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Chris Paul has successfully guided the Oklahoma City Thunder to a trip to the postseason. With less than a week before the playoffs kickoff, the guard can’t stop himself from talking about the tourney and preaching to his younger teammates. Per Logan Newman of USA Today, Paul believes that his teammates are sick and tired […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been one of the biggest surprise packages of the season, and All-Star point guard Chris Paul has just revealed what has kept the team going since Day 1. According to Paul, this team has not forgotten about the fact that the Thunder were given a mere 0.2% chance of making […]

Chris Paul has been on the receiving end of so much praise as of late for his tremendous role in ensuring that NBA players continue to be abreast and active in the fight for social justice in the nation. For his part, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade could not help but send a shoutout to […]

Some concerns were raised about players potentially taking advantage of being quarantined together inside the Disney World bubble to discuss the possibility of forming superteams in the near future. While this has been a relatively much-talked about subject of late, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has come out to dismiss such claims. According […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul is certainly proud with the actions the NBA and the NBPA have taken in response to fighting racism and social injustices towards members of the Black community. Recently, the NBA announced that it had partnered with the NBPA on a $300 million fund that would be contributed yearly to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were technically just established in 1984 after the franchise made the move to LA from San Diego. Nevertheless, this organization has had more than a few successful trade transactions even before that historic occasion. Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable trades the Clippers have been involved in throughout […]

Tattoos have always been a source of personal expression for individuals around the globe, and that includes NBA players. Some choose a name, symbol or portrait, while others go for entire works of art. However, there are also those who choose to leave their bodies free of ink. It’s a personal decision, after all. Many […]

Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Denver Nuggets in overtime on Monday; however, the 15-year veteran did not point fingers and instead shouldered the brunt of the blame for the loss. The Thunder were without Dennis Schroder, who had to leave the bubble due to the birth of his child. Obviously, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul loved the fact that his wife and son were two of the courtside virtual fans during the OKC-Utah Jazz game. After the Thunder defeated the Jazz on Saturday, Paul talked about his emotions upon seeing Jada and CP2: It was a cool touch to put Chris Paul's wife […]

Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the rest of the Oklahoma City Thunder can’t wait to get their season going again. They’re pretty hyped by the fact that they’re slated to match up against the Utah Jazz in their opener. This especially considering how their game was cancelled back on March 11 shortly after tip-off. For […]

Not many are able to recognize the invaluable contribution Oklahoma City Thunder veteran and current NBPA president Chris Paul has provided in order for the NBA bubble idea to come to life. Recently, the All-Star point guard revealed how he got teary-eyed upon realizing that all his hard work had paid off. Paul opened up […]

In an effort to bring light to social injustices around the globe, most NBA players are planning to display unique messages on their jerseys as the season resumes inside the Orlando bubble. However, some players are choosing to forgo this opportunity, including stars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid. As part […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard and NBPA president Chris Paul is making sure that players use up their free time productively while inside the Disney World bubble. Recently, the 10-time All-Star organized a Zoom conference between close to 40 players and Tamika Taylor, the mother of Breonna Taylor. It was a chance for the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is grateful that former first lady Michelle Obama took some time out of her busy schedule to meet with the NBA and WNBA and discuss the importance of voting. Paul, president of the National Basketball Players Association, said it was the first time in his career that NBA […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Chris Paul has sent his message of support to the coronavirus-stricken Miami Marlins. The Marlins, who were just in Philadelphia for their season-opening series against the Phillies, are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak and had to postpone their home opener.  Paul offered up his quick reaction to the news: […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul gushed about Andre Roberson on Sunday after the swingman hit a pair of late threes to cement a comeback win in a scrimmage against the Philadelphia 76ers. Paul said Roberson’s treys were “big time” while also commenting on Roberson notching a +29 plus-minus in the contest. CP3 on […]

Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker had high praise for Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul in his role as NBPA President. Walker said Paul is “just special” in his vocal leadership while also making an allusion to the “Point God” as a communicator on the floor. Kemba says CP3 “is just special” with vocal […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and NBPA president Chris Paul announced Michelle Obama will address players in the bubble, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The former First Lady will reportedly speak about the importance of voting. Chris Paul says Michelle Obama will address players in the bubble today and speak on the importantance of […]

Most of us didn’t expect much from the Oklahoma City Thunder after trading away superstars Russell Westbrook and Paul George in the offseason. Both fans and pundits alike felt that the Oklahoma City Thunder were destined to struggle in the 2019-20 NBA campaign. But lo and behold, the new-look OKC unit currently holds the 5th […]

Three of the four members of the NBA’s renowned Banana Boat Crew have launched the Social Change Fund. The fund, spearheaded by Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul, and retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, aims to invest in and help organizations that support communities of color with policy […]

