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The Los Angeles Clippers entered this summer of 2025 in search of a backup center and a backup point guard. To start free agency, the Clippers reached an agreement with Brook Lopez. Now, after signing Bradley Beal following his buyout with the Phoenix Suns, the Clippers are bringing Chris Paul back to LA. Paul and […]

The Phoenix Suns excelled in the NBA Draft and showcased strong summer league performances from their rookies and second-year players. However, there might be one area they didn’t address in free agency that could be the difference maker. Although the Suns officially waived Bradley Beal, they could still use another guard: A point guard. That mantra […]

Following the free agent signing of three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in the market for a playmaker in the backup position. Now, the franchise appears poised to sign veteran free agent point guard Chris Paul. At least, that appears to be where everything is trending following comments from Clippers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Bradley Beal after the Phoenix Suns bought out the veteran guard’s contract. With Beal heading to L.A., rumors are suggesting that Chris Paul is soon to follow. Reports indicate that Paul, who is 40 years old, is expected to sign with the Clippers and join Beal in Los Angeles, […]

Chris Paul is a future Hall of Famer and will go down as one of the best point guards of all time. Paul earned the nickname CP3 early on in New Orleans as he was drafted fourth overall to the Hornets in 2005. Paul attended Wake Forest University from 2002 to 2005, where he was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly all in on signing free agents Bradley Beal and Chris Paul and reportedly have the cap space to do so, as this could have been their plan all along. After the future Hall of Fame point guard finished his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs, the Clippers and Suns […]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently made headlines by trading for John Collins in a three-team deal. The trade saw them lose a 2027 second-round pick as well as Norman Powell, who produced a career season last campaign, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. The versatile Collins is understood to have been on the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have appeared to set things in motion in preparation for the potential signing of Chris Paul or Bradley Beal, with the team waiting on the buyout decision for the latter. On Tuesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac reported that the Clippers have decided to waive Jordan Miller one week ahead of the […]

With almost all of the major moves of this year’s NBA free agency complete, few names remain. However, former San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul is still a free agent as he considers his next move. Paul has already hinted that next season will be his last. Despite that and his age, teams want to […]

The NBA free agency market has stalled since the window to negotiate new contracts first opened in the evening on June 30. Overall, this has been an underwhelming offseason for change, yet the league is still awaiting decisions to be made in two key areas: Restricted free agents and veteran players who are still mulling […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come and gone. While the majority of big-money moves have already been made, there are still a lot of talented players left on the open market. In fact, rarely is so much talent available this deep into free agency. That is because the Brooklyn Nets came into […]

Although the NBA takes a break during the offseason, blockbuster trades are something to look out for. Offseason trades have the potential to alter the championship landscape. And while some deals have resulted in titles, others have ended up disappointing. Here are the 10 biggest blockbuster offseason trades that never led to an NBA title […]

As NBA free agency SZN marches on, all eyes remain on Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns’ buyout negotiations while Chris Paul’s big offseason decision is looming. Paul has two preferred destinations for next season, which are between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Suns. Some believe that if Beal, who is reportedly one of […]

More often than not, the Top 10 picks of the NBA Draft could be best described as the cream of the crop. Throughout the years, these selections have found plenty of success in the league. However, they also carry heavy expectations, leading to possible busts. Here is a look at the best and worst NBA […]

Arguably the biggest name left on the free agent market is former San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul. While he may not be the player he was during his prime, Paul still can provide steady playmaking, shot creation, and defense to a number of teams who may be lacking in those departments. Recently, Paul took […]

It’s been a strange and turbulent 12 months in Milwaukee. They’ve gone through blockbuster trades and baffling exits. The Bucks have also seen MVP-level brilliance and frustrating offensive lulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains one of the three best players on the planet, but the team around him looks increasingly fragile and, worse, incomplete. With the East […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of a huge NBA offseason that has already seen some major roster changes. Still over the second apron, they traded Kevin Durant for the likes of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks alongside the No. 10 pick of the 2025 draft, which the Suns used to acquire center Khaman […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering free agency with two clear targets at point guard. Chris Paul and Malcolm Brogdon lead the list of names most connected to Steve Ballmer’s team. If Paul chooses to sign with the Phoenix Suns instead, the Clippers plan to pivot to Brogdon as their main alternative. Chris Paul carries […]

Chris Paul has still not decided where he will play next season, and it seems like he may have a few options that he’s looking at. There are also teams that seem to be interested in adding him to their team, and it is no surprise when talking about the true point guard Paul is, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are already looking to make major moves after the surprising waive-and-stretch of Damian Lillard’s contract. As the franchise continues to monitor options to improve the roster for the upcoming season, 11-time All-Star Chris Paul has emerged as a target in the ongoing NBA free agency. With multiple teams said to be in […]

