Wizards, Clippers in talks for Chris Paul trade
Evan Sidery: Chris Paul and the Clippers have mutual interest in reuniting, per @WindhorstESPN: – Clippers, not the Lakers, are favorites to acquire Paul. – Wizards and Clippers already in discussions on potential CP3 trade package. – Another team could become involved to help take on salary from Clippers in three-team deal.
Source: Twitter @esidery
Source: Twitter @esidery
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Sam Amick @sam_amick
Bradley Beal trade observations: On Isiah Thomas’ subversive Suns role, the continuation of Super Teams and Chris Paul’s future, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/4623948/2023/0… – 11:13 AM
Bradley Beal trade observations: On Isiah Thomas’ subversive Suns role, the continuation of Super Teams and Chris Paul’s future, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/4623948/2023/0… – 11:13 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Chris Paul and the Clippers have mutual interest in reuniting, per @WindhorstESPN:
– Clippers, not the Lakers, are favorites to acquire Paul.
– Wizards and Clippers already in discussions on potential CP3 trade package.
– Another team could become involved to help take on… pic.twitter.com/y6O6lvYmwW – 9:58 AM
Chris Paul and the Clippers have mutual interest in reuniting, per @WindhorstESPN:
– Clippers, not the Lakers, are favorites to acquire Paul.
– Wizards and Clippers already in discussions on potential CP3 trade package.
– Another team could become involved to help take on… pic.twitter.com/y6O6lvYmwW – 9:58 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Your NBA Draft preview and Trade Talk pod latest w/ @ChrisBHaynes from #thisleague UNCUT is out NOW. Covering:
🏀 Bradley Beal
🏀 Chris Paul
🏀 Russell Westbrook
🏀 Damian Lillard
🏀 Draft chatter with special guest Rafael @Barlowe500
LISTEN HERE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 9:48 AM
Your NBA Draft preview and Trade Talk pod latest w/ @ChrisBHaynes from #thisleague UNCUT is out NOW. Covering:
🏀 Bradley Beal
🏀 Chris Paul
🏀 Russell Westbrook
🏀 Damian Lillard
🏀 Draft chatter with special guest Rafael @Barlowe500
LISTEN HERE: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thi… – 9:48 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is live on @CBSSportsRadio from 10-noon ET: Dray opts out as Warriors run nears its end, Isiah’s influence, CP3 speaks, Ja still doesn’t get it, Cook & Hopkins, @SamQuinnCBS, Buy/Sell w/@DecelCBS, more.
LISTEN:
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@SIRIUSXM 158 – 9:41 AM
The radio show is live on @CBSSportsRadio from 10-noon ET: Dray opts out as Warriors run nears its end, Isiah’s influence, CP3 speaks, Ja still doesn’t get it, Cook & Hopkins, @SamQuinnCBS, Buy/Sell w/@DecelCBS, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 158 – 9:41 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Is it time for the Heat to live in the moment no matter the cost? Latest “Ask Ira at sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/20/ask… Plus: Should Wizards have waited? Chris Paul as Heat option? – 9:09 AM
Is it time for the Heat to live in the moment no matter the cost? Latest “Ask Ira at sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/20/ask… Plus: Should Wizards have waited? Chris Paul as Heat option? – 9:09 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Prior to the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade, the Warriors were reportedly one of the teams discussing potential deals with the Suns for Chris Paul. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/19/rep… – 10:00 PM
Prior to the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade, the Warriors were reportedly one of the teams discussing potential deals with the Suns for Chris Paul. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/19/rep… – 10:00 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
‘Lakers Talk’ tonight at 7p
-Why Lakers should not trade for CP3 (only sign for vet minimum)
-How much better are Suns with Beal?
-Kuzma back with the LakeShow?
-Will Draymond return to Warriors?
Guest: @DuaneRankin covers Suns for @azcentral
@ESPNLosAngeles – 9:17 PM
‘Lakers Talk’ tonight at 7p
-Why Lakers should not trade for CP3 (only sign for vet minimum)
-How much better are Suns with Beal?
-Kuzma back with the LakeShow?
-Will Draymond return to Warriors?
Guest: @DuaneRankin covers Suns for @azcentral
@ESPNLosAngeles – 9:17 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
Dice Chris Paul a @NYTSports que se enteró de su canje a Washington a través de un texto de su hijo Chris II. Dice que el propietario Matt Ishbia de Suns y su asesor Isiah Thomas “querían ir en otra dirección”.
