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Why Philadelphia was willing to wait for Paul George
The Sixers' first attempt to land George came a year ago. Since then, they watched as the Knicks and Warriors tried to pry him from LA. They monitored the fruitless negotiations with the Clippers. Then, finally, came a meeting Sunday night.
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REACTING TO THE NEWS
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ASSESSING THE BIG DEALS
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KLAY TO LEAVE WARRIORS
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We'll see Thompson on the Mavericks, just like we saw Michael Jordan with the Wizards and more.
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END OF AN ERA
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