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Chris Paul was reported to have interest in joining the Los Angeles Clippers. As for the defending champion Lakers? Not so much. Stephen A. Smith reported Thursday CP3 does not want to go to the Lakers because they already achieved the ultimate goal of winning a championship just last year: “The reason he doesn’t want […]

The pursuit of Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Chris Paul is heading to another level. After news that the Phoenix Suns have been in serious trade talks to acquire Paul, more teams have reportedly been introduced in talks for the 10-time NBA All-Star. Namely, the LA Clippers. The LA Clippers’ interest in a reunion with Chris […]

If the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns want to agree upon a Chris Paul trade, Phoenix will have to offer OKC some combo other than Kelly Oubre Jr. and Ricky Rubio. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, the Thunder have no interest in acquiring Oubre Jr. and Rubio from the Suns, as […]

While the Phoenix Suns appear to be gathering momentum in their pursuit of Chris Paul, the New York Knicks are heading in the other direction. Ian Begley of SNY reports the Knicks are hesitant to part with the assets they feel would be necessary to complete a deal for the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard: […]

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul. As it turns out, Paul is interested in heading to Phoenix. Brian Windhorst of ESPN was one of the ones to break the story regarding the Suns engaging the Thunder in trade talks. Windhorst said Wednesday a deal may be […]

Phoenix Suns wing Mikal Bridges had some fun with fans following news about the team pursuing a trade for Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul. Bridges took to Twitter with a slew of reactions, beginning with a cryptic tweet with a set of “eye” emojis: 👀👀👀👀 — Mikal Bridges (@mikal_bridges) November 11, 2020 I […]

The Phoenix Suns are said to be interested in acquiring Chris Paul by way of a trade. It’s a fair notion, as the 10-time All-Star would pair nicely with young stars like Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton. However, it’s not exactly clear what sort of package the Suns would need to offer to solidify such […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown an openness to work with All-Star point guard Chris Paul on a trade, per ESPN. The Thunder did the same thing with franchise icon Russell Westbrook and small forward Paul George during the summer of 2019. OKC could still keep Paul on the roster, but it appears both sides […]

It appears as though veteran point guard Chris Paul could be on the move once again as the Oklahoma City Thunder have continually been rumored to be shopping the seasoned signal-caller. According to a recent report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns have now emerged as a potential suitor for Paul. Windhorst has […]

The rumblings of Chris Paul taking his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten stronger in recent weeks, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has further stoked the fire. The retired NBA player recently shared his unabashed opinion that the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard will soon move to Hollywood and form a Big 3 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has recently emerged as one of the hottest names in the trade market. The New York Knicks have been one of the teams that has been linked to the 10-time All-Star, but at least according to former head coach David Fizdale, it wouldn’t be a good move for […]

Highlight clips of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul dunking the basketball have been few and far between throughout his stellar 15-year NBA career. CP3, however, recently reminded fans that he could still throw it down with authority even at the ripe age of  35. Much like his fellow NBA contemporaries, the 10-time All-Star has […]

The New York Knicks might still be hoping to sign at least one of the “Banana Boat” crew this offseason. Ian Begley of SNY suggested in September the Knicks might hope to bring back Carmelo Anthony in the event New York could pull off a trade for Chris Paul. However, it seems Leon Rose and […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are attempting to do everything they can to make sure Giannis Antetokounmpo remains with them, which has prompted them to be mentioned in trade rumors involving Chris Paul and Victor Oladipo. Despite the rumors surrounding both trade candidates, Milwaukee hasn’t had substantive talks about a trade for either player, according to ESPN’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers fans are trying their best to woo 10-time All-Star Chris Paul. Paul had a terrific debut stint for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season which makes him a viable target for the 2020 NBA champions as they try to compete for a back-to-back crown. A recent Instagram post suggested that the […]

For any NBA franchise, signing a star player who is on the rise or in their prime is a dream come true. While a player is in his mid-to-late 20s, that timetable becomes an opportune moment for teams to either extend a massive contract — possibly to a blossoming star coming off a rookie extension […]

How much traction the 2020 NBA offseason sees may depend on certain clubs’ abilities to move on from some of their rather questionable signings in recent years. Some contracts, while smarter at the time, have become some of the worst signings in recent history. Other contracts simply declined in value due to aging by certain […]

If the rumors hold true, NBA guards Chris Paul and Dennis Smith Jr. could soon be teaming up as members of the New York Knicks. For the time being, though, they’re coming together on a more pressing cause: voting. On Wednesday at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina—the hometown of Smith Jr. and home state […]

