A Proposed Three - Team Trade Involving Paul George

The Philadelphia 76ers had a tough 2024 - 2025 season. After a series of poor performances, it was reported that the 76ers management was getting impatient, and they might be ready to trade Paul George away during the 2025 off - season. However, Paul George's contract is too large for most teams to accept. Therefore, a proposal was put forward for the 76ers to make a mutually beneficial three - team trade with the Warriors and the Hawks, and a good three - team trade plan was given.

It should be noted that Paul George signed a four - year, $210 million supermax contract with the 76ers during the 2024 off - season. In the 2024 - 2025 season, he was troubled by some injuries and averaged only 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.

Atlanta Hawks receive: Paul George, Trayce Jackson - Davis, and Brandin Podziemski. Philadelphia 76ers receive: Terence Mann, Caris LeVert, the 2030 first - round draft pick (ATL), and the 2031 first - round draft pick (GSW). Golden State Warriors receive: Onyeka Okongwu.

Golden State Warriors: They get a decent starting center, Onyeka Okongwu, who averaged 12.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game in the 2024 - 2025 season. Giving up Trayce Jackson - Davis, Brandin Podziemski, and a first - round draft pick for him seems a bit unwise. Since Trayce Jackson - Davis and Brandin Podziemski are both young and promising players. Given the opportunity, they can perform similarly. They are the core substitutes of the Golden State Warriors. Currently, the Golden State Warriors don't really need to strengthen their team.

Philadelphia 76ers: Get rid of Paul George's toxic contract. Due to the successive injuries of Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, the 76ers' record didn't meet expectations. For the 76ers management, the big bet on Paul George has already failed ahead of time. All they can do is trade Paul George away because he still has a contract worth about $150 million for the next three years. Keeping him will only lock up the salary cap needed for team strengthening. It's better to trade him away early and get some valuable rebuilding chips. If the 76ers can get Terence Mann, Caris LeVert, and two future first - round draft picks, they will definitely make this deal.

Atlanta Hawks: Look for better help for Trae Young. The Hawks are in an awkward situation now because they don't fully trust Trae Young to lead the team to success. Otherwise, they wouldn't have traded away Dejounte Murray and others during the 2024 off - season. Creating a Big Three led by Jalen Johnson, Paul George, and Trae Young doesn't really give them much dominance in the Eastern Conference. Looking at strong teams like the Knicks, Bucks, and Celtics, it's clear that the Hawks need a dominant - level star to achieve success.