Chris Paul trade: Suns finalize deal bringing CP3 to Phoenix, give away first-round pick

much-discussed Chris Paul trade has finally gotten its confirmed destination. Recent reports state that Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns have finalized a deal, sending 35-year-old to a favoured destination. trade includes more players, along with a 2022 first-round pick. 

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Chris Paul to Suns: OKC Thunder finalize ir Chris Paul trade

While Paul's remaining contract worth over $85 million might be an expensive gamble, Suns (and Thunder) might need someone like Paul to propel m into playoffs y narrowly missed. While trade rumours for ten-time All-Star have been making rounds this entire season, Thunder were reported to be finding a suitable location for Paul. veteran, who will have a player option in 2021-22, led Thunder to ir playoffs spot with an impressive performance.

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Paul scored 17.6 points last season, even pushing for a Game 7 during playoffs series against Houston Rockets y eventually lost. With Devin Booker and a young talented roster, Paul might be exactly what Suns need. While Suns had a sub-par 2019-20 season, y won all eight games at NBA bubble, with Booker along with players like Mikal Bridges and Cameron Payne making a difference on court. 

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Did Chris Paul get traded to Suns?

If Paul performs similarly at Suns, team could qualify for ir first post-season in a decade. Thunder, on or hand, can start moving towards rebuild y are reportedly aiming for. As per reports, y would acquire Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and 2022 first-round pick. This leaves team with a promising young roster, and some veterans y can trade later on. 

Suns will also receive Abdel Nader, as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. A week ago, reports were already hinting at a possible trade with Suns. reports stated that while Paul has been linked to Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and more, Thunder was willing to work with team Paul wanted to sign for. 

Ricky Rubio stats and Kelly Oubre Jr stats

Rubio, 30, will be playing his 10th NBA season. He averd 13 points and 8.8 assists per game with Suns last season and has even played with Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz. Oubre, on or hand, has averd a career-high 18.7 points with Suns. 

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(Im credits: AP)