The Orlando Magic are looking to make some moves when free agency arrives, as it seems like they’re going all in for next season. After trading for Desmond Bane, it was obvious that they were looking to take that next step, and now they will have to fill in some holes on their roster. With […]

The Dallas Mavericks are currently looking for ways to add to their roster after selecting Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in the recent NBA Draft. The Mavericks’ biggest need at the current moment would appear to be at the point guard position since Kyrie Irving will likely miss a considerable chunk of the […]

The point guard market is one of the biggest things to watch for in NBA free agency this offseason as key veterans are expected to be moving around throughout the month of July. San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul is perhaps the most notable of those names and plenty of teams are expected to […]

The Charlotte Hornets continued their offseason activity by orchestrating another trade, this time acquiring combo guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz. While the trade came as a surprise, further reports suggest that the move occurred after the team realized they would be out of the running for veteran free agent Chris Paul. The Hornets […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been partying it up in the wake of their 2025 NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers. However, on Saturday, Gilgeous-Alexander took a quick break from his celebrations to take a hilarious jab at his former teammate, San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul. Gilgeous-Alexander and Paul spent […]

With the Dallas Mavericks likely taking Cooper Flagg with the team’s first overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the franchise has plans to further add around him and help him develop. As rumors will surround the Mavericks in deciding who can be the player they want, the latest reporting suggests that Chris Paul could […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander only played one season with Chris Paul, but it made a bigger impact than anyone could’ve imagined, according to Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn Alexander. The future Hall of Fame point guard was traded to the Thunder in July 2019, just days after Oklahoma City acquired Gilgeous-Alexander. The […]

Juneteenth represents delayed liberation, but in the hands of today’s NBA stars, it’s also a blueprint for urgent action. Players like Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Jrue Holiday are using their platforms to build lasting power through schools, investment funds, documentaries, and grassroots giving. They aren’t just commemorating the past. They’re creating a […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson joined ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on Thursday’s episode of First Take. To honor the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Smith revealed his list of the top five point guards in NBA history. Johnson took the top spot, followed by Stephen Curry, Isiah Thomas, Jason Kidd, and Chris Paul. After bashing Indiana Pacers […]

Chris Paul addressed the long-standing controversy surrounding the vetoed 2011 trade that would have sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers, offering clarity on the situation during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. “Just so you know that Lakers situation isn’t allegedly,” Paul said, pushing back against the notion that the league […]

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future, and they will be led by Victor Wembanyama for years to come. Everyone was excited to see what they would look like this previous season, but injuries doomed the team, and they ended up falling out of the playoff race. Chris Paul signed with the team last […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul offered high praise for top NBA Draft prospect Cooper Flagg during an appearance Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show, calling the 19-year-old forward “as advertised” after training with him in Los Angeles. “I’m in LA right now and Cooper Flagg is out there… I’ve been in the gym with him […]

Chris Paul was the 4th overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. After 20 seasons in the NBA, Paul now finds himself on the doorstep of being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. At 40 years old, retirement is nearing for Paul in what has been one of the best careers […]

NBA star Chris Paul is continuing his tremendous HBCU philanthropy and he’s getting assistance from fellow legends Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. The trio, through their Social Change United Fund, is providing $40,000 in scholarships for HBCU students. The scholarships will be awarded to eight undergraduate or graduate business students attending Historically Black Colleges or […]

The NBA 20K points club is filled with Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame players. Joining the club requires maintaining a high scoring production for a good amount of period, which isn’t easy to do in a competitive league like the NBA. While the majority of the players who’ve scored 20,000 career points are mostly superstars […]

Tyrese Haliburton delivered a historic performance on Tuesday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 130-121 Game 4 win over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals and pushing his team to a commanding 3-1 series lead. The All-Star guard finished with 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and four steals while shooting […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton received high praise on Tuesday when former NBA player Marcus Morris compared him to veteran point guard Chris Paul during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take. “I think we just see him differently. I think we’re just so used to saying a superstar is athletic in a bigger market,” Morris […]

Dwyane Wade is finally telling the story behind the iconic “banana boat” photo. The former Miami Heat star created the viral image in 2015 when he was on vacation with his wife Gabrielle Union, and NBA stars LeBron James and Chris Paul. Wade shared that it was his wife who was interested in taking the […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ prospects got a whole lot better earlier this month when they landed the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. And in addition to presumably drafting Duke star Cooper Flagg in about one month’s time, the Mavericks could also be enlisting the help of Chris Paul, one of the greatest […]