On May 22, Beijing time, Eric Pincus, a reporter from the bleachers, revealed in the program that Paul, a 39 year old veteran of the Warriors, might join the Lakers during this offseason. Paul and Warriors still have a one-year contract, and the salary of 2024-25 season is 30 million dollars, which is a non guarantee contract. Judging from Paul's current level and Warrior's salary, Warrior is likely to dismiss him.
"If I don't mention the possibility of Chris Paul, it would be too careless. He may be traded or fired by the Warriors. His relationship with LeBron (James) is obviously very close. The Lakers' signing of Paul is a possibility. It's meaningful for me. Will Paul go to get the base salary? I don't know. I don't want to say that he is cheap for the Lakers, but I can foresee without a better offer. " Eric Pincus said.
The Lakers were interested in Paul as early as a few years ago, but they have not been able to do so. Paul and James are really good friends. Among the original "Banana Boat Brothers", Wade and Anthony retired, leaving James and Paul alone.
Paul averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists in the Warriors Field last season, with a shooting percentage of 44.1%, a three-point shooting percentage of 37.1% and a free throw percentage of 82.7%. Paul's scoring and assists fell to the lowest in his career, and Paul became a substitute for the first time in his career.
Paul and the Warrior system are not very compatible, and Paul's annual salary of 30 million next season is not guaranteed. The Warriors are under great salary pressure, and the team faces the pressure of renewing Thompson's contract and possibly extending Kumminga's contract in advance. The warrior is more likely to cut Paul.
Once Paul recovers his freedom, the Lakers are his favorite home. After all, the Lakers have his friend James. And Paul may only accept the veteran's basic salary contract at this time. After all, the championship winning teams basically have no salary space.
The Lakers plan to make a big change in the lineup this summer, but it is unlikely that the team will introduce Mitchell and hope to get Trey Young. After all, the chips are not very attractive. The Lakers may be able to catch up with Dezhangtai Murray, but it is also difficult. After all, the Lakers tried to get Dezhangtai Murray in the middle of this season, but failed.
For the Lakers, if they can get Paul as a base salary, it will really be a big profit. Paul can act as the point guard of the second team of the Lakers, just like Rondo in the championship season in 2020, and stay on the court at the critical moment.
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