If the Phoenix Suns move on from point guard Chris Paul this summer, sources around the NBA are whispering about three potential destinations: the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer.
Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix says the Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies could also pursue the future Hall of Famer.
“If the Suns do move Paul, sources around the NBA are whispering about three potential destinations: the Clippers, the Lakers, and the Spurs. … Paul’s preference appears to be staying on the West Coast, though,” O’Connor wrote. “But Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix says the Celtics, Heat, and Grizzlies could also pursue him.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat & Memphis Grizzlies Updates
The Suns could waive, stretch or trade Paul this summer. The 12-time All-Star, who is 38, has a partially guaranteed contract for next season. Phoenix lost to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals in six games. Paul only played in Games 1 and 2. He hurt his groin in Game 2 and missed the rest of the series.
“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,” Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN wrote. “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.”
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Paul averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists this season for the Suns while shooting 44.0% from the field, 37.5% from beyond the arc and 83.1% from the free-throw line in 59 games. The NBA legend put up 12.4 points and 7.4 assists per game in the 2023 playoffs against the Clippers and Nuggets before getting hurt.
CP3 played for the Clippers for six years, while he’s always been linked to the Lakers since his close friend, four-time MVP LeBron James, is on the team.
It’s going to be very fascinating to see what team Paul is suiting up for next season.
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