Overview

• Paul’s one-year, $3.6 million deal is official, marking his 21st and final NBA season.
• Clippers president Lawrence Frank confirmed Paul will come off the bench as a reserve point guard splitting minutes with the backcourt core.
• Newly acquired guard Bradley Beal offered Paul his No. 3 jersey so he can resume his long-standing “CP3” identity.
• James Harden and Kawhi Leonard endorsed Paul’s veteran playmaking and leadership as a depth option.
• Paul cited a desire to finish his career close to his Los Angeles-based family as a primary factor in his decision.