Habló con el GG James Jones ese día, sin indicios de lo que venía. pic.twitter.com/bQfsaQMQi7 – 9:16 PM
Dice Chris Paul a @NYTSports que se enteró de su canje a Washington a través de un texto de su hijo Chris II. Dice que el propietario Matt Ishbia de Suns y su asesor Isiah Thomas “querían ir en otra dirección”.
Habló con el GG James Jones ese día, sin indicios de lo que venía. pic.twitter.com/bQfsaQMQi7 – 9:16 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on how the Suns acquired Bradley Beal, where Chris Paul will land, Deandre Ayton’s future, how Frank Vogel won Mat Ishbia over in his interview, and a free agency preview with @Gambo987 on the @hoopshype podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/suns-rum… – 6:41 PM
Reporting on how the Suns acquired Bradley Beal, where Chris Paul will land, Deandre Ayton’s future, how Frank Vogel won Mat Ishbia over in his interview, and a free agency preview with @Gambo987 on the @hoopshype podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/suns-rum… – 6:41 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @JLEdwardsIII and I are about to go live and podcast! We’re going to talk a bit about the weird Zion Williamson situation, the Chris Paul/NYT interview, and then the Pistons, who are at a weird intersection of everything this offseason.
youtube.com/live/QZlyDrW5e… pic.twitter.com/nENoP1rRHT – 6:09 PM
Hello! @JLEdwardsIII and I are about to go live and podcast! We’re going to talk a bit about the weird Zion Williamson situation, the Chris Paul/NYT interview, and then the Pistons, who are at a weird intersection of everything this offseason.
youtube.com/live/QZlyDrW5e… pic.twitter.com/nENoP1rRHT – 6:09 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Here are the pathways that would land Chris Paul to one of the Los Angeles teams, either via buyout or trade:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ch… – 5:28 PM
Here are the pathways that would land Chris Paul to one of the Los Angeles teams, either via buyout or trade:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ch… – 5:28 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Biggest thing I don’t get about this trade is people acting like Chris Paul is some washed scrub. Higher BPM than Beal last year and played more games.
theathletic.com/4621136/2023/0… – 5:25 PM
Biggest thing I don’t get about this trade is people acting like Chris Paul is some washed scrub. Higher BPM than Beal last year and played more games.
theathletic.com/4621136/2023/0… – 5:25 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Latest NBA rumors: Blazers discussing OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam; Clippers mulling Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook duo
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-r… – 4:53 PM
Latest NBA rumors: Blazers discussing OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam; Clippers mulling Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook duo
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-r… – 4:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
There’s a small part of me that thinks, a few years from now, Chris Paul’s career is going to end with him winning a championship as the backup point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 4:50 PM
There’s a small part of me that thinks, a few years from now, Chris Paul’s career is going to end with him winning a championship as the backup point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder. – 4:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Chris Paul found out about trade to Wizards in a text from his son, was ‘surprised’ by the move
cbssports.com/nba/news/chris… – 4:39 PM
Chris Paul found out about trade to Wizards in a text from his son, was ‘surprised’ by the move
cbssports.com/nba/news/chris… – 4:39 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Obviously still time for him to add to/change his legacy, but what team will you most associate with Chris Paul after he retires? – 4:20 PM
Obviously still time for him to add to/change his legacy, but what team will you most associate with Chris Paul after he retires? – 4:20 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Huddled with @DanWoikeSports and @BA_Turner to talk about Chris Paul this morning and what we’re hearing:
latimes.com/sports/story/2… – 4:19 PM
Huddled with @DanWoikeSports and @BA_Turner to talk about Chris Paul this morning and what we’re hearing:
latimes.com/sports/story/2… – 4:19 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport 5 Biggest Los Angeles Lakers Questions Right Now — LeBron Retiring? Chris Paul? Austin/Rui? How much does the team have to spend? What about the draft?
bleacherreport.com/articles/10079… – 2:55 PM
Latest @BleacherReport 5 Biggest Los Angeles Lakers Questions Right Now — LeBron Retiring? Chris Paul? Austin/Rui? How much does the team have to spend? What about the draft?
