Report: CP3 expected to receive free agency interest from Lakers and Clippers

Report: CP3 expected to receive free agency interest from Lakers and Clippers originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area

Chris Paul’s future with the Warriors remains uncertain, but if he leaves the Bay Area, his next destination may not take him outside the state of California.

Although Paul is still under contract, Golden State has until June 28 to fully guarantee his one-year contract with $30 million remaining, or release the veteran point guard.

If Paul entered into free will, the Los Angeles Lakers It is 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 2023-24 season with the Warriors, serving as an anchor of Golden State’s second unit, while also stepping in as the 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 in 58 games during his lone season in the Bay Area.

The 12-time NBA All-Star provided valuable experience when he was on the field for the Warriors, but Golden State may be focused on using Paul’s salary range to facilitate a trade for a younger player, as the veteran point guard is 39. years. -old .

Paul has been a close friend for a long time Lakers star LeBron James, although the two never played together on the same NBA team. However, he was teammates with Clippers star James Harden when the duo joined the Houston Rockets for two seasons from 2017 to 2019, making a potential reunion in Los Angeles intriguing.

Regardless of who maintains interest in Paul should he become available, ultimately the Warriors remain first in line for his services if they decide to keep the veteran point guard for another season, albeit at a steep price.

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