Even though NBA free agency is under a month away, it doesn’t stop the rumor mill from churning. News broke that the Phoenix Suns and Chris Paul are discussing Paul’s future with the franchise. The discussions include a trade, a stretch and waive, or waive.
You might be wondering what does this have to do with the Toronto Raptors?
Well, the Raptors have to deal with their own free-agency decisions, including re-signing Fred VanVleet. What could prevent VanVleet from staying in Toronto is that teams like the Suns are interested in him.
The Chris Paul news has made the odds of VanVleet going to Phoenix more likely, as they will likely have a star-shaped hole in the backcourt that Mat Ishiba could fill with VanVleet via either a sign-and-trade or a competitive free agency offer,
Sources: The Suns and Chris Paul are exploring multiple options, including a trade, stretching his contract, or waiving and re-signing him in free agency.