Chris Paul linked to Los Angeles Lakers front office role

Retired NBA point guard Chris Paul has emerged as a potential candidate for a front office role with the Los Angeles Lakers. This speculation follows the franchise's record-breaking $12.5 billion sale to a new ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.

Reports indicate that Paul's close personal relationship with Iger could facilitate this transition. Sources suggest that league officials view Paul as a possible fit for the organization, with some suggesting a role as a consultant due to his extensive basketball experience. The sale to Kushner and Iger occurred just 15 months after Mark Walter acquired the team for $10 billion.