Overview

• Paul agreed on July 21 to sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract marking his 21st and likely final NBA season
• Last year with the Spurs he started all 82 games while averaging 8.8 points and 7.4 assists per contest
• He reunites with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden and joins a veteran core that includes Bradley Beal, John Collins and Brook Lopez
• Clippers president Lawrence Frank cited Paul’s playmaking and leadership as key insurance for a deep playoff push and injury cover
• Los Angeles engineered its offseason to blend seasoned contributors with salary-cap flexibility for future star pursuits