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<p>However, it was the compensation received in the trade that caught everyone off guard.<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole">Jordan Poole</a></strong> was a valuable asset for the team if they wanted to make a move, but getting the 38-year-old player was a bit shocking. Especially considering the intense rivalry between Paul and the team.</p>


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<p>What the Warriors proved with the transaction is that they are going to do everything they can to help<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>. Now<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/steve-kerr">Steve Kerr</a></strong> has to figure out a way to introduce the veteran into the rotation, something the head coach felt it was needed.</p>



<h2>Steve Kerr reacts to the Warriors trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul</h2>



<p>This unexpected move adds an intriguing dynamic to the Warriors’ fast-paced style. Poole brought a high ceiling with his scoring ability and youthful energy that aligned with their usual play. <strong>But his inconsistency was too detrimental for the team last season</strong>.</p>



<p>Acquiring Chris Paul is expected to address the turnover issue, a crucial aspect in winning close games.<strong> However, it will require a shift in playing style</strong>, at least when Paul is on the court. This is why Kerr’s explanation for the trade becomes essential in understanding their decision.</p>



<p>“<strong>The biggest point is that we sensed we needed a shift</strong>. Didn’t mean we needed an overhaul, but we needed a shift of some sort. I think everybody in the organization sensed that. And it feels like we’ve made a pretty significant shift without giving up our identity and our sense of who we are as a team. I think, all in all, it’s a very positive shift”, Kerr said to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic.</p>


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<p>There have been some blockbuster trades in a matter of days. The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> were rumored to be part of trade talks, with<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-poole">Jordan Poole</a></strong> as the main asset being considered. However, the compensation they received in the Poole trade was the shocking detail.</p>



<p>In a trade with the<strong> Washington Wizards</strong>, they landed<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a></strong>, previously traded by the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Phoenix Suns</a></strong>. The veteran is obviously a presence that could still help a contending team, albeit in a smaller role for his injury issues.</p>


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<p>Paul joining them shouldn’t come as a surprise from that perspective., but his personal history with the Warriors made the trade a bit odd. He is now going to share time on the court with<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>, someone who haunted him in his previous stints in the league.</p>



<h2>Chris Paul gets real on facing the Warriors, Stephen Curry</h2>



<p>Warriors fans were taken by surprise by the acquisition of the 38-year-old player. There has been a rivalry between the team and Paul especially during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, he shared a great insight of what it was for him to play Golden State in the two years he spent with the<strong> Houston Rockets</strong>.</p>



<p>Paul played two seasons for the Rockets starting in the 2017-2018. They had the best record in the league that year and advanced to the WCF, before losing in seven games to the Warriors. Their loss was against one of the best teams ever considering that<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-durant">Kevin Durant</a></strong> was still with them. He now told an interesting story about how they prepared to face the Warriors in that period.</p>



<p>“The first year in Houston might have been Top 2, Top 3, or the best team I ever played on. Seriously, we were so connected defensively, offensively. Those years I was in Houston, we played the entire season to get ready for one team: for Golden State. <strong>We played the entire season — our defensive game plan, our offensive gameplan — every single game was to get ready for Golden State</strong>. There’s a certain way you have to play in order to beat those teams”, Paul said in interview with The Hoop Collective Podcast.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong> made a shocking decision after <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jordan-poole-is-out-of-the-warriors-after-blockbuster-trade-20230623-BUS-16144.html">trading Jordan Poole to the Wizards</a></strong> in exchange for <strong>Chris Paul</strong>. Now, the veteran gets a big chance to win his first championship alongside <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong> and Klay Thompson. </p>



<p>In the negotiation, the Warriors also gave <strong>Washington</strong> a protected 2030 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick. Considering Poole is only 24-years old and Paul is in the final stage of his career, many people wonder if it’s a lopsided trade. </p>


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<p>This has been a crazy week for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a></strong> in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. One day he was at the <strong>Wizards</strong> with free agency looming and now he’ll play for a star caliber team like the <strong>Warriors</strong>. That’s why he had a very special reaction.</p>



