Chris Paul Contract Negotiations

Last updated May 21, 2013

Plan CP3: Clippers can't find better coach than Rick Carlisle

ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks and Clippers in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Chris Paul's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and franchise tradition. We'll focus on Dwight Howard next week. Is Donald Sterling seriously considering giving Vinny Del Negro a new contract? If that’s the case, Mark Cuban ought to offer to pay half of Del Negro’s salary. Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas

Clippers want Chris Paul back, but what about Vinny Del Negro?

Although it's clear the team will make every effort to re-sign All-Star guard Chris Paul, Coach Vinny Del Negro's status is uncertain after first-round playoff exit.Gary Sacks, the Clippers' vice president of basketball operations, said Monday he feels "very confident" that Chris Paul will sign a five-year, $107.3-million contract extension this summer to remain with the team. Los Angeles Times

Beyond Chris Paul: Clippers' roster decisions for 2013-14 season

The team has not said whether it will keep Coach Vinny Del Negro for next season. The Clippers have six free agents and nine players on contract.Though the primary focus for the Clippers will be on re-signing Chris Paul and on whether the team keeps or releases Coach Vinny Del Negro, L.A. has other roster decisions to make as well. Los Angeles Times