7 trade targets who can replace Chris Paul as the Suns reportedly prepare for a future without CP3

The uncomfortable truth: Chris Paul may be over as a serviceable guard who can provide positive value on the court for a contender.

After he was traded to the Phoenix Suns, Paul helped turn the organization into one of the best teams in the league. But he is averaging a career-low 13.3 points per game and he has struggled to stay healthy enough to remain on the floor for prolonged periods.

As such, according to league insider Marc Stein, the “word is” that this has caused the Suns to “start assessing” what their future looks like once he is no longer their point guard.

Yahoo’s Jake Fischer also noted that the Suns are “in search of backcourt improvements” before the deadline. Meanwhile, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the front office is also reportedly willing to move a first-round pick and take on long-term salary for “good players” and “winning” trades.

With that in mind, here are seven of the potential trade targets that Phoenix may pursue at the deadline as they consider long-term replacements for CP3.