bleacherreport.com/articles/10079… – 2:55 PM
Sopan Deb @SopanDeb
NEW: Sat down with Chris Paul this morning for a lengthy chat in NYC. He said he found out about the trade via a text message from his 14 year old son. Cited multiple times that that Mat Ishbia and *Isiah Thomas* wanted to go in a different direction.
nytimes.com/2023/06/19/spo… – 2:54 PM
NEW: Sat down with Chris Paul this morning for a lengthy chat in NYC. He said he found out about the trade via a text message from his 14 year old son. Cited multiple times that that Mat Ishbia and *Isiah Thomas* wanted to go in a different direction.
nytimes.com/2023/06/19/spo… – 2:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘I was surprised, too’: Chris Paul learned about trade on plane ride to New York for GMA appearance (w/video from @GMA) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/bQKahmKufs – 2:52 PM
‘I was surprised, too’: Chris Paul learned about trade on plane ride to New York for GMA appearance (w/video from @GMA) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/bQKahmKufs – 2:52 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
F Isaiah Todd has also been sent to the Suns as part of the Beal-CP3 trade, per @wojespn.
Total details on the deal 👇 pic.twitter.com/1toxKaL4o3 – 2:30 PM
F Isaiah Todd has also been sent to the Suns as part of the Beal-CP3 trade, per @wojespn.
Total details on the deal 👇 pic.twitter.com/1toxKaL4o3 – 2:30 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Joined @dpshow to talk Beal trade, the risk for Phoenix, Ayton’s future, why the Wizards could hold onto Chris Paul (for now), more youtube.com/watch?v=xrC9FP… – 1:37 PM
Joined @dpshow to talk Beal trade, the risk for Phoenix, Ayton’s future, why the Wizards could hold onto Chris Paul (for now), more youtube.com/watch?v=xrC9FP… – 1:37 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“[Phoenix] just becomes an offensive juggernaut if healthy”
@Scalabrine & @TheFrankIsola react to all the angles of the blockbuster Bradley Beal-Chris Paul trade between the Wizards and Suns pic.twitter.com/FdKcm07h5y – 1:30 PM
“[Phoenix] just becomes an offensive juggernaut if healthy”
@Scalabrine & @TheFrankIsola react to all the angles of the blockbuster Bradley Beal-Chris Paul trade between the Wizards and Suns pic.twitter.com/FdKcm07h5y – 1:30 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Prior to the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade, the Warriors were reportedly one of the teams discussing potential deals with the Suns for Chris Paul. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/19/rep… – 12:25 PM
Prior to the blockbuster Bradley Beal trade, the Warriors were reportedly one of the teams discussing potential deals with the Suns for Chris Paul. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/19/rep… – 12:25 PM
More on this storyline
The Memphis Grizzlies have been floated as a possible landing spot for the 38-year-old. However, according to NBA insider Zach Lowe of ESPN, Paul does not seem amenable to potentially teaming up with Ja Morant in Memphis: “I asked some people last night, would he ever want to go to Memphis and be the veteran mentor that this team, who’s not going to have its point guard for the first 25 games of the season, so badly needs? Didn’t get a lot of good feedback on that one,” Lowe said on Monday’s episode of The Lowe Post podcast. -via Clutch Points / June 20, 2023
Adrian Wojnarowski: “Chris Paul is waiting now for the Washington Wizards to continue trade conversations around the league about expanding this two-way deal with the Suns into a three-way deal that perhaps could send Chris Paul to a contender. (…) If they’re not able to do this, Washington imagines a scenario I’m told, where Chris Paul is their point guard this season. They’re in a rebuild, they’re reshaping this roster. I don’t sense they’re trying to bottom out and really tank tank.” -via Twitter @wojespn / June 20, 2023
John Gambadoro: I had a player tell me yesterday to watch out for the Knicks. It’s hard to believe that because when he came to Phoenix, his wife and children stayed in Los Angeles, and he could fly home on an off day very quickly. Being close to his family mattered. I still think the Lakers and Clippers probably have the best shot, probably more so the Lakers. Now, somebody could still trade for him with that salary. I find it hard to believe, but it’s possible. If he gets waived outright, I wouldn’t rule out the Knicks only because a player told me he was hearing they’re a good option for Chris, so keep that in mind. I think, in the end, everyone expects him to end up in Los Angeles. -via HoopsHype / June 20, 2023