<h2>Chris Paul’s incredible reaction after being traded to the Warriors</h2>



<p><strong>Chris Paul</strong> arrives to the <strong>Warriors</strong> in place of someone who should have been a future star at <strong>Golden State</strong> such as <strong>Jordan Poole</strong>. The future member of the Hall of Fame knows that there will be a lot of pressure during an interview with Scott Fowler. </p>







<p>This was his reaction when he heard the shocking news. “I’m excited (laughs). I’ve got that question I don’t know how many times already. So, I’m really excited.” </p>


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<p>Paul also confirmed he already had a first conversation with his new teammate, <strong>Stephen Curry</strong>. “It was good, yeah.” Furthermore, the point guard had a brief message when asked about his role with the <strong>Warriors</strong>. “To help us win games (laughs).”</p>


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<p>Bob Myers left the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a></strong>, and it’s not looking good. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-dunleavy">Mike Dunleavy Jr</a>. shocked the league by making a deal that sends <strong>Jordan Poole</strong> to the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> in exchange of <strong>Chris Paul</strong>.</p>



<p>NBA Insider Shams Charania broke the news Thursday, sending NBA Twitter wild. Not only are the Dubs surrendering Poole, but they are also reportedly giving <strong>a protected 2030 first-round pick, a 2027 second-rounder, and Ryan Rollins</strong> in return for the veteran guard.</p>



<p>The rumor mill is in full swing, but no one saw this coming. Giving away a young player, who was seen as the potential successor of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>, for an aging star is a bold move, which is why <strong>social media was immediately flooded with hilarious memes.</strong></p>



<h2>Best memes and reactions to the Jordan Poole-Chris Paul trade</h2>



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<p>The Warriors seem to believe they can get the most out of Paul <strong>before his championship window finally closes</strong>. This is definitely a huge opportunity for CP3 to win a highly elusive ring, and probably his last chance to have a shot at it.</p>


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<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> will be on the market for an upgrade at the point guard position. They<strong> knocked on the door of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals,</strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a></strong> might not be able to carry the load on his own.</p>



<p>Notably, there won’t be that many options available, especially at the price they could pay due to their<strong> salary cap limitations.</strong> But as usually happens with the purple and gold, they could still find a way.</p>



<p>With <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul </a></strong>being traded to the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> and likely waived or re-routed somewhere else, <strong>NBA insider Marc Stein believes</strong> the Lakers could lead the race to get him.</p>



<h2>Lakers Lead The Race For Chris Paul</h2>



<p><em><strong>“Chris Paul made almost $10</strong> <strong>million in extra guaranteed salary via this trade and, if waived by Washington, can choose his next team</strong> … albeit with Phoenix ineligible to re-sign him,” </em>Stein wrote. </p>



<p><strong>“There will be lots of interest, with the Lakers at the forefront, if CP3 reaches free agency,” </strong>he added.</p>



<p>Paul is <strong>one of LeBron’s best friends</strong> and he always dreamed of playing for the Lakers. His family still lives in Los Angeles after his days with the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers,</strong> so it would make sense.</p>


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<p>Of course, Paul isn’t getting any younger and has struggled to stay healthy over the past three years or so, but he’d sign at a major discount, and he’d still be a big upgrade over <strong>most PGs in the league.</strong></p>


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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-only-four-denver-nuggets-players-will-be-free-agents-in-2023-20230618-BUS-13461.html">Denver Nuggets</a> won the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nikola-jokic-sends-heartfelt-apology-to-nuggets-fans-during-victory-parade-20230615-BUS-11552.html">2022-2023 NBA title </a>after a tough regular season and an even tougher postseason where they showed that underdogs can also win a ring. But other underdogs with big <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/miami-heat-stars-butler-and-lowry-surrender-to-lionel-messi-after-joining-inter-miami-20230609-BUS-7748.html">stars </a>couldn’t even make it to the postseason.</p>



