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.

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).

Why are the Boston Celtics rumored to be interested in former Los Angeles Clippers big man Ben Simmons? The former No. 2 overall pick has had some very high-profile issues with his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets,

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.

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.

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.

The Los Angeles Clippers could be a top team in line to sign Giannis Antetokounmpo when his Bucks' contract expires in the summer of 2027.

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