Chris Paul is choosing between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers and everything is on the line
Chris Paul has played for seven teams—but this time, the choice is deeply personal. After an all-games-played year with the Spurs, he’s down to just two options. Both are old homes. Both carry unfinished business. And whichever team he picks might not just get a player—they might get the closing chapter of one of basketball’s most respected careers.
The Los Angeles Clippers could be the setting for Chris Paul ’s final act with James Harden by his sideChris Paul just wrapped up a season where he played every game for the Spurs and hit some major milestones—like being the first NBA player in his 20th season to start all 82 games and score 23,000 points with over 12,000 assists—now he’s gearing up for a final farewell. Insider Chris Haynes has confirmed that his choice is down to two teams he’s previously played for: the Clippers (2011–17) and the Suns (2020–23).
For the Los Angeles Clippers, it would mark a full-circle moment. CP3 shone there for six seasons, with career averages of 18.8 points and 9.8 assists, solidifying a legacy associated with the city’s “Lob City” peak. Joining forces again with James Harden, who recently inked a two-year contract, he’d be part of a notable backcourt—even if his role could be more of a supporting one in their championship ambitions.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns still have some work to do: Paul guided them to the 2021 NBA Finals and assisted Phoenix in reaching a franchise-high 64 wins in 2021–22, with averages of 15.1 points and 9.5 assists over 194 games. Reunited with Devin Booker, he could step back into a pivotal playmaking position that marked one of the most exhilarating times in Suns history.
Paul's decision is very personal. He openly stated that it's about family, stressing how crucial it is to be close to his wife Jada and their two children in Los Angeles after years of playing away. But basketball still matters: his last period with the Spurs demonstrated solid mentorship and consistent stats — proof that he still has valuable energy left.
The Clippers are likely to provide a veteran to support Harden off the bench, while Phoenix could give him the chance to start again. Reddit is buzzing about this idea, “He will have a much bigger role on the Suns than he will playing next to Harden.”
Coming back to the Clippers would be really meaningful and personal — it's a return to the city where he made a name for himself, close to family, and an opportunity to go for a championship without the pressure of being a starter.
Also Read: Is LeBron James preparing to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after leaked talk of early retirement?
Going back to Phoenix offers some serious competition — important game time with Devin Booker, another opportunity for a Finals run, and a reminder that Paul's veteran expertise is still vital for a title contender.
The Los Angeles Clippers could be the setting for Chris Paul ’s final act with James Harden by his sideChris Paul just wrapped up a season where he played every game for the Spurs and hit some major milestones—like being the first NBA player in his 20th season to start all 82 games and score 23,000 points with over 12,000 assists—now he’s gearing up for a final farewell. Insider Chris Haynes has confirmed that his choice is down to two teams he’s previously played for: the Clippers (2011–17) and the Suns (2020–23).
For the Los Angeles Clippers, it would mark a full-circle moment. CP3 shone there for six seasons, with career averages of 18.8 points and 9.8 assists, solidifying a legacy associated with the city’s “Lob City” peak. Joining forces again with James Harden, who recently inked a two-year contract, he’d be part of a notable backcourt—even if his role could be more of a supporting one in their championship ambitions.
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns still have some work to do: Paul guided them to the 2021 NBA Finals and assisted Phoenix in reaching a franchise-high 64 wins in 2021–22, with averages of 15.1 points and 9.5 assists over 194 games. Reunited with Devin Booker, he could step back into a pivotal playmaking position that marked one of the most exhilarating times in Suns history.
Paul's decision is very personal. He openly stated that it's about family, stressing how crucial it is to be close to his wife Jada and their two children in Los Angeles after years of playing away. But basketball still matters: his last period with the Spurs demonstrated solid mentorship and consistent stats — proof that he still has valuable energy left.
The Clippers are likely to provide a veteran to support Harden off the bench, while Phoenix could give him the chance to start again. Reddit is buzzing about this idea, “He will have a much bigger role on the Suns than he will playing next to Harden.”
Coming back to the Clippers would be really meaningful and personal — it's a return to the city where he made a name for himself, close to family, and an opportunity to go for a championship without the pressure of being a starter.
Also Read: Is LeBron James preparing to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after leaked talk of early retirement?
Going back to Phoenix offers some serious competition — important game time with Devin Booker, another opportunity for a Finals run, and a reminder that Paul's veteran expertise is still vital for a title contender.
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