<p>Apart from the NBA title, some players manage to win divisional titles and conference championships, it’s not the same thing, but winning one of those titles is already an honor in a league like the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ja-morant-writes-heartfelt-apology-after-historic-nba-suspension-20230617-BUS-12851.html">NBA</a>, but some players prefer to reach the NBA Finals.</p>



<p>Another thing that also affects players is losing during the Finals, one player who lost two finals recently was Jimmy Butler playing with the Miami Heat, that can be considered a heavy blow after fighting for months to reach the playoffs.</p>



<h2>Who are the players who could never win an NBA ring?</h2>



<p>Chris Paul is on the list for obvious reasons, he is one of those big stars who has the talent but bad luck chases him and the worst thing is that <strong>his own <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/chris-paul-what-will-be-his-next-team-after-incredible-trade-for-bradley-beal-20230619-BUS-13575.html">family </a>also suffers the consequences </strong>of not having won a ring as they are victims of comments about Paul’s situation with the Finals.</p>



<ol><li>Chris Paul</li><li>Derrick Rose</li><li>Blake Griffin</li><li>Damian Lillard</li><li>Jimmy Butler</li><li>Russell Westbrook</li></ol>



<p>Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook could win rings if they play with the right team, they have the necessary talent although <strong>Rose tends to get injured frequently.</strong> Damian Lillard is another player who needs a new team, as he has done everything necessary for Portland to win a championship.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul">Chris Paul</a></strong> is 38-years old and still trying to win his first championship in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. After playing for the Hornets, Clippers, <strong>Rockets</strong> and Thunder, the future Hall of Famer went to <strong>Phoenix</strong> where he seemed to have his best shot at it.</p>



<p>Last season, the Suns formed a star caliber roster with Paul, <strong>Devin Booker </strong>and <strong>Kevin Durant</strong>. However, they were stopped in the playoffs by <strong>Nikola Jokic</strong> and the <strong>Denver Nuggets</strong>. </p>


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<p>Now, <strong>Chris Paul</strong> is out of the <strong>Suns</strong> after a blockbuster trade for <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a></strong> with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards">Washington Wizards</a></strong>. Nevertheless, the next chapter of CP3 is uncertain looking for a last chance to hoist the long awaited trophy.</p>



<h2>What will be Chris Paul’s next team?</h2>



<p>According to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania, <strong>Bradley Beal</strong>&nbsp;will go to the Suns joining&nbsp;<strong>Devin Booker</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Kevin Durant</strong>. In exchange, the Wizards receive&nbsp;<strong>Chris Paul</strong>, Landry Shamet and multiple second-round draft picks.</p>







<p>Though Beal is now part of a super team, Paul’s situation is totally different. Even after the trade, CP3 wants to play for a contender and the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> might not offer him that scenario.</p>


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<p>That’s why both reports point out the deal might take some days to be official as the&nbsp;<strong>Wizards</strong>&nbsp;could search a third team for <strong>Chris Paul</strong>. In case there are no suitors, <strong>Washington</strong>&nbsp;could let him be a free agent. If that happens, the market will be totally open for a massive decision. Remember, it’s his last shot at a NBA championship.</p>


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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bradley-beal">Bradley Beal</a></strong> was one of the most wanted players by many teams in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>. Since his arrival to the <strong>Wizards</strong> in 2012, he became a star and that’s why, just last season, Washington gave him a five-year, $251 million max contract.</p>



<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Chris Paul</strong> finally had a championship caliber roster with the Suns when <strong>Kevin Durant</strong> arrived to Phoenix. However, even with a superb trio alongside <strong>Devin Booker</strong>, they failed once again in the playoffs facing the Denver Nuggets. As a consequence, <strong>Monty Williams</strong> was fired as head coach.</p>


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<p>Now, in a shocking turn of events, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-wizards">Wizards</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns">Suns</a></strong> have shaken the league. A <strong>blockbuster trade</strong> involving Beal and Paul could massively change the balance of power.</p>



