Published 18:40 IST, November 25th 2019

NBA Trade Rumours: Nobody wants Chris Paul from OKC Thunder, claim league executives

Chris Paul was traded to Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this year, with Russell Westbrook going the other way. Paul still has two years left on his contract.

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When Chris Paul and James Harden reportedly went two months without speaking to each or, Rockets manment knew Chris Paul’s time was up. Being a 9-time NBA All-Star, 8-time All-NBA selection, 9-time NBA All-Defensive Team member, 6-time NBA steals leer, 4-time NBA assists leer, former Rookie of Year, and an NBA All-Star game MVP, Chris Paul has an illustrious record to back up his skills. His injury record, his and his decreasing production, however, didn’t leave former Rockets point guard with too many options.

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With Rockets er to let go of Chris Paul, Oklahoma City Thunder came calling. Chris Paul, refore me his way to Oklahoma, with Russell Westbrook going or way. While move has worked for both players since n, NBA executives are t surprised that Chris Paul is still wearing an Oklahoma City Thunder jersey after 15 games in 2019-20 NBA season.

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NBA Tre Rumours: takers for a Chris Paul tre

According to reports, NBA executives believe that since re is little to market for Chris Paul, it is difficult to envision nine-time NBA All-Star making a move to any or NBA team in coming future. Chris Paul is alrey 34 years old with more than a reported $80 million and two more years left on his contract. As such, Chris Paul looks destined to play out final days of his contract in Oklahoma City Thunder blue, unless he convinces ar team in NBA to make a deal or agrees to some sort of a buyout arrangement, which is highly unlikely. Eir way, Chris Paul’s move to OKC seems to be going well for both parties involved. With OKC, Chris Paul gets to play in NBA without any major expectations, while young players in OKC’s NBA roster get a mentor who is a nine-time NBA All-Defensive Team member and an NBA All-Star game MVP.

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15:12 IST, November 25th 2019