Report: Chris Paul Not Expected To Be Back With Spurs

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Chris Paul is not expected to be back with the San Antonio Spurs. 

Paul, 40, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. 

“Anticipation is building that Paul could be on the move again this offseason even though his time as a Spur as a mentor to Victor Wembanyama and a young team overall was an unabashed success,” Stein wrote. “The reality now, though, is that San Antonio acquired De’Aaron Fox in February and just watched Stephon Castle assemble a Rookie of the Year season.

“Since winning the May 12 draft lottery, San Antonio has likewise attempted to convey a desire to rival teams that it intends to keep the No. 2 overall pick in next month’s draft to select Rutgers’ Dylan Harper. With or without Harper in the Alamo City next season, it is difficult to see how there would be room in the Spurs’ backcourt next season.”

Paul appeared in all 82 games for the Spurs this 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, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors and Spurs. He’s one of the best point guards in NBA history. 

A future Hall of Famer, Paul has career averages of 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 9.2 assists. It will be interesting to see where he’s playing next season.