Irving critical of Celtics after loss to Hornets

Chris Paul has no plans to retire this offseason as he all but certainly hits free agent. Paul’s $30 million contract with the Golden State Warriors for 24-25 is non-guaranteed and they’re not expected to pick it up unless it is used in a trade.

“I’ll talk to my wife and my kids, my family, my support system, see what it looks like,” Paul told The Athletic. “But this isn’t (the end of my career). I know it for sure.”

Steve Kerr talked about wanting Paul back with the Warriors next season.

“I haven’t thought about it,” Paul said. “I’m too in it. I was in the gym at 8 a.m. this morning, lifting and getting ready for this game. When it’s time for that, Mike (Dunleavy) and Steve (Kerr), we’ll have a conversation and see what it looks like. But I loved it. It’s honestly – this is my fifth year living without my family – I probably saw them more than any other year.”