Phoenix Suns

Report: NBA executives believe Chris Paul could command 3-year, $60 million deal

Published by
Jason Simpson

A consensus is forming among some NBA executives that Phoenix Suns superstar point guard Chris Paul could attract a three-year deal in the $60 million range if he declines his player option for the 2021-22 season.

Paul, 36, has gotten no less impressive with age. He was named an All-Star this season for the second consecutive year and currently has the Suns on top of the Denver Nuggets by a 2-0 series score in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Paul is an 11-time All-Star who is widely regarded as one of the best points guards in NBA history. He has led the league in assists four times and steals six times throughout his 16-year career.

For the 2020-21 regular season, Paul averaged 16.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 8.9 assists per game. He shot the ball at a 49.9 percent rate from the field, a 39.5 percent rate from deep and a league-best 93.4 percent rate from the charity stripe.

Paul’s strong campaign has bolstered his value, but he may decide to exercise his player option and stay in Phoenix for at least one more season.

The Suns and Nuggets will meet for Game 3 of their series Friday night in Denver.

Jason Simpson

Jason is a copy writer and editor with experience covering professional sports and current events. He is excited about being a part of the Ahn Fire Digital team.

Published by
Jason Simpson

Recent Posts

Former Raptors guard calls Drake ‘selfish’ for hating on DeMar DeRozan

Former NBA guard Lou Williams, who spent a season with the Toronto Raptors during his…

12 hours ago

Ex-NBA journeyman says violence sometimes is the answer in light of Joel Embiid’s altercation with reporter

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid made headlines Saturday night after reportedly shoving columnist Marcus Hayes…

1 day ago

Everything we know as NBA launches investigation on Joel Embiid shoving reporter in 76ers locker room

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid reportedly shoved columnist Marcus Hayes in Philadelphia's locker room following…

1 day ago

Andrew Tate attempts to use LeBron James’ endorsement against Kamala Harris

Controversial social media personality Andrew Tate commented Saturday on the upcoming presidential election, which is…

1 day ago

Kyle Kuzma roasts Rudy Gobert for flinching after he saw Russell Westbrook charge at him

During Friday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, Nuggets guard Christian Braun dunked…

2 days ago

Report: ‘Annoyed’ Jayson Tatum accepted apology from Grant Williams following Friday’s drama

Late in the fourth quarter of Friday's game between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets,…

3 days ago