Chris Paul Traded to Golden State Warriors: Latest Updates and Trade Details

Chris Paul is once again changing teams as he is reportedly set to be traded from the Washington Wizards to the Golden State Warriors. The trade package revolves around Jordan Poole, with the Warriors being the sixth team that Paul will have played for in his NBA career.

Chris Paul is once again changing teams as he is reportedly set to be traded from the Washington Wizards to the Golden State Warriors.

The trade package revolves around Jordan Poole, with the Warriors being the sixth team that Paul will have played for in his NBA career.

The Warriors have no plans to waive Paul and are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to team up with him in pursuit of a championship, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.

Jordan Poole, who was selected as the 28th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has spent the first four seasons of his professional career with the Golden State Warriors.

Although he was the team’s third-leading scorer during the 2022-23 regular season, he struggled in the playoffs and saw his role diminished.

The trade involving Chris Paul and Jordan Poole cannot be officially completed until July 6 due to contractual obligations related to Poole, as reported by ESPN’s Bobby Marks.

These are the key details we currently have regarding the trade.

Chris Paul trade details

Warriors to receive Chris Paul (CP3)

Wizards receive:

  • Jordan Poole
  • Ryan Rollins
  • Protected 2030 first-round pick
  • 2027 second-round pick

As reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement with the Washington Wizards to acquire Chris Paul in exchange for Jordan Poole, two future picks, and Ryan Rollins.

This trade has been confirmed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Chris Paul contract

Chris Paul has a remaining contract duration of two years.

The upcoming season, 2023-24, includes a partial guarantee for his salary, whereas his salary for the subsequent season, 2024-25, is non-guaranteed.

SeasonChris Paul Salary
2023-24$30,800,000 (partial guarantee)
2024-25$30,000,000 (non-guaranteed)
2025-26UFA (Unrestricted Free Agent)

Note: UFA on Chris Paul’s salary for the 2025-26 season is not determined as he will be eligible to explore free agency.

Chris Paul career stats, highlights

  • 34.4 minutes per game
  • 17.9 points per game
  • 9.5 assists per game
  • 4.5 rebounds per game
  • 2.1 steals per game
  • 0.2 blocks per game
  • 2.4 turnovers per game
  • 47.2 percent field goal shooting
  • 36.9 percent 3-point shooting
  • 87.0 percent free throw shooting

Jordan Poole contract

Before the start of the 2022-23 season, Jordan Poole agreed to a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors worth $128 million over four years. Notably, his contract does not include any player or team options, which means that he will become a free agent during the 2028 offseason.

SeasonJordan Poole Salary
2023-24$27,455,357
2024-25$29,651,786
2025-26$31,848,215
2026-27$34,044,642
2027-28UFA

In the table, “UFA” signifies that Jordan Poole will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2027-28 season.

Jordan Poole career stats, highlights

  • 26.3 minutes per game
  • 15.8 points per game
  • 3.4 assists per game
  • 2.6 rebounds per game
  • 0.7 steals per game
  • 0.2 blocks per game
  • 2.1 turnovers per game
  • 42.1 percent field goal shooting
  • 33.9 percent 3-point shooting
  • 87.8 percent free throw shooting

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