Report: Lakers, Pacers discussing Paul George trade ahead of draft

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers have opened up discussions about a potential Paul George trade in the run-up to Thursday's NBA draft, according to Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. It came to light this week through multiple reports that George's agent had informed the Pacers of George's intentions to leave following the expiration of his contract in summer 2018. Indiana had reportedly been gauging the trade market and intended to move quickly.