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CP3 Mega Trade could effect Suns’ FA plans

By Adam Maynes

November 2, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball against the defense of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 2, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball against the defense of Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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When news of the Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets trade broke, it shook the basketball world. And while the Suns are far from competing with Houston and were never in play for Paul, Phoenix has already felt an aftershock.

Apr 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) collide as they go for the ball during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Suns 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) collide as they go for the ball during the second half at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Suns 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

It has widely been rumored that the Phoenix Suns might have interest in, and make a play for, current Atlanta Hawks power forward Paul Millsap. The two-way player would be an ideal fit for Phoenix on a short-term contract if the team wants to begin to compete now while the youngest players on the roster continue to develop. Many Suns fans believe that his presence on the roster might stunt Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender’s development, however, there is an argument to be made for Phoenix signing Millsap to a two or three year deal.

Then again, that may have all changed this morning with the Chris Paul trade.

James Harden flew to Los Angeles to convince Paul to join him in Houston piecing together two of a possible three, star player, superteam. But the Rockets, who lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals, aren’t suddenly head and shoulders above their in-state rival with the addition of Paul, let alone the Golden State Warriors, and would still need at least one additional piece to help even consider themselves as true contenders.

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