Heavy! Suns decide to cut Paul: 38-year-old All-Star point guard who will go to?
On June 8, Beijing time, Chris Haynes reported that the Suns had informed Paul that he would be cut by the team. The future Hall of Famer guard will be one of the top free agents this offseason. It has to be said that this news was surprising, and soon a number of journalists began to discuss it. Lakers reporter Ryan Ward said: "Interesting, there is no doubt that some Lakers rumors are coming. As potential next home, teams such as the Clippers and Thunder were also mentioned. Haynes also said Paul has no plans to retire anytime soon and wants to play for a few more years. Shams said the Sun and Paul are exploring various options, including deals, deferred payments, and layoffs and re-signings, and plan to negotiate before Paul's contract is fully guaranteed on June 28.
The news comes a day after a press conference for new coach Frank Vogel, who reportedly made the decision by general manager James Jones. Paul gets $15.8 million (covered), which the Sun pays over 5 years.
The 38-year-old Paul still had some impact last season, averaging 13.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game, ranking third in the NBA in assists. However, a groin injury kept him out of the second round of the playoffs, and the Suns lost to the Western Conference champion Nuggets.
Data website StatMuse posted Paul's Suns career stats: averaging 15.1 points and 9.5 assists per game, 2-time All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection, 23 playoff wins, where is Paul's next stop? Does he still have a chance to storm the championship?
Not long ago, Paul talked about never winning a championship in an interview. Paul said: "It's hard for me, but it's probably harder for the people around me, especially my wife. She sometimes stayed up at night.
"And my children, like my daughter, she is the most beautiful soul I have ever seen in my life. When she was at school at her age, her classmates would spray her. A little boy once said to her, 'Your dad will never win the championship.' ”
Now, has Paul's new chance to reach the championship?