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The L.A. Clippers have a huge summer that will officially begin on July 1, when free agents can officially agree to contracts as well as offer sheets. Their biggest goals in free agency will be retaining the services of All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, who are both entering unrestricted free agency for the first […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]

The NBPA recently held their elections to name the players who will represent them. Once again, All-Star star point guard Chris Paul has been elected as president and will begin his second term immediately. He will hold the position until the summer of 2021. Chris Paul was re-elected to a new term as President of […]

One of the most coveted free agents this summer is L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul, who is expected to receive a lot of interest from teams around the league. His proven leadership and playmaking is what makes him very valuable, and many will benefit from his skill set should they be able to land […]

L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul has informed the organization that he will opt out of the last year of his contract in order to test the free agency waters, according to a dual report by ESPN’s Chris Haynes and Jeff Goodman. Teammate Blake Griffin has also informed the franchise of his decision to opt […]

In the days leading up to the 2017 NBA Draft, there was talk that the Los Angeles Clippers had gauged the league’s interest in All-Star center DeAndre Jordan. However, Lawrence Frank, the Clippers executive vice president of basketball operations, came out to speak following the NBA Draft to discuss the Clippers’ acquisitions. He was also […]

Following weeks of build up, All-Star forward Blake Griffin has officially decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. However, it appears that Griffin may be done with the Clippers as Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports is reporting that […]

The San Antonio Spurs are not a team we expect to be active during the NBA offseason, although that has slightly changed in the last couple of years. While the franchise mostly utilizes the draft to select players, the summer of 2015 slightly changed things, as the Spurs signed the All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge. As the […]

The Houston Rockets are going full wholesale mode, making forward Ryan Anderson and guards Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley available for trade conversations in search of landing a star free agent to play alongside talisman James Harden, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Clutch City is reportedly pursuing point guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin from […]

One of the best free agents on the open market this summer is undoubtedly Chris Paul. This superstar point guard will reportedly meet with various teams this offseason, but the Knicks won’t be one of them. New York’s roster has one of Paul’s best friends in superstar forward Carmelo Anthony. According to Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

When it comes to the feistiest and most aggressive guards in the NBA, you’d have to look no further than Houston Rockets defensive-minded point guard Patrick Beverley. Fox 26’s Mark Berman recently interviewed the Rockets guard to discuss the NBA offseason and how the team can get better. The Rockets had a disappointing finish to […]

Merely hours after the shocking news that the Cleveland Cavaliers decided not to renew the contract of now-former general manager David Griffin, there are already speculations about where his next destination could be. It’s a foregone conclusion that Griffin will attract a new position right away with his track record from the past three seasons. He constructed […]

Now that the season is over, many players take their much needed vacations to spend more time with family and friends. For Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony, they usually travel together every summer to remote locations and have some well-deserved R&R. Their summer tradition has been well-documented as well, especially on […]

NBA free agency is underway starting July 1, and rumors have been swirling in news cycles without delay. The latest comes back to Los Angeles Clippers star point guard Chris Paul. Paul has been rumored that he will give serious consideration to signing with the San Antonio Spurs once the free agency period begins. That’s not […]

The conclusion of the NBA season naturally gets everyone thinking about the offseason. For the Clippers, that means navigating a sea of uncertainty. This sea includes the pending free agency of the franchise’s biggest star, point guard Chris Paul. Paul has an option for an early player termination. Considering he stands to earn a major […]

It’s no secret that Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul are good friends off the court and have even spent a number of vacations with their families together. Their children are also familiar with each other and have grown to be friends like their fathers as well. The two NBA stars’ sons, 10-year-old Zion Wade and […]

Chris Paul will make the most of testing the waters of the free agent market and intends to give the San Antonio Spurs some “serious consideration” this summer, according to a report by ESPN’s Marc Stein. While it had been long-rumored that the L.A. Clippers‘ passing maestro could be in the crosshairs of the Spurs’ […]

In an interesting post-term revelation, former NBA commissioner David Stern explained that a potential deal to send then-New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers, which was initially nixed, could have been re-worked had general manager Mitch Kupchak not “panicked” during the process. The Lakers were in need of a boost to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, in the early December of 2011, thought they had acquired All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the then-New Orleans Hornets in a huge blockbuster deal. However, all of that quickly diminished with then-NBA commissioner David Stern playing spoiler on the trade due to the Hornets being in league control without an owner […]

In the midst of a chaotic free agency period, L.A. Clippers president and head coach Doc Rivers assured his point guard Chris Paul is “absolutely” staying with the team, according to TMZ Sports. The Clippers can offer the most as far as salary and length of contract, possibly rewarding Paul with a five-year, $205 million […]

