Report: Former Suns Guard Could Join Lakers

Chris Paul could still see more of the Phoenix Suns if he joins the Los Angeles Lakers.

Apr 14, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) drives past Utah Jazz guard Keynote George (3) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports / D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

PHOENIX -- Former Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul might be on a mission to play on each team in the Pacific division.

Having already played for the Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors, Paul is rumored to be a candidate to join the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer according to B/R's Eric Pincus.

"Chris Paul will probably be a free agent," Pincus said. "There is a reasonable chance he gets traded or just cut by the Warriors. LeBron [James] and him obviously have a close relationship. There is a universe where the Lakers sign Chris Paul. I don't think it's outrageous... I would be remiss without mentioning Chris Paul as a real possibility. It makes a lot of sense to me... Is Chris coming for the minimum? I don’t know... I don’t want to say he comes cheap to the Lakers, but in the absence of a better offer I could see that.”

Paul initially was set to join the Lakers in 2011 before the NBA - acting then as owners of the Hornets - vetoed the trade.

Now, he could re-join over a decade later as he still searches for his first championship ring.

Paul's $30 million salary for the upcoming 2024-25 season is not guaranteed until June 28. He is in the final year of his deal and just turned 39.