DAL OFFSEASON: Trade & FA | Mavs "mostly done...but you never know."

[Kammrath]

why on earth OKC would want to deal Chris Paul to the Suns without getting their first round pick.

1) Dealing Paul and not taking back long term salary means they only get 18 instead of 10....if they take long term salary they get 10. 

2) I bet the guy Presti has his eye on is at 18 anyway, so he doesn't need 10....and 18 is cheaper salary.