And finally, the Golden State Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul
And finally, the Golden State Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul. The latest transfer news is indeed quite surprising. The Washington Wizards plan to send Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors. In return, the Wizards will get Jordan Poole. From the beginning, the Wizards were not interested in using CP3's services. But who benefits from this deal?
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The swap plan was first reported by ESPN on Thursday, just hours before the NBA draft. Chris Paul said earlier this week he had no idea the Suns had agreed to send him to the Wizards. Instead, he realized the agreement with his son. The deal allows the Suns to acquire Bradley Beal. Instead, the Wizards, who did not want to have Paul, were looking for a third team that could complete the deal.
Serious news today, when hearing Chris Paul was traded for Jordan Poole
"Seriously, this is part of the business, and what you realize is that nobody owes you anything," Paul said of the Suns in an interview with The New York Times. "It doesn't matter how you are with them or what you do, in this business anything can happen."
If all these deals happen then both teams benefit. Swapping Jordan Poole could be considered an attempt to get Draymond Green to stay in Golden State. Despite turning down his player option a few days ago, he still hasn't decided on his future. Many Warriors fans were sad to see their best defender leave his team.
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Let's not forget that last season, Green had a big fight with Jordan Poole during training that ended in a shootout. For the Warriors, retaining one of their legends for a longer period is more important than letting a younger player stay. Although Jordan Poole was instrumental in winning the title in 2022, no one can replace a player like Draymond Green.
Initially, the Warriors thought that Poole would be a valuable asset to replace Curry. So the Warriors awarded Poole with a four-year extension worth up to $140 million. But lately, Poole disrupted the Warriors' game scheme. Even made a mess internally. Conversely, if at the Wizards, Poole could be the main star of the club, after the departure of Bradley Beal.
Meanwhile, Chris Paul still hasn't won a championship title throughout his career. Statistically, Paul's assists are almost unmatched in the entire league. At Golden State, Paul will team up with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, whom he has faced in the playoffs three times. In recent years, Paul's contribution has declined due to injuries. In the 2022-2023 season, he averaged 13.9 points per game which is a career-low record. But teaming up with Curry can give him his best chance of winning the league championship.
Although it can be said to be shocking news, finally, the Golden State Warriors traded Jordan Poole for Chris Paul. Hopefully, it doesn't reduce the excitement of the next NBA game.