The two thirtysomething stars sit atop this summer’s anticipated list of free agent point guards, both hold contracts that contain a player option for next

The Los Angeles Clippers had a promising year that ultimately ended with a first-round exit in the playoffs, and now they have a big offseason ahead of them.

Irving, who will miss a chunk of next season recovering from his left ACL tear, averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists this season in 50 games for the Mavericks, who missed the postseason. The 2016 NBA champion turns 34 in March.