Signing Chris Paul may reportedly be “Plan A” for the Lakers in free agency, and the team may be one of the top suitors for his services if the Washington Wizards do indeed buy him out in the wake of their blockbuster trade sending Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, but don’t expect Los Angeles to break the bank to acquire the 39-year-old’s services.
According to Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times, the Lakers do want Paul, but only if he’s willing to accept a veteran’s minimum contract:
The Lakers for sure would have interest in acquiring Chris Paul, but only for the veteran minimum.