Chris Paul won’t return to team with ‘open mind’ for next destination

after that Los Angeles Clippers make surprising decision to retire Chris Paul already I have no intention of vetoing any team. It could be his final stop in his final season in the NBA.

According to mark steina journalist specializing in the NBA, the point guard is currently Open your mind about your next destinationHe is set to part ways with the Clippers.

“Paul is now said to have an open mind about where he could end up in the NBA, where he could have a much happier ending than his second stint as a Clipper.” Stein writes in his latest Substack article:

Paul’s decision to join the Clippers this summer was motivated by: I want to reunite with my former team in my fourth year. and opportunity to get closer to family In Los Angeles.

People who turn 40 years old, Eligible to be transferred this Monday After signing a one-year contract worth $3.6 million.

According to various reports, multiple teams have already expressed interest in acquiring Paul. Charlotte Hornets were one of the teams interested in Chris Paul Last preseason, however, the future Hall of Fame point guard revealed: He didn’t want to play any further away from his family in Phoenix.

However, according to Mark Stein himself, The Hornets are not expected to pursue the 12-time NBA All-Star this time around.

“A person with knowledge of the Hornets’ thinking said this week that the Hornets are not expected to pursue the 40-year-old, but Paul is said to be open-minded about where he goes now, where he can have a much happier final chapter than he had in his second stint as a Clipper.” Stein reported.

The LA Clippers reportedly want to facilitate a trade for Paul to find a new home.

According to Brett Siegel of CluttPointsso much Houston Rockets as Minnesota Timberwolves They have expressed interest in acquiring Paul.

Paul, who is in his 21st NBA season, His career-low averages are 2.6 points and 3.3 assists. 14.3 minutes per game. This season will be his last in the NBA.