3 Semi-Reasonable Paul George trade packages Knicks could offer Clippers

A trade to appease the frustrated Obi Toppin

If this trade does indeed go through, the Knicks would get their desired star. The Clippers would not only match the value of Paul George’s contract but would also get Obi Toppin and Jericho Sims, who would be featured a lot more in Coach Tyronn Lue’s rotation.

After a leaked incident that saw Toppin display frustration towards Tom Thibodeau following a Game 4 playoff loss against the Heat, it’s evident that he desires a role that would allow him to get more playing time. LAC can provide that for him, especially with Marcus Morris Sr. likely being on the way out.

Plus, Sims has potential, but he’s stuck behind one of the league’s best center duos currently in Mitchell Robinson and Isaiah Hartenstein. If the Clippers don’t keep Mason Plumlee, Sims could see himself as a very useful backup big to Ivica Zubac.

In the end, it’s not even a guarantee that the Clippers decide they want to trade George, especially for a dump of a package like this. This admittedly is a very team-friendly deal for the Knicks that would say a lot about how the Clippers view their future.

Again, this trade is more of an example of what we’ll likely see if Los Angeles decides to tear it down and doesn’t require teams to give up a lot of real estate in a swap.