<h2>Report: Bradley Beal and Chris Paul switch teams in blockbuster trade</h2>



<p>According to reports from Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania, the <strong>Washington Wizards</strong> and the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> have agreed on a massive trade involving two NBA superstars.</p>







<p><strong>Bradley Beal</strong> will go to the Suns joining <strong>Devin Booker</strong> and <strong>Kevin Durant</strong>. In exchange, the Wizards receive <strong>Chris Paul</strong>, Landry Shamet and multiple second-round Draft picks. </p>



<p>In the end, Beal’s no-trade clause was the key for him to decide his next destination as the move had been rumored for many weeks. The possible options besides Phoenix were <strong>Miami</strong>, Sacramento and Milwaukee. </p>



<p>Of course, the big question is <strong>Chris Paul</strong>. He is 38-years old and still looking for his first NBA championship. That’s why both reports point out the deal might take some days to be official as the <strong>Wizards</strong> could search for a third team to let CP3 go to a contender. </p>


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<p>If there are no suitors, another alternative could be <strong>Washington</strong> letting Paul become a free agent. On the other hand, the Suns’ message is clear with Beal. All-in to finally hoist the trophy. </p>


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Bradley Beal is part of a new 'superteam' after blockbuster trade - Bolavip US

Bradley Beal is part of a new 'superteam' after blockbuster trade


<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>got some solid play from <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dangelo-russell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D’Angelo Russel</a>l</strong> in the regular season, but he fell off a cliff in the playoffs.<strong> Darvin Ham</strong> benched him down the stretch, and the word around the league is that<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> </strong>wasn’t pleased with his play.</p>



<p>Russell is set to become a free agent, and while he should gauge some league-wide interest, he’s not going to get a huge contract. He’s likely to sign <strong>a three-year deal worth around $15 million per season.</strong></p>



<p>With that in mind,<strong> Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports</strong> believes the Lakers could get the <strong>Phoenix Suns</strong> — who were interested in trading for him last season — to complete a sign-and-trade to get <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a></strong> to Los Angeles.</p>



<h2>Lakers Could Trade D’Angelo Russell For Chris Paul</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Would Phoenix take Russell for Paul?”</em></strong> Fischer asked. <em>“<strong>The Suns held discussions with the Timberwolves regarding Russell prior to the trade deadline</strong>, sources told Yahoo Sports, before Minnesota found a new home for him with the Lakers. Phoenix also coveted Wolves center Naz Reid in trade talks, sources said.”</em></p>



<p><strong><em>“Plus, the Lakers are said to be exploring similar sign-and-trade possibilities with Russell,” </em></strong>he continued. <em>“For Los Angeles and Phoenix, losing Russell by free agency or waiving <strong>Paul would sacrifice a $30 million salary slot</strong> that feels all the more precious while staring down a daunting new second tax apron in the league’s upcoming collective bargaining agreement.”</em></p>



<p>Of course, that’s assuming<strong> Frank Vogel </strong>and the Suns are indeed interested in Russell still, even after watching him fall short in the playoffs again. Should that be the case, then this could be a win-win scenario for everybody involved.</p>


NBA Rumors: Lakers could get Chris Paul, but there's a catch - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Lakers could get Chris Paul, but there's a catch


<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a></strong> knocked on the door of an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship</strong> but fell short again. They’ve reached the Finals two times since <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> arrived in South Beach,<strong> but he cannot win on his own.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Erik Spoelstra’s </strong>team fought hard and overachieved throughout the whole playoffs. Despite their apparent lack of talent and <strong>Tyler Herro’s</strong> injury, they were the better team on the court more often than not before facing the <strong>Denver Nuggets.</strong></p>



<p>The Heat aren’t that far off from winning another championship. That’s why they’ll be quite aggressive in their pursuit of another <strong>All-Star caliber player</strong>, such as <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Damian Lillard.</a></strong> With that in mind, we’ll talk about him and other potential targets for the Miami Heat.</p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Targets For The Heat</h2>



