Genius Point Chris Paul's next destination after being "punched" by Phoenix. Philadelphia vs Boston vs LA Lakers

 

The Phoenix Suns of the NBA made a shocking announcement that they would give up Chris Paul (38). This means that he will not be with Phoenix next season.

He is a 'genius point guard'. Still, his passing and set-offense assembly skills are at the top of the league, as they are the textbook of point guards around the world.

However, he has not recovered his previous year's skills due to frequent injuries such as aging and hamstring injuries at the age of 38. Phoenix brought in Kevin Durant during this season. Phoenix formed a "Big Four" with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Aitten at the center, but failed miserably. Paul, in particular, showed limited defense in the playoffs and missed the final four games of the playoffs due to injury. That's why Phoenix gave up on Paul.

However, his skills are still formidable.

CBS Sports in the U.S. said on the 9th (Korea Standard Time) that Phoenix can trade Chris Paul or give up at all this summer. A final decision has yet to be made. On June 28, the Suns are expected to make a decision soon,' he said.

Paul signed a four-year, $120 million contract with Phoenix. There is a two-year contract left, a $15.8 million guarantee contract next season, and nothing is guaranteed in the 2024-2025 season.

Trying to trade Paul while maintaining the current contract is really not easy. Every club knows Paul's aging.

In the end, Phoenix is likely to release Paul's salary as an FA instead of taking it out of the salary cap. However, Paul is still full of willingness to extend his active career. If Paul makes a pay-cut, the trade can be made more smoothly.

He is still the best passer in the league, and he is competitive enough for 10 to 15 minutes, if not the main player. Although he has never won a championship ring, he has plenty of playoff experience. Assuming that he plays as a backup, 10 to 15 minutes can play a meaningful role not only in the regular league but also in the playoffs.

It is very attractive for teams that lack playoff experience such as Philadelphia and Boston. In addition, the LA Lakers, which desperately need to replenish point guards, are also possible. The LA Lakers, which recently raised the issue of the combination of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, are unlikely to bring Irving in reality. However, if Paul has lowered his salary significantly, the story is different.

 

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