This Lakers-Suns Trade Features Chris Paul

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Why The Los Angeles Lakers Do The Deal

This is a risky move for the Lakers. They could be giving up a lot of their future for the sake of an unpromised present.

After all, Paul is 37. James is 38. Suddenly, they’d have an even older team without any draft capital to cushion their inevitable fall.

It’s worth it. Paul, in theory, is the best possible fit alongside James. His elite floor spacing will elevate the Lakers.

Meanwhile, adding a quality 3-and-D wing like Crowder should make them significantly better as well.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

Finally, the narrative value of this deal may be too much to pass up on. Paul was supposed to be a Laker before the league infamously vetoed his trade there. Meanwhile, he and James are best friends.

Should the Suns really unite them in LA?

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