Report: CP3 expects to host Lakers, Clippers free-agent interest originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Chris Paul’s future with the Warriors remains uncertain, but if he were to leave the Bay Area, his next destination may not take him out of the state of California.
Although Paul is currently still under contract, Golden State has until June 28 to fully guarantee the remaining one-year, $30 million term or waive the veteran point guard.
If Paul were to enter free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are among the teams expected to be interested in the Hall of Famer’s future services, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Sunday.
The 19-year NBA veteran spent the 2023-2024 season with the Warriors, serving as the anchor of Golden State’s second unit while also taking on the role of starting point guard when Steph Curry missed time.
Paul averaged 9.2 points, 6.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 26.4 minutes per game over 58 appearances during his lone season in the Bay Area.
The 12-time NBA All-Star provided valuable experience when he was on the floor for the Warriors, but Golden State could focus on using Paul’s salary lock to facilitate a trade for a younger player, as the veteran point guard is 39 years old. -old .
Paul has long been close friends with Lakers superstar LeBron James, although the two have never played together on the same NBA team. However, he was teammates with Clippers star James Harden when the duo worked together for the Houston Rockets for two seasons from 2017 to 2019, making a possible reunion in Los Angeles intriguing.
Regardless of who retains interest in Paul if he becomes available, ultimately the Warriors remain first in line for his services if they decide to keep the veteran point guard for another season, albeit with a hefty price tag.
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