Despite lacking the cap space necessary to make a successful pitch, the San Antonio Spurs are exploring ways to take a crack at point guard extraordinaire Chris Paul, who is set to opt out of his contract this offseason and become a free agent. The Spurs are reportedly intrigued about featuring a three-headed monster comprised […]

Despite expressing deep interest in bringing back the tandem of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, the L.A. Clippers have expressed true concern about their All-Star point guard leaving for Western Conference contender San Antonio Spurs, according to a report by Marc Stein of ESPN. The Spurs currently lack the space to sign a player like […]

Despite keeping relatively mum on his destination next season, there’s belief among NBA circles that L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul could end up in a San Antonio Spurs jersey for 2017-18. During an interview with ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz on his podcast on Tuesday, his colleague, Zach Lowe, prompted there is actual legitimacy behind the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had their fair share of troubles through the years. They’ve always had underachieving teams despite possessing plenty of talent, and in recent years were sold due to owner Donald Sterling‘s racist antics, which may have been a good thing in the end. For years after being considered in the shadow […]

With Chris Paul slated to become a free agent, he will undoubtedly become one of the most sought-after players this summer. Teams around the league are expected to pitch to him as they try to add him to their fold. However, there is also speculation that he may likely remain with the L.A. Clippers. Despite having […]

After guiding his team against the L.A. Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, Quin Snyder saw first hand how good of a player Chris Paul is and now has newfound respect for him. The Utah Jazz head coach raved about Paul’s ability to make adjustments in-game just like how a coach does, via Aaron […]

L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul didn’t go away quietly during Sunday afternoon’s Game 7 loss to the Utah Jazz, frustrated thoroughly in the midst of a fourth quarter that kept getting away from the home team. Battling against a scrappy Joe Ingles in the waning stages of the game, Paul lost control of the […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers entered this postseason having completed the goal of being relatively healthy and ready for the big stage. For the second season in a row, however, the Clippers will not be able to compete at full health following the news that their star power forward Blake Griffin would miss the […]

The L.A. Clippers tested their mettle on Friday night, managing to withstand an early exit from power forward Blake Griffin, but a swarming 21 first-quarter points from Gordon Hayward in a 111-106 win to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Despite playing on the road, a large part of the Clippers’ response to adversity […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into the first-round playoff series between the L.A. Clippers and Utah Jazz, the big matchup that everyone looked at was the center position between first-time All-Star DeAndre Jordan and Defensive Player of the Year candidate Rudy Gobert. However, with Gobert coming down with a knee injury 12 seconds into Game 1 […]

Immediately after leading the Clippers past the Jazz in Game 2 of their first-round matchup, Chris Paul was asked about heading out on the road to play the next two games in Utah. Jazz fans are among the best in the league, so Paul acknowledged their fervent support for their team by saying, “They have […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the heartbreaking defeat to the Utah Jazz in Game 1, the L.A. Clippers came out much more aggressive for Game 2, winning 99-91 to even up the series at 1-1. Following the unimpressive start to the first game by the Clippers, one they arguably should’ve won after center Rudy Gobert went […]

With the summer nearing, the L.A. Clippers are already anticipating big decisions on their players who are scheduled to become free agents. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and J.J. Redick are all expected to test the market, but Doc Rivers is keen on giving them the offers they will demand to make sure they’ll remain in […]

Always wearing his heart on his sleeve, Clippers guard Chris Paul is an emotional player. And Paul’s emotions were on full display in Game 1 of the Clippers’ first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz on Saturday. After Joe Johnson scored on a broken play in the closing minutes of Game 1, Paul stomped on the […]

LOS ANGELES – The first round playoff series between the L.A. Clippers and Utah Jazz is a going to be a battle between two teams who like to play two completely different styles. One team likes to get out in the open court and get baskets on the fast break, while the other, well, is […]

If there’s one thing J.J. Redick wants for next season, it’s to keep Blake Griffin and Chris Paul in Los Angeles. The Clippers guard says that he’ll do everything to make sure the pair stay with the team for at least another year. In a TMZ interview, Redick reluctantly answered questions, saying that he loves […]

Within the last five years, the NBA has taken a vast turnaround, from dominant and storied franchises like the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks struggling to find a relevant place in their respective conferences to teams like the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors moving into the upper echelon of the league. Just […]

Nicknamed ‘The Banana Boat Crew” after a photo of them riding an actual banana boat went viral, Chris Paul, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are the best of friends. The foursome takes vacations together, share meals with each other when their respective teams play and continually keep in touch through a group text. […]

A shootout between two of the best shooting point guards in NBA history in Chris Paul and Steve Nash, is a sight to behold to begin with, but one with James Corden as a human basketball hoop is one we can’t miss. The charismatic host of The Late, Late Show volunteered to serve as a […]