2023-06-20 11:59:00
Transferred from the Suns to the Wizards as part of the exchange of Bradley Beal, Chris Paul probably does not imagine playing a single minute with Washington. And neither do we. However, it is a scenario that cannot be ruled out if we are to believe Adrian Wojnarowski ofESPN.
A return to his old Clippers franchise? An arrival at the Lakers to join his friend LeBron James?
Since Chris Paul’s trade to the Wizards, these are the two options that come up the most in the CP3 file, which has his family in Los Angeles and who is still looking for a first NBA title. But there is one detail that is important to keep in mind at the time of these lines: the Point God is under contract with Washington. Translation: the Wizards have a say in the matter.
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— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2023
According to Adrian Wojnarowski ofESPN, the Washington franchise is currently looking for a third team in the trade involving Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, in order to refourguer CP3 to a contender and obtain additional consideration. If that doesn’t happen, don’t expect the Wizards to get rid of Paul at all costs.
“Washington imagines a scenario where Chris Paul is the point guard next season. The Wizards are rebuilding, they’re transforming their roster, but I don’t feel like they want to completely tank. […] If this transfer remains limited to two teams, between Phoenix and Washington, the Wizards will not be in a hurry to discuss a buyout with Chris Paul.
– Woj
It is difficult to understand the logic behind such a scenario, even if we have seen in the past that Chris Paul might bring very good things to a rebuilding team, as was the case with Oklahoma City during the 2019 season. -20 just following the departures of Russell Westbrook and Paul George. The difference with the situation at the Thunder three years ago is that CP3 is now 38 years old and clearly on the decline. What is the point of keeping him to try to win a few more matches? Are his experience and his mentorship sufficient arguments to keep him when he only thinks of joining a contender?
Given the minimal consideration received in exchange for Bradley Beal, the best way forward for Washington is probably tanking. It will be necessary to monitor the Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma files, which each have a player option, but it would be logical that these two no longer fit into DC’s plans now that Bealou is gone…
By trading Bradley Beal for Peanuts, new franchise executives Michael Winger and Will Dawkins decided to take a very clear direction this weekend. So might as well go all out, right?
Source texte : ESPN
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