Chris Paul 'surprised' about Suns trade, says he learned about deal from son's text

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Chris Paul appeared to be included in a trade to the Washington Wizards in a deal that would send three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns.

The blockbuster deal was being finalized, according to multiple reports over the weekend. Paul on Monday appeared on ABC’s "Good Morning America" to promote his new book and said he was as surprised as anyone to learn he was a part of the package set for Washington.

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Injured Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul watches the game against the Denver Nuggets during Game 4 of the NBA playoffs at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 7, 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

"I was surprised, too," Paul said. "I found out on the plane, yesterday, flying here for this. In this league, anything can happen, so you just figure out what's next."

Paul went from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Suns before the start of the 2020-2021 season and instantly turned the Suns into a contender. He helped Phoenix to the 2021 NBA Finals only to fall to the Milwaukee Bucks. It was the only time he has made the Finals.

In a separate interview with the New York Times published Monday, Paul said that new team owner Mat Ishbia and Isiah Thomas, who is close with the billionaire owner, "wanted to go in a different direction."

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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul controls the ball during Game 4 of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on April 22, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports)

"It’s just – it’s tough. Seriously, it is part