For most of NBA history, a series of signings like this would be business as usual for a win-now team built around a 34-year-old wing (Kawhi Leonard) and a primary playmaker who will turn 36 before the season starts (James Harden).

While there have been plenty of very good cases made for why the Boston Celtics ought to sign him, not everyone thinks that the Celtics should risk signing former Los Angeles Clippers backup big man Ben Simmons.

ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk noted on Tuesday that Bradley Beal has volunteered to let Chris Paul have the jersey number he has worn dating back to his time in high school at West Forsyth. Youngmisuk added Beal hasn't decided what number he will wear during the 2025-26 season.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Paul will be wearing his No. 3 jersey in his return to the LA Clippers. Newly acquired Bradley Beal has agreed to give Paul the number that Beal has worn his entire NBA career, according to Lawrence Frank, president of basketball operations.

The Clippers and Lakers emerged as candidates to sign Paul when he made it clear he wished to play the final stages of his career close to his family, which still resides in Los Angeles. He now has the opportunity to do so, even if it comes with a playing time cut.

It's reunion szn in the NBA. On Monday, guard Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a reported one-year, $3.6 million deal for what is likely the veteran's last season in the league, per ESPN's Shams Charania and NBA insider Chris Haynes.

The Clippers deserve plenty of credit for building one of the deepest rosters in the NBA with their series of moves this offseason.

The Los Angeles Clippers have been busy this offseason and could be again during the 2027 offseason as they've been predicted to pursue a superstar.