NBA News Roundup, Saturday, July 6th: Anthony Davis could leave the Lakers for the New York Knicks, Russell Westbrook/Paul George fallout and more

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George join the Clippers; Russell Westbrook blamed for George's desire to leave the Thunder

Paul George is reported to have wanted out of OKC due to Russell Westbrook

The Los Angeles Clippers not only managed to sign Kawhi Leonard in free agency, but they also acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster trade. The trade for George came out of nowhere, and while the Clippers are giving up an array of first-round picks, the addition of the 2019 MVP nominee makes the team immediate contenders.

PG13 only signed a new four-year deal with the Thunder last summer, although Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that OKC felt compelled to trade their All-Star following a breakdown in his relationship with Russell Westbrook.

Rival NBA teams have been aware of the discontent of OKC's two stars: Paul George -- and Russell Westbrook, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Leonard pushed the Clippers in recent days to deliver him a second star, and they did.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2019

With the Thunder now heading towards a rebuild, Russell Westbrook's own future with the franchise will come under immediate scrutiny. The 2017 MVP will turn 31 later this year, and it is unlikely that he will want to stick around on a team that isn't in the playoff picture.