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Chris Paul Gets Real On Being Offered In Trade For Kyrie Irving

Chris Paul opened up on the reports that the Phoenix Suns offered him in trade packages to get Kyrie Irving on the roster.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Feb 7, 2023
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One of the most shocking revelations from the Kyrie Irving trade sweepstakes over the last week was the willingness the Phoenix Suns showed when it came to including Chris Paul in the trade.

The Suns offered Chris Paul, Jae Crowder, and at least one first-round pick before the Nets came back and asked for 3 first-round picks due to the cost of CP3’s contract over the next coming years.

Naturally, it must have been hard for CP3 to see his name be put in trade offers after the tough season he is having. He is averaging 13.8 points, 8.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds this season and opened up on how it felt to find out that he was close to being traded for Kyrie Irving.

"It's a business. I've seen crazier. The way I found out I was traded from Houston. You just show up to work and be a pro day in and day out. Nobody's exempt from being traded. Find out just like everybody else." Chris Paul on being part of Kyrie Irving trade package #Suns #Nets

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 6, 2023

Chris Paul is past his prime, and the Suns might need to look for upgrades before they waste another season of Devin Booker‘s career. The peak of this Suns core may be behind us officially.


Should The Suns Trade Chris Paul Before The Deadline?

It doesn’t look like there are plenty of deals available on the market where the Suns could get positive value back for CP3 without including a lot of picks. What if the Suns decided to swing for the fences and moved 3 first-round picks with CP3 to get Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby? That isn’t realistic, but the Suns will hope to get 2 players out of a deal like this to help their depth.

It might be better to move Paul in the summer, but it’ll be hard to find a trade partner willing to pay CP3 the $30.8 million that he is owed until 2024/25. Maybe a Russell Westbrook trade to dump long-term money is the only plausible move for Phoenix right now when it comes to moving off the ‘Point God.’ 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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