Teaming up with Harden again? The 40-year-old Paul is expected to return to the Clippers: hinting that he doesn't want to be away from his family

On June 6, Beijing time, according to the American media TheDraftStack, sources revealed that the Clippers and Paul are expected to be interested in reuniting with each other. The 40-year-old Paul will enter the free agent market, and the Clippers are looking for a backup point guard, so Paul is an attractive option. It was previously reported that Harden plans to jump out of his contract and sign a new contract extension with the Clippers, and if Paul returns to the Clippers, it means that he and Harden will be teammates again, and the two have worked together for a while with the Rockets.

Visiting The Pat McAfee Show today, Paul himself spoke about his upcoming free agent status. The veteran hinted that he is eager to keep playing, and family will be a key factor in his decision to go.

"I still love basketball and train in the arena every day...... My decision was more for the sake of my family. I talked to my family about it. The son is 16 years old and the daughter is 12 years old. I haven't been able to live with them for the last six seasons and I've been separated from them for the past six years. This is at the heart of our discussion. Paul said.

The US media said that judging from the place where Paul's family lives (Los Angeles), he seems to be hinting at a possible return to the West Coast. That means he might consider the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, or even the Portland Trail Blazers.

Regardless of which team Paul ends up joining, his performances have proven that the 40-year-old can still contribute to the team. Last season with the Spurs, Paul played in 82 regular season games, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 37.7 percent from three-point range.

As a veteran, Paul can add experience to any team, and he's still chasing that NBA championship ring that seems out of reach. While multiple teams fit his needs, this time, location seems to be his top priority.