The NBA offseason is only a few days old, but the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards have already turned a blockbuster trade.
The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Sunday that the Suns are trading 12-time All-Star Chris Paul to the Wizards for three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal.
The Suns are reportedly also trading shooting guard Landry Shamet (8.7 points per game last season) and several second-round picks. The two teams will also swap multiple picks.
The Suns had been trying to work out a deal with the Miami Heat for Beal in recent days, but talks fell through. The 29-year-old Beal, who has been hampered by injuries in recent years, averaged 23.2 points per game last season.
Paul, 38, had likewise been the subject of speculation about his future, with one recent report suggesting Phoenix would waive him. The NBA rumor mill reported a possible Paul trade to several different teams, although he told the Arizona Republic recently he wanted to remain in Phoenix.
The NBA world generally seemed to think the Suns got the better end of the deal, but not everyone agreed.
[Shams Charania, The Athletic]
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