Paul George to change uniform number to 13

Despite Paul George's absence, the Indiana Pacers will surely sell some of his jerseys this upcoming season, but they will bear a different number.

George applied for and was granted the right to switch from No. 24 to No. 13, sources told ESPN.com.

Because George applied for the change before the March deadline, he doesn't have to pay for the remaining old No. 24s on the market. Sources, however, said he still elected to do so.