These days its no longer shocking whenever we hear or read about an NBA player putting pen to paper on a deal that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. It’s become almost ordinary at this point, considering how teams are now so willing to spend so much money on a single player. After all, […]

Twitter users had a field day mocking Oklahoma City Thunder star Chris Paul following news that the NBA would be setting an anonymous tip hotline inside the bubble at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Now, speaking to TNT’s Ernie Johnson on Monday, the 35-year-old guard revealed that he wasn’t even aware of the ribbing up […]

One of the benefits of not being invited to the Florida bubble is the fact that these NBA teams — aka the “Delete 8” — have been afforded more time to prepare for next season. It’s not exactly the best situation to be in, but at this point, we need to look at the silver […]

The list of NBA players who failed to win a title during their career is filled with some of the best players to ever step on the hardwood. Charles Barkley became the “Round Mound of Rebound” and one of the most revolutionary figures in the sport. Karl Malone and John Stockton came to define the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard Chris Paul heaped praise on the players of the Dallas Mavericks for their recent balcony party at the Walt Disney World. Mavs big man Maxi Kleber recently shared a hilarious video of himself, along with some of his teammates, making the most out of their socially distanced situation. Before […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was thrilled to see small forward Andre Roberson practicing with the team on Friday. Roberson, who hasn’t played in an NBA game since the 2017-18 season, could make his long-awaited return to the court for the Thunder during the “bubble” games in Orlando, Florida. Chris Paul on Andre […]

Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross offered the public a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the game room and lounge area at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort—and there’s no shortage of games for these highly competitive people to play. The digs for the Magic and other teams include multiple PlayStation 4 consoles, a plethora of arcade games, a few […]

Chris Paul welcomed back two of his former teammates who found their way back to the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward JR Smith a few days ago, while the Brooklyn Nets just agreed to bring in savvy swing man Jamal Crawford ahead of the season restart later this July. The Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Before 2015, it could be said that not a whole lot of people knew what a banana boat was. But once LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul popularized it, it became something of a cultural phenomenon. Well, in a funny, stupid kind of way. It all began five years ago when James, Wade, Paul […]

The jersey statements that NBA superstars Damian Lillard and Chris Paul will have on the back of their uniforms during the Orlando games have been revealed. Other notable NBA players’ jersey statements have been disclosed as well. Thunder guard and @NBPA president Chris Paul will have “EQUALITY” on the back of his jersey during the […]

After Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard retweeted a video posted by ESPN producer Kayla Johnson on Monday of the seemingly horrid and unsanitary conditions of the “laundry room” at the facilities of the WNBA’s “bubble” at the IMG Academy Orlando, one of the WNBA’s own stars used the opportunity to call out NBA Players […]

One of the biggest what-ifs in NBA history is the lethal duo of Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul. It is perhaps one of the biggest blockbuster trades to be vetoed. And according to Paul, he actually covered “a lot” of matters with Bryant since they all believed that the trade was going to push thru. […]

Several NBA stars have come out to heap praise on Maya Moore following the recent release of Jonathan Irons, a man who had been serving a 50-year prison sentence. Moore, the first pick of the 2011 WNBA Draft, put her basketball career on hold in 2019 to focus on her prison ministry work. This has […]

In December of 2011, the late David Stern sent shockwaves throughout the NBA by nixing the New Orleans Hornets’ plans to trade point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreed-upon trade between the Hornets, Lakers and Houston Rockets would have sent Paul to Los Angeles, Pau Gasol to Houston and Lamar Odom, […]

Chris Paul was the fourth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. He was selected by the New Orleans Hornets and has carved out a Hall of Fame career ever since. However, if Paul had it his way, he would have been drafted by the Atlanta Hawks instead. On the latest episode of Knuckleheads podcast […]

Trades in the NBA have always been significant happenings, going back to the Boston Celtics landing Kevin Garnett, the Los Angeles Lakers shipping Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat, or the L.A. landing Pau Gasol. But, some of the biggest trades in history never happened. Let’s take a look at the 6 craziest NBA trades […]

The NBA is scheduled to resume game action in a little over a month. One of the biggest concerns for players is how the return to play might take the spotlight away from the Black Lives Matter movement that has swept the country as of late. Chris Paul and the National Basketball Players Association have […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is easily one of the best players of his generation. He is simply unlike anyone we’ve ever seen in the past, and he pretty much singlehandedly revolutionized the game as we know it. Throughout his decorated career, Curry has razzled and dazzled on more than a few occasions. Below […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have reinvented themselves as of late. The team looks totally new, with a new set of stars to lead the way towards their new future. The franchise isn’t new to change. In fact, change is a part of their history as the team moved from the Emerald City as the Seattle […]