On a Tuesday conference call reported on by Beth Harris of the AP, Los Angeles president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank told reporters Beal would cede his No. 3 jersey to Paul.

The veteran point guard wants to win and be close to his family in LA, and the team is in need of a ball handler, even though it will be mostly as a reserve.

Chris Paul is returning to Los Angeles, the team announced Monday. The 40-year-old guard and 12-time All-Star has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the LA Clippers. Paul previously played with LA for six seasons from 2011-17, leading them to the playoffs each year.

The Los Angeles Clippers won 50 games last season, but saw their run come to an end after a seven-game series loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round. Ins

Free agent guard Chris Paul has returned to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal for his 21st and expected final season in the NBA.

Chris Paul announced on Monday his intentions to return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal worth $3.6 million. The 12-time NBA All-Star point guard is set to enter his 21st season in the NBA, and it will likely be his last.

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young took to X to urge the Clippers to honor Chris Paul by retiring his No. 3 jersey.

Paul had many offers, but chose the Clippers for his final season, according to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania. Clippers’ President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank said Paul will join the team as a reserve point guard.

Trae Young is calling for the Los Angeles Clippers to retire the jersey of Chris Paul as he embarks on his return.

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).