Thunder trade Chris Paul to Suns

[bison]

Per woj: “The deal sends Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Suns for Kelly Oubre, Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and a 2022 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.”

http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=24080

[AirTupac]

Is Devin Booker finally DONE not being the playoffs? :lol

[Lil-Shrimp]

Western Conference = Bloodbath

[Kiddlovesnets]

They are a top 4 team in the western conference after Lakers, Clippers and Nuggets, won’t be surprised if they make it to the 2nd round.

[bison]

Chris Paul is a major upgrade from Rubio.

The play in tourney in the west is gonna be lit :rockon:

[Xiao Yao You]

Is Devin Booker finally DONE not being the playoffs? :lol

No guarantee in the west.

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

As long as Clippers dont get CP3 or Rondo lol

[Kblaze8855]

I wonder how many times “untradeable” contracts will be moved before people realize they don’t exist. 35-40 million is a handful of role players in 2020. Whoever you think has an untouchable contract....doesn’t.

John Wall has a strong start to the year he can get traded too. Feel free to argue...then watch.

In a world role players make 15-18 million all deals are workable.

[Xiao Yao You]

I wonder how many times “untradeable” contracts will be moved before people realize they don’t exist. 35-40 million is a handful of role players in 2020. Whoever you think has an untouchable contract....doesn’t.

John Wall has a strong start to the year he can get traded too. Feel free to argue...then watch.

In a world role players make 15-18 million all deals are workable.

They even found a taker for the shitshow better known as Ricky Rubio!

[pandiani17]

They are a top 4 team in the western conference after Lakers, Clippers and Nuggets, won’t be surprised if they make it to the 2nd round.

What about the Mavs and especially the Warriors? Anything can happen in the West, that's for sure. LeBron did a good job getting the ring this year, it will be extremely difficult to get a chip in the following seasons, lots of teams are upgrading their roster.

[Dbrog]

Great trade for both teams really. Some young bloods for the Thunder and another pick which they always love. Suns move to win-now mode. Unfortunately for them, they still need one more piece to have a decent chance. IMO they should really look at someone that could probably be gotten for cheap like Drummond

[Xiao Yao You]

Are the Thunder going to be able to move Rubio now?

[Kiddlovesnets]

What about the Mavs and especially the Warriors? Anything can happen in the West, that's for sure. LeBron did a good job getting the ring this year, it will be extremely difficult to get a chip in the following seasons, lots of teams are upgrading their roster.

The Mavs will be missing Porzingis for first half of the season, his injury-prone attribute is seriously hurting the Mavericks' chance of further improvement. The Warriors are at most a 45 wins team, 7th seed at best. They were the last place in the West last season, for a very good reason.

[NBAGOAT]

The Mavs will be missing Porzingis for first half of the season, his injury-prone attribute is seriously hurting the Mavericks' chance of further improvement. The Warriors are at most a 45 wins team, 7th seed at best. They were the last place in the West last season, for a very good reason.

he's get cleared 1/1 which is less than 2 weeks after the season starts. he'll play a lot more than half the year

[Kiddlovesnets]

he's get cleared 1/1 which is less than 2 weeks after the season starts. he'll play a lot more than half the year

Hes still injury prone though, may go down at any point of the season.

[bison]

I wonder how many times “untradeable” contracts will be moved before people realize they don’t exist. 35-40 million is a handful of role players in 2020. Whoever you think has an untouchable contract....doesn’t.

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Nicolas batum says hi

[Kblaze8855]

He’s a 27 million dollar expiring contract. He might get traded for someone who matters somehow. Someone furious to go to the Hornets but...still.

[Tobio-Star]

As long as Clippers dont get CP3 or Rondo lol

You took the words right out of my mouth :oldlol:

[Manny98]

Next year's West is going to be a absolute bloodbath

Lakers
Clippers
Suns
Nuggets
Warriors
Mavs

Most stacked conference ever?

[red1]

cp3 was amazing this year. he really deserved a contender IMO.

[rawimpact]

cp3 was amazing this year. he really deserved a contender IMO.

Blame Stern if he never wins one.

[Proctor]

Love seeing this floppy, whiny bitch become a journeyman.

[Axe]

Next year's West is going to be a absolute bloodbath

Lakers
Clippers
Suns
Nuggets
Warriors
Mavs

Most stacked conference ever?
:wtf:

[Xiao Yao You]

He’s a 27 million dollar expiring contract. He might get traded for someone who matters somehow. Someone furious to go to the Hornets but...still.

Westbrook

[r0drig0lac]

What about the Mavs and especially the Warriors? Anything can happen in the West, that's for sure. LeBron did a good job getting the ring this year, it will be extremely difficult to get a chip in the following seasons, lots of teams are upgrading their roster.

:oldlol:

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

Booker is really good but him and Ayton still to young, not worried about them but if they make another solid move, hmmmm.

[highwhey]

Booker is really good but him and Ayton still to young, not worried about them but if they make another solid move, hmmmm.

they might get Gallo or Christian Wood.

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Poor little midget could of been on LA team and got Devin Booker instead. Forever ring less.

[oldtimer28]

I don't understand.

I thought Phoenix connected well in the playoffs - why risk team chemistry and send the wrong message?

Plus, I also think Chris Paul is overrated - not a playoff winner but leaving that aside, I would be disappointed if I was Phoenix and looking to improve upon quality momentum from a good end to the season only months ago.

What am I missing?

[highwhey]

I don't understand.

I thought Phoenix connected well in the playoffs - why risk team chemistry and send the wrong message?

Plus, I also think Chris Paul is overrated - not a playoff winner but leaving that aside, I would be disappointed if I was Phoenix and looking to improve upon quality momentum from a good end to the season only months ago.

