Report: Jordan Poole and Ryan Rollins traded for Chris Paul; plus Draft Night watch thread

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(12:45p) I’m kind of in shock, so here are just the basic facts.

(1:15p) I'm still in the shock phase, but a distant rational voice in my head says that if you ignore

1. my feelings about Chris Paul

2. my assumption that Poole could attract more in trade... we really had to throw in picks?

then this trade rocks.

Poole was a dazzling overpaid Jamal Crawford who we couldn't play in the playoffs and who has a permanent grudge against Dray. Ryan Rollins I've never been sold on. CP3 is a (evil) basketball genius with an expiring (soon) contract. This move makes it much more possible financially and capwise to keep the championship core together.

But all the other parts of my brain are busy shoving that rational part into a closet, so I'm not at all well

The trade reports

Woj says:

ESPN Sources: The Washington Wizards are finalizing a deal to send Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package that includes Jordan Poole and future draft assets.

Warriors are sending a 2030 protected first-round and a 2027 second-rounder to the Wizards, sources tell ESPN.

Shams adds:

Golden State is also trading 2022 second-rounder Ryan Rollins to Washington as part of Poole-CP3 deal, sources said.

Slater adds:

The Chris Paul trade for the Warriors is another shift back toward prioritizing the present but also a bet on Rick Celebrini and the Warriors training staff. Made a similar gamble with Otto Porter two seasons ago and kept him healthy at right time. Much larger stakes with Paul.

Clears up an extra roster spot (likely for a veteran minimum in free agency) for the Warriors. Rollins was guaranteed this season and had a partial guarantee the following season.

Zach Lowe:

The 2030 GSW first-round pick going to Washington is top-20 protected, sources tell ESPN.

Marcus Thompson:

I'm told Chris Paul is playing for Golden State. This isn't a part of another deal. CP3 is a Warrior

This will also serve as the Draft Night thread.