The San Antonio Spurs are unlikely to see Chris Paul return next season due to a crowded backcourt.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs will likely not see Chris Paul return next season, according to Marc Stein.
Stein recently reported that with the Spurs’ logjam of guards (Stephon Castle and De’Aaron Fox) and the potential selection of guard Dylan Harper, there may not be space for the 40-year-old point guard.
“Anticipation is building that Chris Paul could be on the move again this offseason even though his time as a Spur as a mentor to Victor Wembanyama and a young team overall was an unabashed success. The reality now, though, is that San Antonio acquired De’Aaron Fox in February and just watched Stephon Castle assemble of a Rookie of the Year season. [I]t is difficult to see how there would be room in the Spurs’ backcourt next season.”
If true, then this report is not surprising.
San Antonio only signed him for a 1-year deal and was there to help Castle and his development, as well as for other young players.
He averaged 8.8 points and 7.4 assists in 28.0 minutes per game, and just 1.6 turnovers per game last season.
And if he does not come back, Paul’s impact will still be felt after the wealth of knowledge he left with the young team.
SAN ANTONIO STUDENT TO ATTEND 2025 NBA MATH HOOPS GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN NEW YORK CITY
The Spurs Math Hoops program announced that Zayden Neyland, a 5th-grade student from Japhet Elementary School of SAISD, will compete and represent San Antonio in the 2025 NBA Math Hoops Global Championship.
This year’s Championship will take place from June 24 to 27 in New York City, coinciding with the 2025 NBA Draft. Throughout their visit, students will have the chance to attend the NBA Draft, explore iconic landmarks around New York City, engage in hands-on STEM experiences with program partners, and compete for the 2025 Championship title.
Since 2012, NBA Math Hoops has served over 1 million students in partnership with nearly 30 NBA and WNBA teams, as well as founding partners including the NBA, Hasbro, and Getty Images.