Return to the Clippers or join the Lakers? Paul aims to play in Los Angeles. The Mavericks are expected to become a dark horse in the competition

On June 29, the NBA entered the offseason. According to famous reporter Marc Stein and others, veteran Paul is determined to play in Los Angeles next season. Lakers reporter Trevor Lane then analyzed the adaptability of Paul and the Lakers, and the Mavericks are likely to become the dark horse for Paul.

According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Paul is "decided" to play in Los Angeles closer to home next season. Marc Stein noted: "Paul is a target in the Mavericks' point guard position. But more and more people believe that Paul - who was a 39-year-old veteran last season, played 82 games - if he does return to the NBA for his 21st season, he is determined to play closer to his hometown of Los Angeles."

For this, Lakers reporter Trevor from Lakers Nation Lane tweeted, talking about Paul's adaptability with the Lakers: "A controversial decision before the league to prevent Paul from coming to the Lakers for nearly 15 years. If he can join the Lakers now, it would be a very interesting story. Considering that if he joins with a basic salary contract, it is beyond reproach to him from the perspective of return on investment. However, in the absence of major changes in the team's lineup, it is really doubtful whether Paul's technical characteristics can be adapted to the Lakers." The thing mentioned by

Trevor Lane came from 2011. Paul, who played for the Hornets at the time, was infinitely close to joining the Lakers. The two sides even reached an agreement on the trading level, but in the end the deal was stopped by the league. It is worth mentioning that Paul then joined the Clippers.

In addition, according to reporter Brett Siegel, the Mavericks intend to sign Paul. Since Irving will be out for a long time due to an ACL injury on the left knee, the Mavericks need to introduce a point guard. Another reporter, Eric Pincus, predicted that the Mavericks would use the taxpayer's middle-class special case to sign Paul.

In the just-passed 2024-25 season, Paul played 82 games for the Spurs, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. Which team do you think he will join? Welcome to give your opinions in the comment section.