Chris Paul could possibly be suiting up for a special squad subsequent season, and the Dallas Mavericks is perhaps first in line.
The 40-year-old level guard is about to turn into an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
Paul could possibly be on the transfer as soon as once more, this time from the San Antonio Spurs to the Mavericks, in line with Eric Pincus.
“San Antonio might want Paul again due to who he’s and what he’s able to doing, however with De’Aaron Fox, rookie of the yr Stephon Fortress and guard Dylan Harper (the Spurs’ presumed No. 2 total choose), the veteran could select a workforce giving him a better alternative to play,” Pincus stated.
The logic behind the prediction is tied to Dallas’ present scenario, with Pincus explaining, “Whereas he has robust ties to Los Angeles (Lakers and Clippers), the place his household has lived (don’t depend them out), he could go to a workforce with an injured place to begin guard. Prediction: The Dallas Mavericks, who want a alternative guard till Kyrie Irving is wholesome, use the TMLE on Paul.”
Irving is anticipated to overlook a big chunk of the 2025-26 season on account of a left ACL tear, creating a niche at level guard that Paul may fill seamlessly.
Regardless of his age, CP3 simply performed all 82 video games for the Spurs this previous season, averaging 8.8 factors, 3.6 rebounds, and seven.4 assists, whereas capturing 42.7 % from the sector, 37.7 % from deep, and 92.4 % on the line.
Paul, a 12-time All-Star and member of the NBA’s Prime 75 listing, has performed for seven completely different franchises in his legendary profession, and will quickly be including an eighth.
Marc Stein of The Stein Line just lately echoed Pincus’ sentiment, reporting that CP3 is “not anticipated to be again with the Spurs.”
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