Chris Paul has agreed to a one-year, $11 million-plus deal with the San Antonio Spurs following his release from the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Warriors waived Paul before a deadline that would have guaranteed him $30 million for next season as they were unable to find a trade partner.
The 39-year-old Paul still contributes as a capable playmaker and floor general on the court, despite his scoring abilities being somewhat diminished from his prime. Last season, he averaged 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 turnovers, and 1.2 steals per game with the Warriors in San Francisco where he served as a backcourt mate and backup to Stephen Curry.
With the departure of Klay Thompson from Golden State uncertain, talks with the five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion have reportedly broken down. Thompson is now exploring free agency and plans to meet with teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Philadelphia 76ers. As the Warriors seek to reshape their roster around Curry, they will need to address Thompson’s future with the team.
Meanwhile, Paul will be joining the Spurs alongside rising star Victor Wembanyama and four-year veteran Tre Jones in San Antonio. With this new addition to their roster, the Spurs are expected to continue their dominance in the Western Conference next season.
