BREAKING: Phoenix Suns Acquire All-Star Guard

In a blockbuster trade, the Phoenix Suns have acquired All-Star guard Chris Paul from the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Suns sent Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a 2022 first-round pick to the Thunder in exchange for Paul.

The trade is a major coup for the Suns, who have been looking to add a superstar to their roster for years. Paul is a nine-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA selection. He is one of the best point guards in the league and will immediately make the Suns a contender in the Western Conference.Paul is averaging 17.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game this season. He is also shooting 48.9% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range.

The Thunder are getting a package of young players in return for Paul. Oubre Jr. is a 24-year-old wing who is averaging 18.7 points per game this season, Rubio is a 30-year-old point guard who is averaging 13.6 points and 8.6 assists per game, and Jerome is a 23-year-old point guard who is averaging 7.1 points and 3.6 assists per game.

The trade is expected to be finalized later today. The Suns will play their next game on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Thunder will play their next game on Saturday against the Houston Rockets.

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