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Paul George’s Celtics debut shows he was an overlooked trade target for Blazers

Paul George's seamless fit with the Celtics shows that the Trail Blazers overlooked him as a trade target this offseason.

By Reese Kunz · Rip City Project

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:20 PM

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Rip City Project argues Paul George was an overlooked trade target for Portland following his strong Celtics debut.
George posted 38 points, five rebounds, and five steals during Boston's 121-113 loss against the Detroit Pistons.
Boston acquired George, two first-round draft picks, and two second-round draft picks from Philadelphia for Jaylen Brown.

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Rip City Project argues that the Portland Trail Blazers overlooked Paul George as an ideal trade target prior to his debut for the Boston Celtics. Despite the Celtics losing their season opener 121-113 to the Detroit Pistons, George impressed by scoring 38 points alongside five rebounds, three assists, and five steals.

The writer contends that George would have provided Portland with necessary three-point shooting, wing depth, and defense. Boston acquired George and multiple draft picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, creating what the author views as an effective fit in head coach Joe Mazzulla's perimeter-heavy offense.

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