Hardwood Knocks, Episode 405: Chris Paul Trades, CP3’s Fit in Phoenix, Pacific Division Like Whoa, Suns Lookahead

Chris Paul may be headed to the Phoenix Suns. Is this a good move for Phoenix? What’s his fit like with Devin Booker? Are the Suns a playoff team with CP3? What will the trade package look like? And what will be the impact on the suddenly, potentially WILD Pacific Division? Dan taps Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline Podcast to break down the latest CP3 news in real time. Beyond that rumor, they also discuss Devin Booker’s growth and ceiling; Deandre Ayton’s next frontier; Mikal Bridges’ value; the futures of Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr., Aron Baynes, Dario Saric and Jevon Carter; potential free-agent signings; and possible trade targets not named Chris Paul.

Notable CP3-related timestamps for your convenience:

👉Chris Paul to the Suns? (9:58)
👉Phoenix’s playoff stock with CP3 (34:14)
👉More CP3 packages (51:03)
👉The impact CP3-to-Phoenix would have on the Pacific Division amid the NBA’s adjusted schedule (57:24)

PLUS
👉Devin Booker’s growth and ceiling
👉Deandre Ayton’s next frontier
👉Mikal Bridges’ value
👉The futures of Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr., Aron Baynes, Dario Saric and Jevon Carter
👉Salary-cap outlook
👉Potential free-agent signings
👉Trade targets not named Chris Paul