Chris Paul heads back to LA, will not return to the Suns

In what is expected to be his last NBA season, 11-time All-NBA and 12-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year, $3.6 million contract for his 21st season, according to NBA Insider Chris Haynes.

The 2025-26 season will be Chris Paul’s 21st and likely final year in the league as his dream scenario is in place to finish his career at home with the Los Angeles Clippers. https://t.co/2vEJ66snwR

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 21, 2025 Paul, 40, was rumored to return to the Phoenix Suns after two years away from the Valley, but ultimately chose to go to the Clippers to play near his family and home. Paul previously played for Los Angeles from 2011…