Another big name has hit the open market.
The Golden State Warriors have opted to waive veteran guard Chris Paul ahead of Sunday’s deadline, which would see his $30-million salary kick get guaranteed for next season, TNT’s Chris Haynes reported Sunday.
His $30 million contract for next season was not guaranteed, and by waiving him, the Warriors now have access to their full $12.8 million mid-level exception, according to Yahoo’s Jake Fischer.
Paul, 39, is one of the most decorated active NBA players, earning 12 all-star nods, 11 All-NBA selections and nine All-Defensive team selections over the course of his 19-year career.
He had the least productive season of his storied career last year, averaging a career-low 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists while mostly coming off the bench for the Warriors.
He bounced around last summer, heading to the Washington Wizards as part of a three-team trade that saw Bradley Beal end up in Phoenix. After that, he was traded to the Warriors as part of the trade sending Jordan Poole to Washington.