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Following Sunday's Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Paul George wasn't ready to talk about his future -- either with the Pacers or with any other team -- now that his season has come to an abrupt end at the hands of LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers.

"I ain't even at that point yet, Bob," George said when asked if he wanted to stay with Indiana. "Next question."

George won't be a free agent until after next season, however his name has been linked in NBA trade rumors over the last year, specifically with the Los Angeles Lakers, his hometown team. George is unarguably one of the most coveted players who could be on the market for teams looking to add talent.

Perhaps the biggest factor in his decision will be one out of his control. If George earns an All-NBA team selection from the media, he'll be eligible for a massive pay raise and contract extension worth more than $200 million -- around $70 million more than he could earn if he doesn't get the nod from the media vote.

Although George has been the cornerstone of the Indiana Pacers success throughout his tenure, he's got little to prove of it. Playing in the Eastern Conference at the same time as LeBron James has ended his postseason numerous times, including Sunday, where the Cavaliers completed the sweep of the Pacers in Indiana. 

George averaged a career-high 23.7 points per game this season and has been an NBA All-Star in four of the last five seasons, however the team hasn't won a playoff series after consecutive appearances in the Eastern Conference Finals.