Yesterday, Chris Paul reunited with the Los Angeles Clippers, signing a one-year veteran minimum contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. This will likely be the last stop in Paul’s decorated 20-year career. While this last stand is a heart-warming story, it also plays right into the Philadelphia 76ers’ hands.
Shortly after the 2023-24 season began, they dealt a disgruntled James Harden to the Clippers in a three-team deal. In return, Philadelphia acquired Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, K.J. Martin, and Marcus Morris Sr. But, the most important asset it got was Los Angeles’ draft capital. Amongst other assets, the 76ers netted the Clippers’ unprotected 2028 first-round pick.