Early Predictions For Where Top 2017 NBA Free Agents Will Sign

4. Chris Paul, PG, Los Angeles Clippers (Player Option)

Where he will sign: Los Angeles Clippers

Yes, another superstar staying put. I apologize, but this will be a theme during 2017 NBA Free Agency. Then again, it’s been a theme during every recent offseason as players simply decline their options to cash in on the increasing salary cap.

I wouldn’t, however, be surprised if Chris Paul didn’t at least hold a couple of meetings with a few contenders looking for an upgrade at point guard. It’s no secret the Clippers’ championship window is closing.

I don’t think it’s going to get any easier next season with limited cap space and no 2017 draft picks available.

In the end, though, CP3 seems content in Los Angeles. Unless he does the unthinkable and joins the Lakers (unlikely), I just don’t see a scenario developing into which he ditches the bright lights of Hollywood.

Instead, he’ll cash in on one or two more big paydays with the Clippers and call it a career a few years down the road.

Paul is still one of the top point guards in the NBA despite his 31 years of age. Still, he’ll get paid big during free agency when he inevitably declines his player option. Don’t get your hopes up of anyone other than the Clippers being the team that’s dishing out that money.