Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Download
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024-2025 regular season
    • 2024 preseason
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Download
Lakers Nation
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024-2025 regular season
    • 2024 preseason
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Search
  • Rumors
  • Schedule
    • 2024 preseason
    • 2024-2025 regular season
  • Videos
    • YouTube
    • Podcast
  • FAQ
  • About
    • About Lakers Nation
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
  • Download Our App
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Klay Thompson Denies Speaking With Paul George About Uniting As Lakers Teammates
Lakers News

Klay Thompson Denies Speaking With Paul George About Uniting As Lakers Teammates

Matthew Moreno
Published: 06/29/2017
3 Min Read
Paul-george-klay-thompson
Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

While the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George in several scenarios over the past month, their biggest move to date in the offseason was shedding Timofey Mozgov’s contract by packing him and D’Angelo Russell in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets.

That’s put the Lakers in strong position for free agency next summer, when the organization may look to sign two players at max or near-max contracts. But the Pacers are widely expected to reach a resolution with George well prior to that point.

As his future continues to hang in the balance, multiple reports have linked George to the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and most recently the Houston Rockets in light of their trade for Chris Paul.

George was also said to have discussed with Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson the possibility of the two-time NBA champion eventually joining the Lakers.

However, Thompson denied ever having such a conversation, per Nick DePaula of The Vertical:

As for the recent Paul George / Lakers rumors, Klay Thompson shot that down & told me he hasn't spoken to PG at all lately.

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) June 29, 2017

Klay Thompson says his last conversation with Paul George was FIFA video game trash talk texts last summer during the Rio Olympics.

— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) June 29, 2017

Thompson is not set to become a free agent until after the 2018-19 season. By not being named to the All-NBA team this past season, Thompson is no longer eligible to sign a five-year, $217 million designated veteran player exception.

However, he can still qualify for a five-year, $217 million deal, should be make the All-NBA team in either of the two upcoming seasons.

Thompson has loose ties to the Lakers organization, as his father Mychal, won titles with the team in 1987 and ’88. Aside from the financial factor, whether Thompson would be willing to walk away from what projects to be an NBA juggernaut, is difficult to envision.

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Klay ThompsonLos Angeles LakersPaul George
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Lakers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?