Chris Paul is expected to leave the San Antonio Spurs this offseason and join the Dallas Mavericks as an unrestricted free agent, filling in at point guard while Kyrie Irving recovers from injury.
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to actively pursue a strong addition at the point guard position in free agency, as they look to replace Kyrie Irving, who will miss a significant portion of next season due to the ACL tear he suffered in March.
Chris Paul
Chris Paul
Chris Paul
MIN: 27.96
PTS: 8.82 (49.48%)
REB: 3.61
As: 7.38
ST: 1.26
BL: 0.27
TO: 1.57
GM: 82
According to NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, San Antonio Spurs veteran Chris Paul could emerge as a potential replacement for Irving in Dallas.
"Paul is already 40 years old, but he was a productive leader on the Spurs—a team fighting for playoff position before Victor Wembanyama was lost for the season (deep vein thrombosis)," Pincus wrote.
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"San Antonio may want Paul back because of who he is and what he’s capable of doing, but with De’Aaron Fox, rookie of the year Stephon Castle and guard Dylan Harper (the Spurs’ presumed No. 2 overall pick), the veteran may choose a team giving him a greater opportunity to play.
"While he has strong ties to Los Angeles (Lakers and Clippers), where his family has lived (don’t count them out), he may go to a team with an injured starting point guard." he added.
"Prediction: The Dallas Mavericks, who need a replacement guard until Kyrie Irving is healthy, use the TMLE on Paul."
At 40 years old, Paul will be entering his 21st NBA campaign next season. Despite his age, he remained a valuable contributor for the Spurs, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc.
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