MLB trade rumors and news for June 23rd, 2017

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Pacers' Kevin Pritchard on Paul George: 'It couldn't have come at a worse time'

All-Star Jimmy Butler changed teams on Thursday night, but the other biggest name on the trade market did not join him during a relatively busy 2017 NBA draft. Indiana Pacers wing Paul George was mentioned in several rumors and reports, but he was not dealt just four days after informing the team that he will not re-sign when his contract expires next summer. The Pacers will have to get some value for George before he leaves for nothing, and that means he’ll have to go at some point before next season’s trade deadline.

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  Report: Rockets still pursuing Paul George

  Yardbarker
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  Report: Paul George prefers to sign with Lakers as free agent in 2018

  ABC News

Josh Jackson drove the Celtics 'mad' flying cross-country for a canceled workout

Josh Jackson may have made the Boston Celtics' decision to select Jayson Tatum an easier one.