Paul George Calls Clippers Trade Mutual, OKC's Sam Presti Disagrees

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Paul George
It be like that sometimes.

Paul George shocked the basketball world on the morning of July 6th when it was revealed that he had requested a trade out of Oklahoma City so that he could play with Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers. George had just signed a contract with the Thunder so it was assumed that he would be coming back for another season, although this turned out to be untrue. Yesterday, George was introduced to the Clippers media where he talked about the trade and said that it was a "mutual" decision between him and management.

While talking to the media today, Thunder general manager Sam Presti openly disagreed with this assessment, saying that George was the one who initiated the trade in the first place.

"I know he used the term mutual. I don't necessarily agree with that," Presti said. "I fully respect the way it was handled."

It's understandable that Presti is a little annoyed by George's comments especially when you consider how he had to trade away Russell Westbrook immediately afterward. The Thunder have a plethora of draft picks right and also boast the services of Chris Paul who is expected to start the season with the team.

If you're a Thunder fan, it's got to feel a little bit painful right now.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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