Paul Pierce planning to return with Clippers for 19th NBA season

Paul Pierce is “leaning heavily towards returning” to the court to play for the Clippers during the 2016-17 season.

Pierce, who turns 39 on Oct. 13, will be entering his 19th season in the NBA, his second with the Clippers.

He played in 68 games last season, averaging career lows in points (6.1), field-goal percentage (36.3%) and minutes played (18.1).