Basketball: Paul George on LA Clippers contract extension

Paul George wants to retire with the Los Angeles Clippers, and he took a step in that direction by signing a multi-year contract extension Thursday. The six-time All-Star could have become a free agent after the upcoming season. Instead, the team locked down his services, ensuring George will remain not far from where he grew up in Palmdale. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but ESPN reported George's contract was extended for an additional four years at $190 million, in addition to the $35.4 million guaranteed him for the 2020-21 season. George's player option for the 2021-22 season will be replaced with the four-year extension, which includes a new player option for the 2024-25 season.