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Warriors Waive Chris Paul; Suns Reportedly Interested

Chris Paul could potentially land back in a Phoenix Suns uniform.

Donnie Druin

Apr 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates after beating the Utah Jazz at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) celebrates after beating the Utah Jazz at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports / Bob Kupbens-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are a team to watch after the Golden State Warriors waived point guard Chris Paul.

From Yahoo!'s Jake Fischer!

"The Suns have been connected to all kinds of guards for minimum salaries, from Kyle Lowry to Monte Morris — and even a potential reunion with Paul, should he ultimately be waived by the Warriors, according to NBA personnel," wrote Fischer in his latest free agency deep-dive.

The Warriors were rumored to be in trade discussions with the 39-year-old point guard after landing him via trade just one summer ago. Paul was first dealt from the Suns in the Bradley Beal trade before Washington offloaded him to Golden State in a swap for Jordan Poole.

Paul started a mere 18 games last season, the lowest total of his career. Many had figured he would play third fiddle to a backcourt that already included Klay Thompson and Steph Curry, and the future Hall of Fame point guard was unable to truly make an impact in a reduced role.

Paul's potential return to Phoenix would add a legitimate table-setter to a Suns offense that desperately missed a point guard in his presence, as neither Bradley Beal or Devin Booker were effective enough in that role during the 2023-24 season.

Under the tutelage of new coach Mike Budenholzer, the Suns have reportedly been in search of a new point guard, though it's unclear how a legitimate presence would fit in with a star-studded lineup of Beal, Booker and Kevin Durant.

Phoenix is in pursuit of a point guard - Paul now finds himself on the open market - and a potential reunion could indeed be in place.

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Donnie Druin
DONNIE DRUIN

Donnie Druin is the Publisher for All Cardinals and Inside The Suns. Donnie moved to Arizona in 2012 and has been with Fan Nation since 2018. In college he won "Best Sports Column" in the state of Arizona for his section and has previously provided coverage for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona State Sun Devils. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin for more news, updates, analysis and more!

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