 Sports Flash. All right, Rich, the breaking news that came down last hour, the first big domino of NBA free agency has fallen. Nine-time All-Star Paul George has declined his $48.8 million player option with the L.A. Clippers. He is now a free agent. George will reportedly meet with the Clippers over a possible contract extension, along with a handful of other realistic teams that have enough salary cap space to sign him.