Chris Paul wants to stay with the Phoenix Suns amid rumors he could get traded or waived, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The future Hall of Famer wants the Suns to make a quick decision on his future.
“Phoenix Suns ownership and executives had a series of conversations with Chris Paul and his representatives on the All-Star point guard’s future with the franchise Wednesday, including the possibility that he could be waived by the NBA’s June 28 guarantee date on his contract, sources told ESPN,” Woj wrote. “The Suns insist that they’re still working through several possibilities for Paul’s future and reiterated that to his representatives later Wednesday afternoon, sources said. Phoenix plans to explore trade opportunities, including Paul and Deandre Ayton that could alter the franchise’s roster landscape ahead of a final decision on Paul’s partially guaranteed contract, sources said.
“Paul continues to want to return to the Suns and partner with his close friend Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, sources said. Nevertheless, Paul and his representatives want the organization to make a quicker decision on his future so that he can proceed out into free agency if, indeed, the Suns ultimately waive him, sources said.”
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If Paul gets waived and becomes an unrestricted free agent, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are expected to have interest in him. CP3’s wife and kids live in Los Angeles.
One of the greatest players in NBA history, Paul averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists for the Suns this season. The 12-time All-Star shot 44.0% from the field, 37.5% from beyond the arc, and 83.1% from the free-throw line.
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Paul, 38, has a partially guaranteed contract for next season. Only $15.8 million of his $30.8 million salary is guaranteed. Paul signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Suns in August 2021, but that was under old ownership.
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