Kawhi Leonard on the Clippers parting ways with Chris Paul: “Surprised at it. He’s always been a willing teammate when I’ve spoke to him. Only thing I could talk about is our conversations. And they’ve always been positive and team-forward. I didn’t have nothing to do with it. I… pic.twitter.com/cjyVw0a5dE

LAS VEGAS — Chris Paul officially becomes trade eligible on Monday. Paul, who had returned to the Clippers on a one-year deal for what he says is his last NBA season, has been away from the team since Dec. 3 after they decided to cut ties with him amid reported friction with coaches and executives.

As the unofficial start of the NBA's trade season approaches on Dec. 15, Chris Paul's future could come into focus very soon after the Los Angeles Clippers previously announced plans to part with the legendary point guard.

Paul, 40, ranks 41st all-time in points, second to Hall of Fame guard John Stockton in assists, and second to Stockton in steals. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Chris Paul Attends NBA Cup to Watch Two Former Teams After Clippers Exit.

The trade rumors surrounding Chris Paul are intensifying, with multiple teams reportedly showing serious interest in acquiring him.

Minnesota’s only good win is against Portland, which is under .500. The Wolves are 10-0 against below-.500 squads and 0-6 against non-losing teams. And they’ve had the second-easiest schedule in the NBA so far.

NBA insider Marc Stein reports that a homecoming for Paul, a native of North Carolina, likely isn't in the cards.

Recent reports indicate that Chris Paul is quietly attracting interest from a few teams as he remains focused.

Chris Paul has been linked to the Timberwolves, Rockets, and Knicks as he will be trade-eligible on Dec. 15. “There has been some interest in him from some teams who expressed interest in him during the offseason,

The Los Angeles Clippers have barely had any success in the NBA since their inception in the league in 1970. The closest that the LA Clippers have gotten to an NBA Championship was during the 2020-21 season,

The handful of teams with some interest in CP3 would rather wait until the Clippers buy him out and sign him as a free agent.