Following the recent trade between the Golden State Warriors and the Washington Wizards, there has been a lot of talk among basketball fans. Chris Paul moved to Golden State as part of the transaction, while Jordan Poole and future draft picks were given to the Wizards. Consequently, a lot of people are now speculating about how this trade would impact the Warriors’ prospects of reaching the NBA Finals in 2024.

The Golden State Warriors are one of the strongest teams going into the 2024 NBA Finals, according to FanDuel. With +1200 odds, they are the fifth-best in the league to make it to the finals. The only teams with better odds than the Warriors are the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns. Golden State still has the third-best odds in the Western Conference, notwithstanding this placement.

Even though he might not be the same player he once was, Chris Paul is still a reliable point guard who can win games for his team. In addition to finding open teammates, his superb passing and ball-handling abilities allow him to contribute a decent number of points. Paul also does a thorough job of defending himself in court.