US media took a look at Paul s five next players: Help the king in time and go to the East to realize his dream of winning the championship?

The 39-year-old Paul played 82 games with the Spurs, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 42.7% + 37.7% + 92.4%! He is already 40 years old and now attracts the attention of many teams in the free market. Today, the media has included Paul’s top five next players in the free market.

Although I tend to play in cities closer to home and the Clippers are expected to sign him, there are actually five teams that are very suitable for Paul and are eager to get him in order to make a difference in the new season.

Jazz "Leading Newcomers to Level Up"

If Wenban Yama had not been injured in the middle of the season, Paul might still be able to bring the Spurs into the playoffs, just as he had led a group of newcomers to become a dark horse when the Thunder was not optimistic about the outside world. The Jazz also have this opportunity. As one of the teams with the worst record in the 2024-25 season, if Paul is welcomed, the combination of Collins, Markcanen and Kessler can also make Paul another surprise in the playoff journey.

Kings "Shittime Help"

Sacramento has lacked a real point guard since last season. Paul's traditional style defender is very suitable for Lavender and Sabonis Jr., and when DeRozan is expected to choose to leave, the Kings can actually consider signing Paul.

Paul helped Ayton play the best season in his career with the Suns, and Booker also completed his transformation in the playoffs due to Paul's arrival. It can be said that data cannot reflect the true value of CP3, but it is indeed in the twilight era.

Magic "Icin on the cake"

Magic's lineup is still strong and with Bain's arrival, they are expected to go to the next level in the new season. But the team obviously needs a veteran player in the bench and locker room, and Paul can do it well.

Bankero plays well, and his partner Sargers and Wagner is enough to keep the Magic going into the playoffs next year, but Paul's experience can undoubtedly add icing on the cake to the team.

Nets "turned into dark horses"

Cameron Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Porter Jr. It makes the Nets very suitable for introducing Paul in their existing lineup, and they can sort out this young team with great potential on the offensive end.

If Porter Jr., Clarkston Jr. and Thomas Jr. are led by Paul, the Nets in the new season are indeed likely to become a dark horse. After all, the East is weaker than before when Halliburton and Tatum both receive the influence of Achilles tendon.

Bucks "Lifting Champions Popular"

Bucks cut Lillard, the Bucks lacked major general in the backcourt, Antetokounmpo welcomed Turner, and Halliburton and Tatum mentioned earlier were affected by the tear of the Achilles tendon, and the Bucks had the best opportunity to break out of the East.

Paul's experience can help the Bucks on the bench and locker room, and can also partner with players like Turner. They can bring higher efficiency to the team in limited time, which is often enough to make a competitive team a favorite to become a championship!