What am I missing?

in the backend, it's a move to please Booker and avoid having him want to leave.

[Stanley Kobrick]

:cheers:

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

they might get Gallo or Christian Wood.

Still not good enough so maybe 2 more solid moves lol.

[highwhey]

Still not good enough so maybe 2 more solid moves lol.

ayton and booker will likely be better versions of theirselves. ayton made some impressive improvements. booker looks ready to me.

[Axe]

He's not playing for the lakers anymore? :(

Oh wait.

[dankok8]

No way Suns get out of the 2nd round. People should pump the breaks on 35 year old CP3.

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Weird they do it now since booker wants to leave.

[Xiao Yao You]

No way Suns get out of the 2nd round. People should pump the breaks on 35 year old CP3.

a tough road just for them to get in the playoffs

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

ayton and booker will likely be better versions of theirselves. ayton made some impressive improvements. booker looks ready to me.

Which looks better and shakes people boots.

Lebron/AD/CP3 or Ayton/Booker/CP3

Kawhi/George/CP3 or Ayton/Booker/CP3

If Ayton and Booker had more experience and battle tested then its different but there just too young, no playoff experience. So adding a 35yr old CP3 arent just going to make them title contenders. But if they can make a couple more moves, bring in some legit skilled veterans then watch out. I dont see how, get rid of Bridges? You already trade away Oubre for CP3. Get rid of all your young assets for experience veterans and it doesnt work out, Bookers signing somewhere else once his contract is over or possibly demand a trade.

[NBAGOAT]

Which looks better and shakes people boots.

Lebron/AD/CP3 or Ayton/Booker/CP3

Kawhi/George/CP3 or Ayton/Booker/CP3

If Ayton and Booker had more experience and battle tested then its different but there just too young, no playoff experience. So adding a 35yr old CP3 arent just going to make them title contenders. But if they can make a couple more moves, bring in some legit skilled veterans then watch out. I dont see how, get rid of Bridges? You already trade away Oubre for CP3. Get rid of all your young assets for experience veterans and it doesnt work out, Bookers signing somewhere else once his contract is over or possibly demand a trade.

suns have cap space if they make this trade after signing someone, think it's like 18mil.

[highwhey]

ya'll don't understand the significance bc you don't watch suns games.

booker and ayton have been needing a good pg for a minute, even when book averaged 6.8 assists per game during the point-book expirement, it was clear he's a better offball player and the team needed a true facilitator. rubio is a pure pg that elevated the team but had a huge flaw: his shooting. so while he helped booker and ayton, he was still not good enough because the lack of spacing. no defense respects rubio.

cp3 will change that, he'll be the leader that will unlock potential of ayton and booker...that's the bottom line. he's like the 6th infinity stone on thano's gaunlet.

[imdaman99]

Suns fans, good luck with Smoke :cheers:

Not to mention that loser that watches hamster shows, forgot his exact name. He will blame the rest of the team for everything.

[NBAGOAT]

Suns fans, good luck with Smoke :cheers:

Not to mention that loser that watches hamster shows, forgot his exact name. He will blame the rest of the team for everything.

Young X? dont disparage my man :oldlol:

[Proctor]

Young X? dont disparage my man :oldlol:
Think he meant Hamtaro :lol

[NBAGOAT]

Think he meant Hamtaro :lol

oh i got no defense for him :lol

[Sulico]

So OKC traded Russell Westbrook, who is net neutral player at best at this age and have a terrible contract for 5 first round picks and some assets? What a legends.

[highwhey]

So OKC traded Russell Westbrook, who is net neutral player at best at this age and have a terrible contract for 5 first round picks and some assets? What a legends.

the picks are nice, but i wouldn't consider jalen lacque and ty jerome assets. personally not big on oubre eithier, he's a net negative player. for eevry 1 amazing game he has, there's 3-4 terrible games that follow that. he's a fan favorite though, so you have that at least. the suns didn't give up much on their end, fair trade considering.

[Sulico]

the picks are nice, but i wouldn't consider jalen lacque and ty jerome assets. personally not big on oubre eithier, he's a net negative player. for eevry 1 amazing game he has, there's 3-4 terrible games that follow that. he's a fan favorite though, so you have that at least. the suns didn't give up much on their end, fair trade considering.

I feel like if you include Oubre or Rubio in the trade deal, it sweetens it. Which makes them assets.

[highwhey]

I feel like if you include Oubre or Rubio in the trade deal, it sweetens it. Which makes them assets.

yes and no. it just depends on your end goal. they don't elevate you to a playoff team by themselves unless you have a top 10 nba player on your squad, in which case you should ask yourself why tf you're not in the playoffs already.

they are fools gold and mediocre players. i like rubio a lot too, think he's a great guy, just couldn't figure out how to shoot.

[highwhey]

oubre is a low bball iq player btw.

[Sulico]

yes and no. it just depends on your end goal. they don't elevate you to a playoff team by themselves unless you have a top 10 nba player on your squad, in which case you should ask yourself why tf you're not in the playoffs already.

they are fools gold and mediocre players. i like rubio a lot too, think he's a great guy, just couldn't figure out how to shoot.

You maybe right, both Rubio and Oubre are specialists and not a huge impact guys, but that's not the point.
They both solid NBA players, especially Rubio, with role-player contracts, and they are assets on the floor for at least 20-23 teams and off the floor in the trade market.
Now go and tell Houston to trade RW for 5 protected first round picks and couple of solid role players. His market value is nonexistent.

[ArbitraryWater]

No way Suns get out of the 2nd round. People should pump the breaks on 35 year old CP3.



:lol

[Street Hunger]

How do you think the trade has worked out