Chris Paul Trade Rumors: Stephen Curry Not In Warriors' Trade Package, According To Report

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As of right now, the Golden State Warriors do not plan to part with young point guard Stephen Curry in a trade offer for Chris Paul, according to ESPN's Marc Stein. That means that trade talks between the two sides are "cooling" at this time.

The refusal to include Curry, a third-year guard that is arguably the Warriors' top trade asset, may stem from the reluctance of Paul to sign a long-term extension with the Warriors. Paul has reportedly indicated that teams who go after good friend Tyson Chandler stand a better chance of keeping him, but with the new CBA rules in place, it's far more lucrative for him to wait until after the 2012 season to sign a new deal with whomever he plays with this season.

The news contradicts an earlier report that suggested the Warriors were willing to part with Curry, Ekpe Udoh and Klay Thompson in order to land Paul.

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