The Phoenix Suns have reportedly told Chris Paul that they are waiving the 18-year-old NBA veteran. Bleacher Report and TNT’s Chris Haynes broke the news via Twitter on Wednesday. After more than two years in the Valley, Paul will now enter free agency while the Suns continue to rebuild around their new ace in Kevin Durant and poster boy Devin Booker.
The 38-year-old left Game 2 of the second-round series against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a groin injury, never to return in a Suns uniform. Meanwhile, the Suns—who were heavily favored after the acquisition of Durant from Brooklyn—lost to the eventual Western Conference champions in six games.
The organization pulled the first plug by firing Monte Williams from the main training site. And now, just 24 hours after welcoming Frank Vogel to Phoenix, they have informed the future Hall of Famer that they are opting out of his services.
How realistic is a CP3-Clippers reunion?
The market is wide open for Point God at this point. However, we’ve seen from the likes of Carmelo Anthony that free agency isn’t always the rainbows and butterflies of ancient legends.
Returning to the team he once helped make fit might not be a bad idea for either party.
Last season, the Clippers rolled the dice by signing Russell Westbrook. Although it was a gamble for the organization, it was not as disastrous as some had expected. The disciplined and calm Westbrook became the Clips’ primary ball handler, but did not produce many results.
Westbrook is also an unrestricted free agent, which means the Clippers You have room and money To sign for a new general role. The Clippers can take a chance on CP3, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard. Signed to a one-year contract, the cold marriage may be final in this experiment.
His leadership and ability may be just what they need to get everyone in their rightful place. He can bring accountability to the locker room. His experience could be great for rising stars like Terrance Mann. Plus, having a big brain from Ty Lou coaching one of the high IQ players we’ve seen in the NBA slowly emerge from the sport could be a sight to see.
Los Angeles could be a potential landing spot for Paul. The big question is, will it work out for the better? We just have to see.