The Clippers added Brook Lopez and traded for John Collins, while also re-signing Batum and James Harden.
The Clippers front office also upgraded in the draft by getting Niederhauser and Kobe Sanders. One of the most significant needs for the Clippers was the Point Guard position, and Lawrence Frank addressed that.
The Clippers acquired Bradley Beal on a buyout from the Suns, as well as bringing back Clipper legend Chris Paul.
Bradley Beal Joins the Clippers
Bradley Beal is a 3-time All-Star (2018,2019, 2021) and was an All-NBA third team selection in 2021. Beal averaged a career-best 31.3 points for the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal’s first All-Star selection was during the 2017-2018 season, when he was with the Wizards.
Bradley Beal will be a key player for the Clippers this season, as he will lead an offense that showed a low floor and high ceiling last season. Before Kawhi made his season debut in January, the Clippers’ offense was 23rd in the league. Bradley Beal will bring in his play-making skills and ball-handling skills to an already upgraded Clippers team.
Chris Paul Comes Home
The Clippers finalized a contract deal with Chris Paul. Chris Paul, who is set to play his 21st and final season in the league, has signed a Veteran Minimum, one-year deal. Chris Paul, who changed the Clippers’ culture when he first arrived in 2011, spent six years with the team.
Paul led the Clippers to the playoffs in each of his 6 seasons with the organization. Chris Paul is also the franchise’s all-time leader in assists.
The newly stacked Clippers roster will make the team a legit threat in the Western Conference this season!
Clippers fans are excited that their favorite Chris Paul is back home and in a Clippers uniform again.
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