Chris Paul reveals he found out he was being traded to Washington while on a PLANE to NYC

NBA great Chris Paul is on his way out of Phoenix — and ironically he was made aware of his imminent departure while flying out of the desert. 

The ageing Paul has been subject of trade speculation since the Suns exited the playoffs at the hands of Denver in the Western Conference semi-finals. 

As revealed on GMA, while traveling to Manhattan for his Monday morning appearance Paul realized he was part of a soon-to-be finalized trade to Washington – which in return would form a new Big Three in Phoenix. 

‘I was surprised, too,’ Paul told Michael Strahan. ‘I found out on the plane yesterday flying here for this.

Despite the timing of the reports, Paul remained philosophical about the realities of playing in the highly-paying, but ultimately transactional NBA. 

Chris Paul laughingly revealed his shock at finding out about an imminent trade from Phoenix

Paul played his last season with the Suns franchise in 2023 — after the Nuggets won the Western Conference semifinals. The 38-year-old played three seasons with Phoenix 

‘In this league, anything can happen, so you just figure out what’s next.’ 

Ultimately, that is the holdup – according to multiple reports – with Washington fielding offers for Paul to be sent on to another franchise. 

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker will eventually be joined by Wizards star Bradley Beal as owner Mat Ishbia searches for the franchise’s first title. 

The Phoenix owner has shown he is willing to make big splashes in the pursuit of a championship. Surprisingly, Monty Williams was fired from his post after the loss to Denver. 

Since, former Lakers coach Frank Vogel has been appointed to lead the Suns, signing a five-year, $31million contract.