Chris Paul continues to be linked with a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA News Roundup, Tuesday, 23rd July: Chris Paul to Detroit Pistons a possibility, Tim Duncan rejoins San Antonio Spurs and more

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

The 2019 offseason is now well underway, and NBA fans have already been treated to almost a month of excitement. Superstars such as Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis have been traded to title-contending teams, whereas the likes of Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Al Horford all opted to seek a new challenge in free agency.

Due to this, the 2019-20 season is quickly gearing up to be among the most exciting in recent memory, and plenty could still happen in the latter stages of the postseason.

A number of notable free agents remain available, while players such as Bradley Beal, Steven Adams, and Serge Ibaka continue to be linked with moves. So, with plenty going on around the NBA, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for July 23rd.

A Chris Paul trade to the Detroit Pistons is a possibility

Chris Paul is unlikely to see out the season with the Thunder

Chris Paul joined the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this month as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Russell Westbrook to Houston. With the Thunder undergoing a huge rebuild, it is believed that OKC general manager Sam Presti is keen to offload the veteran ahead of the new season.

Paul has been linked with the Miami Heat, while Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press believes the Detroit Pistons are another potential destination:

I think Paul’s game would fit with the Pistons better than Westbrook. It seems like eons ago, but Paul and Griffin were good together with the Clippers and you would expect the chemistry to play with the Pistons.

Paul is set to earn more than $124 million over the next three seasons and is coming off a season in which he averaged 15.6 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.6 rebounds.

Washington Wizards will offer Bradley Beal a new contract

Bradley Beal has been linked with a trade away from the Washington Wizards

Despite the Washington Wizards' ongoing struggles, the franchise remains keen to sign Bradley Beal to a longer contract. Beal has two years existing on his current deal, and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Wizards will offer him a new three-year contract on Friday:

Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard will offer guard Bradley Beal a three-year, $111 million maximum contract extension upon the All-Star becoming eligible to sign on Friday.

Beal has until October 21st to sign the extension, and ESPN's report states that it is unlikely that the Wizards will trade Beal if he snubs their latest offer.

With John Wall expected to miss the entire 19-20 season, Washington's prospects of making the postseason appear doubtful. However, the franchise still views the 26-year-old Beal as an important part of their future.

Tim Duncan rejoins the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant coach

Tim Duncan has returned to the San Antonio Spurs

Over the past 12 months, the San Antonio Spurs have suffered from a number of notable losses. Kawhi Leonard demanded a trade ahead of the 18-19 season, and he was soon followed out of San Antonio by Tony Parker and the retiring Manu Ginobili.

Nevertheless, Spurs fans finally have some positive news to celebrate as Tim Duncan has returned to the franchise as an assistant coach.

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After graduating from Wake Forest in 1997, Duncan went on to play 19 seasons with the Spurs before finally retiring back in 2016. During his time in San Antonio, Duncan was named as an NBA All-Star 15 times, while also winning 2 MVP awards.

Duncan also formed part of a legendary trio with Parker and Ginobili, which yielded title wins in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014. The center also won a championship back in 1999, taking his tally to five.