Report: Suns Likely to Bring Back Chris Paul
The Phoenix Suns aren't expected to move Chris Paul this offseason, according to Bleacher Report NBA insider Chris Haynes.
"The Phoenix Suns are likely to guarantee the full salary of star guard Chris Paul for the 2023-24 season, league sources tell Bleacher Report.
"Paul, 38, is only guaranteed $15.8 million of his $30.8 million wage if he were to be waived by the June 28 deadline. Phoenix still maintains some flexibility with the decision, but the franchise is currently of the mindset that Paul will open up next season as the team's starting point guard, sources say.
"The 12-time All-Star suffered a left groin strain in Game 2 of the second-round series versus the Denver Nuggets and was not able to make a return. The Suns were eliminated in six. Had the series been extended to Game 7, Paul would have been cleared for that contest, sources say."
Phoenix has been heavily tied to potential guards coming out of free agency or even the trade market such as James Harden and Kyrie Irving.
However, with Paul sticking around, things get a bit tricky in terms of trying to add more firepower to a Suns roster that's pretty thin on cap space.
Phoenix officially has until June 28 until his salary becomes fully guaranteed. Next offseason, Paul is due no guaranteed money.
