In the days leading up to June 28, the Golden State Warriors will officially announce that they will not pick up the team’s $30 million option on Chris Paul (it’s possible the Warriors and CP3 could agree to move that deadline back if the Warriors believe his salary portion would could be part of the deal). of a trade). At 39 years old, Paul still has a spot on an NBA roster, just not at that price.
If the Warriors don’t pick up that option, Paul will become a free agent this summer. Where could he land? The Lakers and Spurs are the teams that continue to rise, reports Marc Stein in his latest newsletter.
“The Spurs and Lakers continue to pose as potential suitors for the Warriors’ Chris Paul if Paul becomes a free agent this season. Paul’s longstanding friendship with LeBron James and his well-known desire to remain as close to his LA-based family as possible.” possibly certainly add credence to the idea that the Lakers signed him.”
Both teams are looking forward to it.
In addition to his relationship with LeBron James (who are trying to make the Lakers happy while they work out a new contract), the Lakers need more depth, and Paul showed last season in Golden State that he can still lift a second unit when he comes off the bench. The Lakers can probably only offer a veteran minimum contract, but if that’s all that’s on the table, Being close to his family in Los Angeles would be important to Paul.
The Spurs are looking for point guards to play with Victor Wembanyama. While San Antonio’s priority is a younger starter at the position – Dejounte Murray, or perhaps Darius Garland – adding an experienced backup with a high IQ like Paul could also work.
Steve Kerr said he enjoyed coaching CP3 in Golden State and hopes he returns. Whatever happens, Paul has options.
