Ironically, that formula involved acquiring George, …

"We wanted to stay good," Stevens said. "And we wanted to add more optionality." Ironically, that formula involved acquiring George, whose contract is similar to Brown's but has one fewer year. Stevens said the first-round picks in the deal, including a 2028 pick with several complicated stipulations, were "potential premium assets." "I think the biggest thing is, it's (George), plus the picks, plus the optionality moving forward," Stevens said. "Paul's contract is shorter."