Chris Paul just finished his 20th season in the NBA, but he may not be done yet.
The 12-time All-Star has said he’d like to keep playing in the league, but there is a lot of curiosity and speculation about where he will be next season.
According to a new report from Marc Stein, Paul may very well be back in 2025-26, but he might not be with the San Antonio Spurs.
In fact, he could try to move himself closer to home in Los Angeles.
“Chris Paul would be another Mavericks target at $5.7 million, but there is a growing belief that Paul — after starting all 82 games last season in San Antonio as a 39-year-old newcomer to the Spurs — is determined to play closer to his home base in Los Angeles if he indeed comes back for a 21st season,” Stein said, via NBACentral.
Chris Paul is reportedly ‘determined’ to play closer to home in Los Angeles next season, per @TheSteinLine
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Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of talk about Paul possibly moving to the Dallas Mavericks.
That is because the Mavericks will be without Kyrie Irving for much of next season, and they want a proven and reliable point guard to lead them.
Paul certainly checks all the boxes for someone the Mavericks could use.
However, he would rather play in Los Angeles so he can be close to his family and friends, which makes complete sense.
He is at the point in his career where he is thinking of what comes after he hangs up his jersey for good.
Being near his family and friends is something that Paul deserves, especially after such a special and historic career.
That career isn’t over yet, because Paul clearly still has gas in the tank.
Last season, he played in all 82 games for the Spurs, posting 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists.
Paul still wants to play, and he is still able.
He just wants to make sure he does it closer to home.
