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Report: Paul George to opt out of contract with OKC, become free agent

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) holds his head after a teammate fouls a Jazz player in the second half during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 115-102.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) holds his head after a teammate fouls a Jazz player in the second half during Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 115-102.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
June 28, 2018

After one season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Paul George will become an unrestricted free agent.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday George informed Thunder officials that he will opt out of the final year of his contract before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline Friday.

George has interest in returning to the Thunder next season, according to Wojnarowski, but the Lakers, 76ers and Rockets also are interested in acquiring the eight-year veteran.

George, who was traded to the Thunder last year from the Indiana Pacers, averaged 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists alongside former MVP Russell Westbrook.

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