The Golden State Warriors entered the 2025 offseason with lofty ambitions, aiming to bolster their roster around the star trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green in pursuit of another NBA championship. Yet, as the summer drags on, the Warriors’ front office has been eerily quiet, leaving fans restless and questioning whether the team has a plan to reclaim their spot atop the league.
So far, the Warriors’ only moves have been drafting Alex Toohey and Will Richard in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft—hardly the splashy acquisitions needed to elevate a championship-contending roster. Meanwhile, the team is stuck in limbo, awaiting a decision from restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, who is weighing whether to stay in Golden State or explore a sign-and-trade to another squad. Kuminga’s indecision has left the Warriors in a holding pattern, unable to fully pivot to other targets.
As free agency unfolds, Golden State has missed out on several high-profile players, watching their list of potential roster upgrades dwindle. But a new name has emerged as a surprising frontrunner to join the Warriors: 40-year-old veteran point guard Chris Paul. According to Bovada, the Warriors are now the fifth-best bet (+625) to sign the former All-Star, trailing the Los Angeles Clippers (+185), Phoenix Suns (+260), Milwaukee Bucks (+375), and Los Angeles Lakers (+375).
Paul, who played for Golden State during the 2023-24 season before being waived and signing with the San Antonio Spurs, is no longer the dynamic playmaker who once dominated the league. Yet, his performance last season proved he’s still a reliable floor general, capable of running an offense and providing veteran leadership. For a Warriors team desperate for backcourt depth behind Curry, Paul could be a savvy addition off the bench, bringing poise and playmaking to a second unit that often struggled last season.
Where will CP3 play game 1 next season?
L.A. Clippers +185
Phoenix Suns +260
Milwaukee Bucks +375
L.A. Lakers +375
Golden State Warriors +625
Portland Trail Blazers +750 pic.twitter.com/X2TYocoDSw— Bovada (@BovadaOfficial) July 8, 2025
Reports suggest Paul is prioritizing a move closer to his family in Los Angeles, making the Clippers and Lakers natural fits. However, if both LA teams pass on him, Golden State could emerge as the next best destination for the 12-time All-Star. The familiarity of returning to the Bay Area, where he played just two seasons ago, could ease his transition into a supporting role.
Still, banking on a 40-year-old to turn the tide feels like a gamble for a franchise with championship-or-bust expectations. Paul’s experience and basketball IQ are undeniable, but his age and declining athleticism raise questions about whether he can withstand the grind of an 82-game season, let alone elevate the Warriors in a stacked Western Conference. With interest in Paul heating up league-wide, the Warriors may face competition that could force them to pivot yet again.
As the offseason clock ticks, the Warriors’ lack of action has painted them into a corner. Missing out on key free agents and waiting on Kuminga’s decision has left them grasping at Plan B—potentially signing a veteran like Paul to patch holes rather than transform the roster. For a team built on the legacy of Curry’s brilliance and Green’s tenacity, settling for a stopgap feels like a step backward. Can Golden State pull off a last-minute coup, or are they doomed to enter the 2025-26 season with more questions than answers?