According to BD Cricket Match, the Phoenix Suns have shaken up the NBA market with a bold and swift trade move, continuing their trend under a fast-acting new ownership. As the first team to make a major splash this offseason, the Suns quickly secured Bradley Beal, forming a new Big Three and setting the tone for their title ambitions next season.
As part of the deal, Chris Paul was shipped off to the Washington Wizards. However, this hasn’t stopped the Los Angeles Lakers from keeping a close eye on him. BD Cricket Match reports that the Lakers are still hoping to sign Paul, ideally offering him a veteran minimum deal. Their interest isn’t just about his playmaking and leadership, but also his declining trade value and potential for high cost-efficiency moving forward.
Over the past few seasons with the Suns, Paul’s performance has visibly declined. Injuries and age have taken a toll, and each year fans have seen noticeable dips in his physical condition and scoring output. Though his basketball IQ and passing vision remain sharp, his mid-range accuracy has waned, and his ability to stretch the floor has diminished.
Still, there’s no shortage of teams looking to add Paul, and the Lakers are high on that list. They are in urgent need of a backcourt organizer—someone who can handle the ball and run the offense. The last time the Lakers had true playoff success, it was with Rajon Rondo, a cerebral floor general who orchestrated their sets with precision.
After Rondo left, the Lakers tried other options, from Russell Westbrook to D’Angelo Russell, but those moves didn’t pan out as hoped. The team realized that scoring guards alone aren’t enough—what they truly need is someone who can both facilitate and shoot when needed. Paul’s elite assist skills and decision-making from the top of the arc could significantly elevate the Lakers’ offensive rhythm.
Unlike many younger, high-paced teams in the league today, the Lakers aren’t built for constant fast breaks. Their system leans heavily on half-court execution, where controlling the tempo becomes essential. This is exactly where Paul could shine. If every possession is maximized, the team’s efficiency can rise—assuming Paul is healthy and locked in.
BD Cricket Match suggests that Paul is indeed the ideal short-term fit for the Lakers. Should the Wizards buy him out, his price tag would become even more attractive. If the Lakers manage to bring him in, they might just gain the strategic edge they need to push through the competitive Western Conference. As the saying goes, what’s meant for you won’t pass you by.