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[Saba Sports News] The Golden State Warriors have extended the deadline to find a potential trade partner for Chris Paul, allowing more time for negotiations. Originally set for June 28th, the deadline for Paul’s non-guaranteed $30 million salary to become guaranteed has been pushed back to coincide with the start of free agency, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This extension grants the Warriors an additional 48 hours to explore trade opportunities involving Paul.
Despite Paul’s reduced role off the bench this season, where he averaged 9.2 points and 6.8 assists per game, his non-guaranteed salary makes him a valuable trade asset. Teams acquiring him could either release him outright or retain him as veteran depth, possibly at a reduced salary through a waive-and-re-sign arrangement.
While Paul’s days as an NBA starter may be numbered, his favorable contract situation has drawn interest from several Western Conference teams, potentially facilitating a trade.