Paul George’s All-NBA shortfall paved way for a cavalcade of speculation

Paul George is still embracing Kobe Bryant. Trade rumors and free-agency speculation have followed Paul George throughout his penultimate contract year, but now that we know he was left off the All-NBA rosters — thus lessening his financial incentive to re-sign with the Indiana Pacers — the rumors and speculation have gone into overdrive. The Atlanta Hawks desperately wanted George, Damian Lillard endorsed a deal for him now, the Los Angeles Lakers are biding their time for his services, and there may or may not be mutual interest between George and both the Lakers and Boston Celtics.