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NBA Free Agency: Ranking the top 10 points guards on the open market

By Michael Saenz

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 26: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a basket against Isaiah Taylor #22 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 26, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 26: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a basket against Isaiah Taylor #22 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on February 26, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – MAY 22: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets takes an open three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 22: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets takes an open three-point shot against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

1. Chris Paul, Houston Rockets (unrestricted)

2017-18 Stats: 18.6 points, 7.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds 

There’s no real surprise here as Chris Paul is one of the biggest free agents, overall, on the open market. Though he’s widely expected to re-sign with the Houston Rockets, don’t be surprised if he takes a meeting or two with other teams. There is reportedly a growing schism between the Rockets and Paul over potential money, and if it continues to expand we could see Paul officially hit the open market.

Chris Paul wants the full max money, and that could be hard for Houston to commit to. That could force Paul to seek his money elsewhere – potentially from a team like the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Although, Paul is aging quickly and has a history of injuries. Any team should be wary of giving him a huge contract. While he will almost certainly be worth it for the first two years of that contract, I’m not sure how I’d feel about paying a 38-year-old Chris Paul close to $50 million.

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