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Warriors pave way for Chris Paul trade with notable move

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Jun 28, 2024 1:57 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors have given themselves more time to find a potential trade suitor for Chris Paul.

Paul's non-guaranteed salary of $30 million for next season was originally set to become guaranteed on June 28, but ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the two sides have agreed to extend that deadline to Sunday.

ESPN Sources: Golden State and Chris Paul intend to move back the date to guarantee the $30 million on his 2024-2025 contract to the start of free agency on Sunday. Deadline was originally today. This gives Warriors time to keep exploring trades.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2024

The Warriors' deadline to decide on Paul’s contract now coincides with the start of free agency. Golden State will have 48 additional hours to discuss potential trades involving Paul.

While Paul was reduced to a bench role this season and averaged just 9.2 points and 6.8 assists per game, his non-guaranteed salary makes him a somewhat valuable trade chip. A team that acquired him would have the option of either dumping him outright or keeping him around as veteran depth (either at his $30 million figure or at a reduced rate in a waive-and-re-sign scenario).

Paul’s days as a starter in the NBA are likely finished. However, he has multiple potential suitors in the West alone, so his favorable contract situation could help facilitate a trade.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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