Heading into the 2023 NBA draft, there was palpable buzz that the stage was set for some truly ground-shaking trades to be made throughout the day. Thursday afternoon’s reported deal sending Chris Paul to the Warriors and Jordan Poole to the Wizards would certainly qualify as eye-opening.
Paul joins an already veteran-laden roster that seemingly signifies his best, and perhaps final, chance at winning an NBA championship. A Golden State backcourt of Paul, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson would have a combined 26 All-Star appearances and 22 All-NBA selections. The Warriors won the title in 2022 but were bounced by the Lakers in the second round this season.
BREAKING: The Wizards are finalizing a deal to send Chris Paul to the Warriors for Jordan Poole and future draft assets, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/VguE8kG8Yo
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