Paul George recently met with Indiana Pacers' owner Herb Simon to talk about his future with the franchise. George expressed his desire to remain with the Pacers if they can contend for a title.

George can become a free agent in 2018 and is not presently expected to qualify for the supermax contract extension. Without the supermax provision, the Pacers don't have as big of an advantage in what they can offer George contractually. 

George has long been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers as he is from the area.

While Larry Bird is searching for trade scenarios to upgrade the Pacers, they are also considering whether or not they are capable of fulfilling George's goal.