Chris Paul is thinking green.

The Suns point guard “intends to decline” his $44.2 million player option for 2021-22 to chase a bigger pay day and a multi-year deal as a free agent this summer, according to Bleacher Report, which speculated Paul could be seeking a deal in the $100 million range over three seasons.

One team that could have an eye on Paul is the Knicks, who are in desperate need of a point guard and a star alongside Julius Randle. The Knicks will have $60 million in cap space as they look to add to a roster that produced this season’s surprising 41-31 record and the team’s first playoff appearance since 2013.

Knicks president Leon Rose is Paul’s former agent and the two have a great relationship.

“I was excited,” Paul said in March 2020 when Rose left Creative Artists Agency to become the Knicks’ president. “I was surprised like everybody else. [Rose] has been with me for a long time through a lot of different things, and I couldn’t be happier for him and his family.”

Coach Tom Thibodeau, in late April, complimented Paul while discussing the point guard’s decision to join the Suns.

“I’ve watched him a long time,’’ Thibodeau said. “You always think when that time of the year comes all the possibilities. You think who can fit the team. It has to work both ways.”

Thibodeau went on to explain that with a player like Paul, “you look at what stage he is with his career, he’s looking at what will be the best fit for him. He’s earned that. You’d have to ask him what came down to his decision [to play for the Suns]. … But Chris is bright, thoughtful guy and he’s going to think things through so that’s the way free agency goes.’’

Though Paul has been the impetus for the Suns’ turnaround and current playoff run — they’re up 2-0 in their second-round series against the Nuggets — his age could hinder any nine-figure contract hopes.

He turned 36 in May, which is a possible red flag for a long-term deal, as is his injury history, especially in the postseason. Paul is playing through a nagging shoulder injury in the conference semifinals.

Paul will be coming off his 11th All-Star selection and a fifth-place finish in the MVP voting in 2020-21.

Some NBA executives have projected Paul’s next deal to fall in the three-year, $60 million area, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix.

Paul’s veteran presence and mentorship has created a much-needed culture shift in Phoenix. Devin Booker, Torrey Craig and Jae Crowder, along with rising stars in Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges, have benefitted from Paul’s leadership. How far he is able to take the Suns could impact his decision. A contract in the range of $100 million would be more feasible if Paul were coming off an NBA championship or even a Finals run.

Other point guards up for free agency this summer include Mike Conley (Jazz), Dennis Schroder (Lakers), Kyle Lowry (Raptors) and Goran Dragic (Heat) as unrestricted free agents. Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball will be a restricted free agent.

Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who’s been rehabbing a partial tear to his right ACL he suffered three games into the season, could also hit the free-agent market if he opts out of his contract. Dinwiddie could make $12 million if he commits to the Nets next season.