06-07-2023, 06:09 PM
Now Shams is walking back the story a bit, painting it as an attempt to find options. "The Suns and Chris Paul are exploring multiple options, including a trade, stretching his contract, or waiving and re-signing him in free agency. Phoenix expected to discuss trades ahead of Paul’s June 28 contract date."
But some of those choices supposedly being discussed don't really move the needle for PHX at all, and others just make no sense. (For example, what does Paul have to do with the idea of stretching his contract?) I think Paul wants his money (no waiver) AND to pick a trade destination, but much easier said than done. Being absent when they need him most, in the playoffs, apparently ended their desire to cater to him.
But some of those choices supposedly being discussed don't really move the needle for PHX at all, and others just make no sense. (For example, what does Paul have to do with the idea of stretching his contract?) I think Paul wants his money (no waiver) AND to pick a trade destination, but much easier said than done. Being absent when they need him most, in the playoffs, apparently ended their desire to cater to him.
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