On paper, looks like they're a bit better, at least for the short term.
If Chris Paul stays healthy I think it's a huge upgrade. CP3 is still an elite defender at the PG spot, and will provide much better spacing than Rubio. The Suns need Ayton to make a leap to not just make the playoffs but contend.
It will be interesting to see, as Paul is a win now acquisition but I'm not sure the rest of the team is there yet. But they didn't give up a to get him.
OKC seems to have really come out on top between the trade that brought Paul in and the trade that brings him out, especially considering Houston is blowing up. and here we are. :/
Presti is putting on a clinic in terms of how to gather assets in a rebuild. To be fair he got most of his haul from trading away Westbrook and Paul George but even the little moves are good ones Getting a late 1st for Schroder and Danny Green's ending contract looks lopsided in the Laker's favor but Schroder is a FA after the season and almost certainly wouldn't have been re-signed. And dealing away he and CP3 just helps this year's tank while opening up more minutes for young guys.
And how about getting a 1st round pick both when he traded for Paul AND getting one when he he trades him away.
With things apparently imploding in Houston those 1sts could get very valuable. Same thing with the Clippers if Kawhi and PG decide to opt out if they fall short again next season.
OKC knows how to stay relevant being a small market team. Maybe we should try and follow their lead. Starts with drafting our version of Harden, Westbrook and Durant. That’s all McNair has to do....hah
I know you're joking, but that really is the only path to success in Sacramento. Draft well and then either build around those good draft picks or flip them to keep improving. How a Kings GM draft is going to be far and away the biggest reason they succeed or fail.