<h2>3. Damian Lillard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230613_BUS_10169_damian-lillard-1-2-1024x572.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-10080" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/damian-lillard-1-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/damian-lillard-1-2-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/damian-lillard-1-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/damian-lillard-1-2.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Damian Lillard — Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<p>As we already mentioned, <strong>Damian Lillard </strong>should be an <strong>obvious target for Pat Riley </strong>and company. In fact, he already admitted that he would love to play there with his friend <strong>Bam Adebayo.</strong></p>



<p>The <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong> might not be able to convince him of their chances to win a championship, so they could be forced to let him go in return for a very valuable trade package.</p>



<h2>2. Chris Paul</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230613_BUS_10169_chris-paul-6-1024x572.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-10081" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-6-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-6-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-6-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-6.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Chris Paul — Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Chris Paul</strong> is going to be the consolation prize for whoever misses on <strong>Damian Lillard and/or Kyrie Irving.</strong> That’s just the reality of his future in the league at this point in his career.</p>



<p>He’s no longer much of a scorer and struggles to stay healthy, but he’s still an elite defender and one of the greatest playmakers ever. The<strong> Phoenix Suns</strong> could still look to keep him, though.</p>



<h2>1. Fred VanVleet</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230613_BUS_10169_fred-vanvleet-1024x572.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-10082" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/fred-vanvleet-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/fred-vanvleet-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/fred-vanvleet-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/fred-vanvleet.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Fred VanVleet — Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<p>F<strong>red VanVleet</strong> could be a huge difference-maker for any team this offseason. He’s a borderline All-Star player still in his prime, and he plays hard and puts up numbers on both ends of the floor.</p>



<p>VanVleet will opt out of his contract with the <strong>Toronto Raptors</strong>, and he has already found success subbing in for <strong>Kyle Lowry</strong> once, so there’s no reason to think he couldn’t do it again in South Beach.</p>


NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard and potential targets for the Miami Heat - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard and potential targets for the Miami Heat


<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </strong>will reportedly be on the market for a new point guard. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> wasn’t pleased with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dangelo-russell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">D’Angelo Russell,</a></strong> and he was even benched down the stretch in the playoffs.</p>



<p>Of course, elite playmakers don’t grow in trees, and it’s not like they have the financial flexibility to go after a big name like <strong>Kyrie Irving</strong>, especially with this new CBA.</p>



<p>With that in mind,<strong> Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report</strong> believes the Lakers could turn to a divisional rival to give each other a helping hand, swapping <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a> for Russell (via sign-and-trade) and Malik Beasley.</strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Could Trade For Chris Paul</h2>



<p><em>“Is it safe to say the second Russell era in Los Angeles is over after he was benched in the West Finals? <strong>Maybe, but the Lakers should at least look at other point guard options this summer,”</strong></em> Swartz wrote.</p>



<p><em>“Paul is nearing the 18th green of his career but still averaged 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists and 1.5 steals this season,</em>” continued Swartz. <strong><em>“With LeBron James and Austin Reaves handling the ball a lot as well, Paul’s workload would stay at a reasonable level.”</em></strong></p>



<p><strong><em>“For the Suns, swapping Paul for Russell and Beasley makes them younger and gives Booker one of his close friends to play with,”</em></strong> Swartz added. <em><strong>“For a team short on depth, Beasley gives Phoenix’s bench a veteran shooter who should thrive off kickouts from Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.”</strong></em></p>



<p>The Suns will reportedly still look to keep Paul, even if that means trading <strong>Deandre Ayton. </strong>But if they fail to do so, this trade could give them some more depth at a reasonable price.</p>


NBA Rumors: There's a chance Lakers can trade for Chris Paul - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: There's a chance Lakers can trade for Chris Paul


<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> </a>are planning ahead of next season as if<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James </a></strong>were going to be on the roster, and rightfully so. <strong>He’s not going to retire from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong>, no matter what he says.</p>



