the missing piece to their championship puzzle. Stay tuned as the offseason unfolds and the Sixers look to make moves to improve their roster.