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Chris Paul Signs with San Antonio Spurs, Leaving Warriors Amidst Klay Thompson’s Uncertain Future in Basketball”.

Chris Paul has signed with the San Antonio Spurs after being released by the Golden State Warriors. The deal is for one year and $11 million-plus, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Golden State parted ways with Paul before a deadline that would have guaranteed him $30 million for next season, after failing to find a trade partner.

In his 58 games last season, he averaged 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc. Despite being 39 years old, his scoring ability has declined from his All-Star days, but he remains a valuable playmaker and floor leader.

Joining a young Spurs team led by Victor Wembanyama, Paul will provide experience and leadership at the point guard position. The team also drafted shooting guard Stephon Castle from UConn with the fourth pick in the NBA Draft. This move marks a new chapter for Paul’s career as he looks to make an impact with the Spurs and continue to grow as a player on both sides of the court.

Meanwhile, Klay Thompson’s future with the Warriors is uncertain as talks between him and the team have reportedly broken down. Thompson is now a free agent and plans to meet with several teams including Lakers, Clippers, Mavericks and 76ers to discuss his future in basketball

Riley Johnson

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