Chris Paul Says There’s ‘No Chance’ He’d Opt Out Of $44.2M Thunder Contract To Help A Trade

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Whne Chris Paul was traded to the OKC Thunder this summer, nobody thought he’d be there for very long.

But with over half the season in the rearview mirror now, not only is Paul’s place with the Thunder clear, but their partnership has been a huge success.

And don’t expect Paul to sacrifice any portion of his contract for a trade, even if it means helping organize his way out of Oklahoma City.

(via Tyler Conway of Bleacher Report)

The Oklahoma City Thunder guard says he has no intention of opting out of the $44.2 million he’s due in 2021-22 to facilitate any future trades.

“No chance. That’s not happening. Nope,” Paul told Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated.

The 34-year-old has a player option for the final season of the four-year, $159.7 million deal he signed with the Houston Rockets in 2018. His contract has been viewed as the biggest roadblock the Thunder face in finding a new home for the future Hall of Famer, who was essentially acquired to later be flipped for more assets as the franchise rebuilds.

Paul’s $44 million contract is viewed as one of the worst in the league. It held up his trade from Houston and is part of the reason he wasn’t traded against in the offseason.

Opting out of his deal might help orchestrate his way out. But, depsite the team being far from contention, it seems unlikely he will do so.

He wants the bag, and doesn’t seem very desperate to get out of Oklahoma anyway.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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