While the Atlanta Hawks were busy hosting a slew of prospects ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns were busy plotting the exit of one Chris Paul.
Paul, 38, is set to count for $30 million against the salary cap next season if he remains on the roster by June 28. The 12-time All-Star, Paul, is due another $30.8 million in the 2024-25 season in the final year of his four-year, $120 million contract that was supposed to keep him in Phoenix to finish his career.
In lieu of paying that, both sides are exploring other avenues including potentially waiving Paul before the deadline which would cost them $15.