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Chris Paul ‘Wants To Be A Starter,’ Could Sign With Clippers Or Suns

Originally posted on Hoops Wire | By Ashish Mathur | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 3:32 PM ET

Chris Paul “wants to be a starter” next season, according to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press.

Paul could sign with the Los Angeles Clippers or Phoenix Suns.

Chris Paul wants to be a starter, we’re told, which is part of the reason why he evidently hasn’t made up his mind yet. Clippers still very hopeful he picks them.

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 2, 2025

Paul, who played for the San Antonio Spurs last season, is an unrestricted free agent. He’s not expected to re-sign with the Spurs.

Paul appeared in all 82 games for the Spurs last season. He averaged 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists while shooting 42.7% from the field, 37.7% from beyond the arc and 92.4% from the free-throw line.

A 12-time All-Star, Paul has played for the New Orleans Hornets, Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Suns, Golden State Warriors and Spurs. He’s one of the best point guards in NBA history.

A top 75 player of all time, Paul has career averages of 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 9.2 assists.

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