Report: Clippers 'expected to pursue a reunion' with future Hall of Famer
Talks of Chris Paul's potential return to Los Angeles, specifically with the Los Angeles Clippers, have escalated after the guard was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Washington Wizards on Sunday, with Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes expecting he will be turned around in short order.
Paul has been rumored as a trade candidate for weeks after the Suns' disappointing postseason run and has been linked to Los Angeles on two fronts, as both the Lakers and Clippers have questions at the point guard position.
The Clippers appear more interested in Paul and have the assets to complete a deal without drastically changing their current team.
The Clippers' latest starting point guard – and impending free agent – Russell Westbrook is arguably better than Paul. But because of new CBA policies, he might be out of the team's price range this offseason – thus making Paul desirable via trade.
It should be noted that Michael Winger, the new Wizards president of basketball operations, was a part of the Clippers brass just weeks ago. If Paul is to be traded to the Clippers, Winger will be working with his former employer.
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