Chris Paul’s run with the Washington Wizards wasn’t a long one as he is set to be rerouted to the Golden State Warriors. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Washington Wizards are finalizing a deal to send Paul to the Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole and future draft assets. Paul will not be waived by the Warriors as the plan is to work with him to take a run at a championship next season.

This marks the second major trade involving Paul in just four days. Initially, he was slated to join the Wizards as part of a trade agreement that would send Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. However, recent developments have led to a change of plans. The Wizards are clearly in rebuild mode.

The inclusion of Jordan Poole in the deal has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts, highlighting the Warriors’ strong desire to maximize their chances of success in the upcoming season. As the Warriors focus on capitalizing on their championship window, another crucial decision they face is whether to re-sign Draymond Green. Although Green declined his player option for the 2023-24 season, Wojnarowski reports that the Warriors are highly motivated to secure him on a new contract.

The full trade details are as follows: The Warriors will receive Chris Paul, while the Wizards acquire Jordan Poole, a 2030 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick.

Interestingly, just three days prior to the trade, Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. expressed his commitment to keeping Jordan Poole on the team for at least four more years with a contract extension. However, the sudden trade involving Paul altered the team’s plans.

Chris Paul, a seasoned NBA veteran, has now joined forces with a dominant team that boasts an impressive record of winning four championships in just eight years. With this new alliance, the Golden State Warriors, many wonder if they will be the ones to secure Paul’s long-awaited first NBA championship ring.