But first, Paul wants one more bite at the apple, one more chance at the Larry O'Brien Trophy that has eluded him for his entire illustrious career. That, or he really just wants one more crack at high-level basketball competition. Either or.

Point guard Chris Paul is one of the most intriguing NBA free agents this cycle. While he's now 40 years old, he's a future Hall of Famer that played all 82 games last season for the San Antonio Spurs and can clearly still contribute for a contender.

Paul spent his best years on the New Orleans Hornets (now the Pelicans) before joining the Los Angeles Clippers in his prime and also delivering some big seasons on the Houston Rockets after that. He is currently a free agent and recently revealed his retirement plans.