NBA News Roundup, Tuesday, July 30th: Chris Paul could still be traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Davis chasing NBA title, and more

The 2019 off-season 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 campaign is quickly gearing up to be among the most exciting seasons in recent memory.

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 30th.

Rival NBA executive expects the Thunder to trade Chris Paul

Chris Paul spent two seasons with the Houston Rockets

In one of the biggest moves of the off-season, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Chris Paul. While the trade provides Westbrook with the platform to contend for a championship during the remaining prime years of his career, Paul finds himself on an OKC team that is fully committed to a rebuild.

At 34, Paul is not part of the Thunder’s long-term plans, and at least one rival NBA executive believes that Sam Presti will attempt to move the veteran:

It was the right move (to trade Westbrook), especially considering all they got back. But some of that was to eat Paul’s contract. But I bet Sam (Presti) flips Paul for something useful too.

CP3 is coming off a season in which he averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 8.2 assists over 58 appearances. Paul has attracted interest from the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, although teams have been put off by the three years and more than $100 million remaining on his existing contract.

Anthony Davis desperate to win a first NBA championship

Anthony Davis is hoping to compete with the Los Angeles Lakers

Despite only turning 26 earlier this month, Anthony Davis has already established himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA. The University of Kentucky product has already amassed six All-Star appearances while holding career averages of 23.7 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.

However, Davis has been less successful on the team front, and the new Los Angeles Lakers man told ESPN that he is desperate to win a title:

Obviously, at the end of my career, if I don't win a championship that would be, I would feel, one of my biggest failures. But right now, I still have a lot to do in this world on and off the court. So I don't feel like I've failed in anything. I think I just continue to do it over until I succeed at it.

After spending seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis will be hoping to challenge for a title in Los Angeles this season.

Myles Turner has no shortage of suitors around the league

Myles Turner has been an important player for the Indiana Pacers

Myles Turner signed a new four-year, $80 million deal with the Indiana Pacers last summer, although the continued emergence of Domantas Sabonis has led to suggestions that the Pacers may be open to trading one of their young bigs.

And, according to a new report from Ian Begley of SNY, the Pacers have engaged in trade talks with a number of teams:

Teams inquired with Indiana about Myles Turner both before and after the NBA Draft. Multiple teams that had conversations with the Pacers about Turner came away with the impression that it would take an incredibly significant offer to land him.

During the 18-19 season, Turner averaged 13.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game. Indiana will need to receive a huge haul to part with the 23-year-old, although a deal could be made ahead of the trade deadline.