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Clippers Agree to a Deal for Chris Paul’s Return
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 20 – Clippers aim to strengthen backcourt depth by re-signing 12-time All-Star Chris Paul for his final NBA season, following key offseason additions including Bradley Beal, team president said.
- Monday, Chris Paul agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal for his 21st NBA season, reuniting with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- The Clippers added John Collins and Brook Lopez and created salary cap flexibility, then signed Bradley Beal after two past trade attempts to strengthen their roster.
- Paul values family proximity, `it’s with my family more than anything`, Chris Paul said, emphasizing family as his main motivation.
- Adding Paul creates a dynamic backcourt alongside James Harden, and his leadership would help keep the Clippers' championship window open.
- Looking ahead, Joey Linn reports that Paul is expected to retire after next season, and signing could give him a chance to win a title before retiring.
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Chris Paul returning to Los Angeles Clippers: reports
CP3 is coming back to Los Angeles. The 12-time NBA All-Star agreed to a deal with the Clippers on Monday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The terms of Paul’s contract weren’t immediately clear. According to multiple sources, Paul, 40, had multiple teams interested in him, but he eventually chose to reunite with the Clippers for what may likely be his 21st and final season. After being drafted by the New Orleans Hornets (who have since rel…
Daily Breeze
Clippers agree to a deal for Chris Paul’s return
Chris Paul is back in a Clippers uniform. Eight years after turning the Clippers from laughingstock to contenders, Paul is back for his 21st and possibly final NBA season after reportedly agreeing Monday to join the franchise on a 1-year, $3.6 million deal, according to multiple reports. Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations, didn’t shy away from the possibility of bringing Paul back last week. “What I’d say about Chris is …
Lawrence Frank: “It’s a great Clipper. Of course we’re seriously considering it.”
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Clippers president: Team 'strongly considering' reunion with Chris Paul
Eight years after leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul could potentially rejoin the franchise that he helped reinvigorate.
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