The Hypothetical Trade
Suns acquire Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder acquire Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Rubio from Phoenix Suns
This trade would see the Thunder getting out from under Paul’s contract, while adding two players who could help the team in 2021.
For the Suns, they’d likely have to move both Oubre Jr. and Rubio to be able to match Paul’s massive $38.5 million salary for next season.
Why should each team make this move? We have a more in-depth breakdown for you.