Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul and Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George are two of the biggest names mentioned in the trade rumors this offseason. And for very different reasons. The Golden State Warriors are one of the most popular teams mentioned in rumors.
Paul led an Oklahoma City Thunder team to the postseason after having low expectations. Owed close to $90 million over the next two years, Paul could be traded because he does not fit into the plan for the Thunder. They are a team looking to rebuild and a veteran point guard does not fit that bill.
George was brought to the Los Angeles Clippers last offseason. The team gave up a ton of draft capital for George and it did not workout in the first season. The Clippers were eliminated in the second round of the postseason bringing on some bad feelings. George’s performance in the postseason has made the franchise think about going in a different direction.
If a blockbuster deal is done, this would completely shake up the Western Conference. The Warriors, Clippers, and Thunder could come together on something special.
Here is what a three-way deal might look like.