Chris Paul leave as Warrior’s decline the option on His contract for next season… See More…
Chris Paul has a $30 million team option on his contract for next season. The Golden State Warriors are widely expected to decline that option. Paul would then enter unrestricted free agency in the summer.
After missing out on a potential championship run, Paul is still searching for an opportunity to get his hands on the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
According to NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin, that opportunity is unlikely to come with Golden State.
Warriors owner Joe Lacob has previously spoken about the team’s desire to duck under the luxury tax for the 2024-25 season as Golden State looks to begin retooling its roster.
Paul’s reputation as an elite playmaking guard will ensure he has multiple options during the summer.
The Warriors would likely welcome him back next season if he was willing to take a significant pay cut. After all, he will be entering his age-39 season.
It’s unlikely that Paul will opt to join a rebuilding team or a roster that doesn’t project to be in contention.
At this point in his career, playing a role for a contender will likely be at the top of his priorities as he chases the one thing that has alluded him throughout his career: a championship.
If Paul is open to continuing his new role as a bench guard, he won’t be on the free-agent market for long.
