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The L.A. Clippers have a huge summer that will officially begin on July 1, when free agents can officially agree to contracts as well as offer sheets. Their biggest goals in free agency will be retaining the services of All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, who are both entering unrestricted free agency for the first time their respective careers.
While Griffin is expected to take meetings from the Clippers, it doesn't sound like any of those meetings have taken place yet. On the flip side, Paul has reportedly met with the team to discuss the future of the organization. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical:
Sources: Chris Paul and his agents met with Clippers officials today, discussed future. They'll talk again soon.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2017
Los Angeles can offer Paul a five-year ‘super-max' contract (which he qualifies for) worth around $205 million and Griffin a five-year max contract worth around $152 million. The Clippers
If Chris Paul re-signs with the Clippers: 5 years, about $205 million.
If Chris Paul signs with another team: 4 years, about $152 million.— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 23, 2017
If Blake Griffin re-signs with Clippers: 5 years, about $175 million.
If Blake Griffin signs with another team: 4 years, about $130 million.— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 23, 2017
Thus far, Paul has been reported to take meetings with the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, and the Clippers. The Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat, and Rockets are expected to pursue Griffin.
Paul averaged 18.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game while doing all he could to lead the Clippers in Griffin's injury absences. Griffin averaged 21.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists on 49% shooting, but missed critical postseason games for the second year in a row due to injury as his team was eliminated in the first round.
