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In wake of the Los Angeles Clippers trading All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, it has immediately stirred up questions as to what transpired for things to eventually head in this direction. According to Michael Eaves, who is a current ESPN anchor and former longtime Clippers Live host for Foxsports, has indulged […]

In the aftermath of the trade-in-agreement for L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul, the Houston Rockets have bought the contracts of Tim Quarterman of the Portland Trail Blazers (via Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical), Ryan Kelly of the Atlanta Hawks (via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Consititution), and DeAndre Liggins from the Dallas Mavericks (Marc […]

Following six very successful years with the L.A. Clippers franchise, Chris Paul has moved onto the next chapter of his life. Following a meeting with Doc Rivers and the Clippers on Friday where he informed the club of his intentions, Paul has been traded to the Houston Rockets where he’ll be playing alongside James Harden. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took over headlines on Wednesday morning with the massive trade of point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, who joins forces alongside fellow All-Star guard James Harden. However, the Clippers have also put forth several other side moves. Brian Windhorst of ESPN is reporting that the team and Paul Pierce […]

If the pot wasn’t sweet enough to merit the services of perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul, the L.A. Clippers will also receive Houston Rockets forward/center Montrezl Harrell (per Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times) as part of the deal that sent guards Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, forward Sam Dekker, and a top-three-protected 2018 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday morning made the surprising trade of All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. It has immediately brought up questions as to what transpired over the last several days for things to quickly go this route. According to Chris Broussard of Fox Sports, recently added special consultant Jerry West […]

In light of the recent agreement to trade L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the injury-prone Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons sent out a tweet referencing an eerily similar scenario from the 2015 offseason. Is it too late to lock CP in a house 🏠🔐🤷🏼‍♂️ — Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) June 28, 2017 DeAndre Jordan‘s […]

The state of Texas had point guard fever after the end of their postseason run, with the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets expressing interest in L.A. Clippers floor general Chris Paul, the best commodity at the position in this free-agency period. The Spurs were the first team to show signs of wanting to acquire […]

In a surprising move on Wednesday morning, the Houston Rockets orchestrated a trade to land All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers. However, it doesn’t appear that the Rockets are done making major moves as Brian Windhorst of ESPN is reporting that their new backcourt duo has begun recruiting Paul George to join the […]

The L.A. Clippers were reportedly going to lose Chris Paul in free agency after he and Houston Rockets‘ guard James Harden spoke about wanting to play together. With Paul leaving, the Clippers turned nothing into something, acquiring Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and a 2018 top-three protected first round pick. L.A. now turns their […]

Following the blockbuster trade-in-terms that will send L.A. Clippers floor general Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, there could be another perennial All-Star soon to follow. Carmelo Anthony could reach a buyout with the New York Knicks in the wake of Phil Jackson’s firing, allowing him to join the newly-stacked Clutch City roster by the […]

The L.A. Clippers have agreed in terms to trade point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, sending point guards Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, forward Sam Dekker, and a 2018 first-round pick (top-3 protected) in return, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. After some reported friction with fellow star Blake Griffin and the everlasting desire […]

The Houston Rockets have emerged as an “increasingly serious threat” to lure free agent Chris Paul away from the L.A. Clippers this offseason after MVP candidate James Harden have been a vocal advocate to play alongside him, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Paul, 32, has been in the middle of talks around the league as […]

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 […]