The story will always be told of how the Clippers possibly shortened their chance at their first championship years ago when they traded an unprotected, 2011 first-round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers, a gem that later evolved into Kyrie Irving. While the soon-to-be “Lob City” squad did eventually trade for Chris Paul in efforts to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul has taken on a lot of titles during his career, from captains of multiple teams to being the leading voice for the NBPA. During an interview Yahoo’s Dan Roberts, Paul spoke on a lot of his desires going forward, one of which would be governing an NBA team once […]

The Utah Jazz are in an interesting place in their team’s development. They have a young star in Donovan Mitchell paired with a star-type player in Rudy Gobert. It’s unclear what their timeline is or what their ceiling is as currently constructed. They should make some kind of move to upgrade at the point guard […]

The Athletic recently surveyed 20 anonymous NBA agents about a number of compelling matters in the upcoming offseason, with one of them being the likeliest star to switch teams. As it turns out, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard Chris Paul sits atop their list, with majority of these agents expecting the Thunder to trade […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Chris Paul has always been about more than just basketball. As the president of the NBPA since 2013, the 35-year-old has always been in the forefront of the different moves and actions that represent the players and the NBA. In July, the 10-time NBA All-Star partnered with Dwyane Wade and Carmelo […]

The 2020 NBA playoffs were in jeopardy after another tragic shooting interrupted the bubble when Milwaukee Bucks players protested a game following the Jacob Blake shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin by police officers. After the protested playoff game between the Bucks and Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul apparently did a lot to […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has long been open about potentially returning to the New York Knicks sometime in the near future. Turns out, that exciting possibility could take place as early as next season if his fellow “Banana Boat Crew” mate Chris Paul also moves to the Madison Square Garden. Per Marc Berman […]

The 2020 NBA transaction period hasn’t even started yet, and the Los Angeles Lakers are already being linked to Chris Paul of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. Paul, who is best friends with Lakers superstar LeBron James, could be on the move this offseason since the Thunder may embark […]

The real reason the Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook is because owner Tilman Fertitta thought Paul’s contract “was the worst he’d ever seen in business or sports,” according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets signed Paul to a massive five-year, $159.7 million maximum contract in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could possibly have his dream point guard in the upcoming offseason. Per Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, some NBA executives believe LeBron’s influence will ultimately lead to the Lakers trading for Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul. Here’s just a sampling of what these execs are thinking: “Chris Paul would love […]

The Milwaukee Bucks need to make some kind of move this offseason. Oddly enough Chris Paul continues to pop up in trade rumors, but is he the answer that Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee need? On the daily Locked On Mavericks Podcast, host Nick Angstadt and Rylan Stiles (Locked On Thunder) discuss the Chris Paul to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard Chirs Paul has sent his congratulatory message for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, following L.A.’s championship-clinching victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Paul took to Twitter to commend his close friend for yet another remarkable achievement: Historic season for so many reasons!! Congratulations on an […]

If the New York Knicks want to acquire Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason, they will probably have to part ways with Kevin Knox. The Knicks have been heavily linked to a Paul trade since their new president of basketball operations, Leon Rose, used to be CP3’s agent. Via Marc Berman of […]

Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s unexpected success in the 2020 NBA season, there could be a rebuild underway after the departure of head coach Billy Donovan, perhaps as soon as this upcoming season. That would likely mean a trade of veteran point guard Chris Paul. While Paul recently said it’s “a blessing” to be able […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Chris Paul may no longer be inside the bubble, but he continues to anchor change around the league. During his appearance as a virtual fan in Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, Paul revealed that “over 90 percent” of the league is registered […]

Chris Paul remains mum about whether or not he will continue his career playing for the youth-laden Oklahoma City Thunder next season. The 10-time All-Star was a virtual fan during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat on Sunday, and he had to entertain some questions from color […]

For Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, who is also the NBPA President, much of the credit should be given to Miami Heat veteran Andre Iguodala for his efforts in jolting the NBA restart. Paul appeared on Russell Wilson’s DangerTalk Podcast where he talked about everything and anything about basketball. Paul has been praised by […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chris Paul is picking the Los Angeles Lakers to defeat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Ahead of Game 1, the Point God revealed the one simple reason behind his prediction on the latest episode of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s “DangerTalk” podcast: the Lakers are the team with his […]

The future certainly looks bright in the Mile-High City. Although the Denver Nuggets failed in their quest to emerge out of Western Conference this year, all signs point to them being perennial contenders for the Larry O’Brien trophy in the coming years. By the looks of it, it seems the Michael Malone-mentored team is just […]

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen seems to have gotten off on the right foot with newly-hired head coach Billy Donovan. Donovan reached out to the two-year forward to get a feel for Markkanen’s preferences on offense. Lauri Markkanen says he has had one conversation with Billy Donovan. In it, Donovan asked Markkanen where he wants […]

Chris Paul just had one of the best seasons of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now, he has a big decision to make this offseason, with his current deal containing an opt out option for him. The good news for Thunder supporters is that according to Paul himself, he has recently reiterated his […]