On a Tuesday conference call reported on by Beth Harris of the AP, Los Angeles president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank told reporters Beal would cede his No. 3 jersey to Paul.

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young took to X to urge the Clippers to honor Chris Paul by retiring his No. 3 jersey.

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).

The Los Angeles Clippers won 50 games last season, but saw their run come to an end after a seven-game series loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Ins

Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns have finally parted ways. After nearly a year of Beal holding his no-trade clause over the organization’s head, he and the team have agreed to a buyout.