Dallas Mavericks given top odds to land former all-star point guard

The Dallas Mavericks were given the top odds to land former All-NBA point guard Chris Paul, according to Bovada.

Paul is heading into his 21st NBA season but remains one of the game’s best passers and could be useful for the Mavs coming off the bench.

With the departure of Luka Doncic last season, the team will be looking to add playmakers to make up for the Slovenian native’s departure.

The Mavs, who own the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, are projected to draft Duke product Cooper Flagg, who is among the highest-rated prospects in recent years.

Flagg projects as a do-it-all forward with an elite motor, defensive acumen and finishing skills. Paul could also help serve as a mentor to Flagg alongside Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis.

The rest of the teams with the top odds to land Paul are listed below.

1. Dallas Mavericks: -120

2. Los Angeles Lakers: +300

3. Los Angeles Clippers: +375

4. Cleveland Cavaliers: +575

5. Memphis Grizzlies: +900

Lawrence Dow

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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