<p>But even though he could still fulfill his contract with the team, <strong>he might not be that motivated</strong> to play at the highest level anymore, especially after how things went down this season.</p>



<p>That’s why<strong> Kendrick Perkins </strong>believes the Lakers need to do everything they can to sign <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul</a></strong> to motivate LeBron, as he’s likely to be released by the <strong>Phoenix Suns.</strong></p>



<h2>Lakers Need To Sign Chris Paul To Motivate LeBron, Claims Kendrick Perkins</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Chris Paul to the Lakers would shake up the league,” </em></strong>Perkins said on NBA Today. <em>“You know why? We heard LeBron James talking about retirement, and we know damn well he’s not going anywhere<strong>. But what it did make me realize is that is he losing a little motivation right now.”</strong></em></p>



<p><em>“Pairing up with one of his great friends in the point guard, CP3, would give him that extra juice to say, ‘<strong>You know what, I’m excited about coming back to next season,</strong>‘</em>” Perkins continued.</p>



<p><em>“The last time the Lakers won a championship, I cannot harp enough how important Rajon Rondo was to Anthony Davis,”</em> Perkins continued<strong><em>. “Can you imagine CP3 and AD in the pick-and-roll? It would be dangerous. With the pieces they already added, CP3 would be the missing piece; it would be scary for the rest of the league.”</em></strong></p>



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<p>The Suns <strong>first need to waive Paul, </strong>but he’d definitely be interested in this opportunity, and it would give him another opportunity to finally win a ring before retiring.</p>


Chris Paul is the only one who can motivate LeBron James, says former champion - Bolavip US

Chris Paul is the only one who can motivate LeBron James, says former champion


<p>Not so long ago, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Chris Paul</strong> </a>was considered to be one of the <strong>best point guards in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA.</a></strong> And while he still holds that distinction if we talk about the history of the league, that’s no longer the case in today’s game, <strong>and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns </a>knew it.</strong></p>



<p>That’s why they made the tough call to <strong>waive the former superstar, </strong>putting an end to a brilliant tenure in the Valley of the Sun. He was hurt often last season, and his scoring outbursts were less and less familiar by the year.</p>



<p>But there are still plenty of PG-needy teams in the league. He proved to be a positive mentor during his days with the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oklahoma-city-thunder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder</strong></a><strong>, </strong>so there’s no reason to think he can’t do that again. With that in mind,<strong> let’s take a look at three potential destinations for him.</strong></p>



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Teams For Chris Paul</h2>



<h2>3. Miami Heat</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230608_BUS_7460_chris-paul-3-1024x572.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-7337" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-3-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-3-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-3.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Joining Heat Culture – Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<p>The<strong> Miami Heat </strong>almost traded<strong> Kyle Lowry </strong>away this season, but <strong>Pat Riley </strong>fell asleep and couldn’t approve the deal. They’ve been in the market for an upgrade at the PG position, and Chris Paul is still a star, even at this age.</p>



<p>Paul might not be a long-term solution, but he’d be a perfect fit for<strong> Erik Spoelstra </strong>and Heat Culture. He plays defense and is the pass-first kind of facilitator they need to take their offense to a whole new level.</p>



<h2>2. Los Angeles Lakers</h2>



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<p>The rich always get richer, and <strong>LeBron James</strong> usually gets exactly what he needs and just when he needs it. The <strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong> want another point guard, and one of his best friends just happens to be a free agent.</p>



<p>The <strong>D’Angelo Russell </strong>experiment didn’t work out well in Los Angeles, and the word around the league is that LeBron isn’t quite fond of him. Teaming up with CP3 would give them one last chance at winning a ring.</p>



<h2>1. Chicago Bulls</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230608_BUS_7460_chris-paul-1-1024x572.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="" class="wp-image-7339" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/chris-paul-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Bulls get desperate – Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<p>The <strong>Chicago Bulls</strong> need to do something quickly. <strong>Arturas Karnisovas’</strong> tenure got off to a great start, but the team has looked lost for months now. They lack a clear direction, yet they don’t want to rebuild.</p>



