NBA Trade Rumors: LA Clippers Eye Chris Paul Reunion After Bradley Beal Acquisition, Team President Confirms
Could Chris Paul be headed back to L.A. for one last run with the Clippers? According to team president Lawrence Frank, the franchise is "strongly considering" a reunion with the future Hall of Famer following the team’s recent trade for Bradley Beal.
“He’s a great player, he’s a great Clipper,” Frank told Sports Illustrated’s Farbod Esnaashari. “Of course, we’re strongly, strongly considering him.”
Clippers and Chris Paul Reunion Gaining Steam
Paul, now 40 years old, appears open to returning to the Clippers — a team where he played some of the best basketball of his career from 2011 to 2017. Fans quickly took notice when he liked the Clippers’ post welcoming Beal on social media, further fueling speculation.
While Paul and Beal were never able to team up in Phoenix (Paul was dealt to Golden State just before Beal arrived from Washington), they might finally share the court in Los Angeles.
Why It Makes Sense for Both Sides
Paul has made it clear he wants to be closer to his home base in Los Angeles, as Marc Stein reported earlier this month. The Clippers, meanwhile, are reshaping their roster following Beal’s arrival and could use a veteran floor general who knows the system — and the city.
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Paul’s Clippers Career (2011–2017):
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18.8 PPG, 9.8 APG, 4.2 RPG, 2.2 SPG
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51.4% shooting from the field
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Helped make "Lob City" an era to remember
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With Paul’s basketball IQ, experience, and leadership, he could provide vital stability off the bench or even start in limited minutes as the Clippers manage health and rotations heading into the 2025–26 season.
The Fit with Beal, Kawhi, and PG13
If Paul does sign, he’d join a talented core that includes Bradley Beal, Kawhi Leonard, and possibly Paul George (depending on trade talks). While CP3 is no longer in his prime, his ability to manage pace, run an offense, and hit clutch mid-range shots could be the glue this new-look Clippers roster needs.
A Clippers-Chris Paul reunion is more than just nostalgia — it's a practical move that addresses depth, leadership, and floor spacing in a competitive Western Conference.
With mutual interest on both sides and geographic convenience in his favor, don’t be surprised if Paul suits up in Clippers blue and red again this fall.
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