According to Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus, 39-year-old veteran Chris Paul could join Los Angeles this offseason
Los Angeles Lakers
Coverage
Pincus said, "I would be remiss if I didn't mention the possibility of Chris Paul. There's a good chance he could be traded or cut by the Warriors. He and LeBron James are obviously close. The Lakers signing Paul is a possibility. This makes a lot of sense to me. Would Paul go for a base salary? I don't know. I don't want to say he's cheap for the Lakers, but in the absence of a better offer, I could see it."
Contractual situation
Chris Paul currently has one year left on his contract with the Golden State Warriors, with a salary of $30 million for the 2024-25 season, but it's a non-guaranteed contract. That means the Warriors have the option to trade or cut him in the offseason to free up salary space.
Relationship with LeBron
Paul and LeBron James close relationship, the two have been close friends for many years. Previously, LeBron has publicly expressed the hope that the same team with Paul, which also adds to the possibility of Paul joining the Lakers.
Lakers' Needs
The Lakers are looking to bolster their roster, especially at the point guard position. Despite Paul's age, his experience and leadership are still invaluable to the Lakers. Paul joining the Lakers can provide the team with stable ball-handling and organizing ability, but also be able to contribute their own scoring and defense in critical moments.
