Clippers reportedly meet with soon-to-be free agent Chris Paul to discuss future

Paul opted out of the final year of his contract last week

Los Angeles Clippers star point guard Chris Paul opted out of the final year of his contract last week in order to become an unrestricted free agent. 

Ahead of the official start of free agency, the Clippers and Paul reportedly met Tuesday to discuss the two sides' futures. 

Sources: Chris Paul and his agents met with Clippers officials today, discussed future. They'll talk again soon.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 27, 2017

Despite Paul opting out, he very well could re-sign with the Clippers, and they'll be able to offer him about 205 million reasons why he should stay. 

Clippers can offer Chris Paul 5 years, $205 million extension when free agency opens July 1

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 27, 2017

Additionally, Bill Oram, who confirmed that the meeting took place, indicates that figuring out the CP3 situation is the Clippers' top priority this summer. 

Can confirm this. Keeping Chris Paul very much the first piece to Clippers offseason puzzle. https://t.co/WOUxohI21M

— Bill Oram (@billoram) June 27, 2017