Chris Paul has been told he must win the NBA championship this season after his Phoenix Suns completed a blockbuster trade for superstar Kevin Durant.
Last week, the Suns acquired Durant and T.J. Warren for Mika Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four unprotected future first-round picks. It was an immense haul, but it means the former MVP and 13-time All-Star has landed in Arizona with Phoenix now considered by many to be the favourites to win the NBA title on paper.
Durant will team up with star Devin Booker as well as Deandre Ayton and Paul. He reportedly requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets in the aftermath of Kyrie Irving being shipped to the Dallas Mavericks, and informed the Eastern Conference franchise of his desire to be sent to Phoenix.