Los Angeles Lakers have a strong interest in Chris Paul

The Los Angeles Lakers have a strong interest in Chris Paul in the event he becomes a free agent, as reported by The Athletic.

The Phoenix Suns are evaluating trade opportunities involving Paul and may waive him before his contract becomes fully guaranteed.

If the Lakers were to sign Paul to a minimum contract, they could easily re-sign both Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura while maintaining their non-taxpayer midlevel exception.