<p><strong>Lonzo Ball </strong>might never play professional basketball again, and they have a glaring hole at the PG position. They’re desperate enough to try and overpay for an aging Chris Paul, and they could even look to buy him out later if things don’t work out.</p>


NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Chris Paul - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Potential destinations for Chris Paul


<p>The<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> </strong>are reportedly considering the possibility of parting ways with <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul.</a></strong> Once considered <strong>one of the best — if not the best — point guards in the </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>NBA</strong>,</a> his age, injury-proneness, and steep salary have made him a bit of an afterthought.</p>



<p>However, multiple teams could still look to make a run at the out-of-favor Point God. And that includes the<strong> Los Angeles Lakers, </strong>which are reportedly in the market for an upgrade ove<strong>r D’Angelo Russell.</strong></p>



<p>Nonetheless, as much as that thought could appease<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> <strong>LeBron James</strong> </a>and his alleged desire to retire, <strong>Adrian Wojnarowski</strong> reports that the Lakers might not even get a chance to reach out to Paul after all.</p>



<h2>Suns Still Want To Keep Chris Paul</h2>



<p><em>“I’m told that the Phoenix Suns and Chris Paul had a series of conversations today to start discussing his future in Phoneix, <strong>including the possibility that the team could use the waive-and-stretch provision on his contract prior to the June 28th date to guarantee his contract,”</strong></em> Woj reported. </p>



<p><strong><em>“Chris Paul wants to remain with the Suns and he wants to be back with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant,</em></strong>” Woj continued. <em>“Right now, the Suns are looking at a lot of alternatives, including trade possibilities.<strong> They’re going to have talks about Deandre Ayton, so can they move money around to keep Chris Paul on the roster? Or find a trade where they can build out their depth. Right now, Phoenix would like to find a way to financially keep Chris Paul on this roster.”</strong></em></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reporting for NBA Countdown on the Suns beginning conversations with Chris Paul on his future with franchise <a href="https://t.co/2DoOaRX3fV">pic.twitter.com/2DoOaRX3fV</a></p>— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1666604546540425216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>So, it seems like the Lakers might have to look elsewhere for their new point guard. That’s unless no team wants to trade for Paul and his massive contract and the Suns <strong>have no choice but to waive him.</strong></p>


Chris Paul might not join LeBron James and the Lakers - Bolavip US

Chris Paul might not join LeBron James and the Lakers


<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> finished the <strong>2022-23 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season</strong> much better than predicted, considering they were not even in Play-In spots for much of the season. However, they <strong>still have work to do.</strong></p>



<p>Following a major overhaul at the trade deadline, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and company were able to turn their season around, eventually making the Western Conference Finals. But <strong>this franchise is about winning</strong>, and the Lakers fell short against the Nuggets.</p>



<p>This offseason could see some key adjustments by Rob Pelinka, who hopes to boost his February moves with impactful additions that result in a championship. <strong>Kyrie Irving</strong> might be a potential target, but <strong>an alternative option has recently emerged.</strong></p>



<h2>Will Lakers seize opportunity to sign free agent Chris Paul?</h2>



<p>According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, the Phoenix Suns are waiving <strong>Chris Paul</strong> ahead of next season. The 12-time NBA All-Star reportedly intends to continue playing for several years and to help a team challenge for a championship.</p>



<p>This could be an interesting opportunity for the Lakers, who have <strong>a big decision to make at point guard</strong>. <strong>D’Angelo Russell</strong> was a great solution in the second half of the season, but his playoff performances put his future in question.</p>



<p>Irving has been mentioned as a possible target, but his future may not be outside the Dallas Mavericks. Paul, 38, is not getting any younger, but his availability in the open market could make him a possible candidate to join<strong> </strong>the purple and gold.</p>


NBA Rumors: Lakers could have an alternative to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James next season - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Lakers could have an alternative to Kyrie Irving to help LeBron James next season

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