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Clippers just gifted Blazers the perfect trade target to end playoff drought

The NBA trade season has unofficially opened up, and one player stands out amongst the rest as an obvious trade candidate: Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul.

The Clippers previously sent Paul home from a road trip and will now explore trade options as the 40-year-old guard looks to end his Hall of Fame career on a much brighter note. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that Paul is the most likely to be dealt (subscription required) at the start of trade season as the two parties look to move on from a failed reunion that came to an abrupt halt.