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Dallas Mavericks Could Reportedly Be Landing Spot For NBA Legend

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 26, 2025 6:09 PM ET

Chris Paul is fresh off his 20th season in the NBA (and first playing for the San Antonio Spurs).

Despite turning 40 earlier this month, the future Hall of Famer still remains a very productive point guard.

Via The NBA (on November 15): "12K ASSISTS FOR CP3!

Chris Paul joins John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to reach 12,000 assists"

12K ASSISTS FOR CP3!

Chris Paul joins John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to reach 12,000 assists pic.twitter.com/50ITAU2InC
— NBA (@NBA) November 16, 2024

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Paul could be a target for the Dallas Mavericks this summer.

He will be a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.

Monday Best around-the-league NBA notes are here with all the latest free agency and trade talk … delayed one day because I had to make a quick detour to West London to pay homage to the best technical footballer I’ve ever seen one last time: https://t.co/oUQqVHpqcm pic.twitter.com/5klATPIhQm
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 26, 2025

Paul finished this past season with averages of 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.7% from the three-point range in 82 games.

Via Bleacher Report: "Chris Paul has started all 82 games for the first time in his career

First player to play all games in season 20 or later"

Chris Paul has started all 82 games for the first time in his career

First player to play all games in season 20 or later pic.twitter.com/XdEpKaCcwI
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 13, 2025

The Mavs are in need of a point guard because Kyrie Irving is rehabbing from a season-ending injury.

Via Mavs PR on March 4: "The Dallas Mavericks announced yesterday that Kyrie Irving sustained a left knee sprain against the Kings on March 3. Upon further medical evaluation, an MRI revealed a torn left knee ACL for Irving.

Irving will be listed as out with medical updates to follow as necessary."

The Dallas Mavericks announced yesterday that Kyrie Irving sustained a left knee sprain against the Kings on March 3. Upon further medical evaluation, an MRI revealed a torn left knee ACL for Irving.

Irving will be listed as out with medical updates to follow as necessary.
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) March 4, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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