Even after signing Bradley Beal, the LA Clippers are not done just yet this free agency. Earlier, it was reported that Chris Paul, one of the best-performing veterans in the league, may join the Phoenix Suns. If Paul signs with the Sun, he will be the missing piece that nearly makes the Sun a perfect team. Having already played in Phoenix with Devin Booker is the added advantage that the Suns can not miss.

However, with the Clippers still active in the ongoing free agency, with a salary cap that can also land Point God, they, once again, emerge as the favorite to sign the veteran point guard. The 40-year-old veteran wants to play closer to his Los Angeles home to be near his family in his potential final season, making the Clippers a perfect fit. In fact, ESPN’s Shams Charania previously reported the interest from the Clippers was real. “The one need for the Clippers right now is the point guard position, a reverse guard coming off the bench. I’m told they have Chris Paul on their radar among some other free agent guards as well.” Another recent report confirmed that the team and Paul are not far off.

“Chris Paul plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. A formal agreement is expected later in free agency, but Paul has made his decision; a reunion long anticipated is on course to become reality. We’ve said it all along, he’s zeroed in on the Clippers,” Ary Report shared on X. If you are still not sure, then take this subtle hint from the 20-year NBA veteran, that may calm down some nerves of the Clippers fans.

Joey Linn, Clippers beat writer for On SI, shared the news on X: “Chris Paul liked this Instagram post from the Clippers and Bradley Beal.” For context, the team added a post welcoming Beal, and it already garnered 30k+ likes. But the important one was from CP3. So, does this mean the reunion with ‘Lob City’ is done? Maybe the Suns fans should look away, as the team’s need for a point guard calls for another approach.

Let’s not forget, he made his one and only NBA Finals appearance alongside Devin Booker as a member of the Suns. With the Beal experiment of playing as a point guard over, the team needs to sign one, so CP3 was an ideal fit. Let’s not forget the financial blow of the buyout $110 million, on the final two years of his contract with the Suns. Beal reportedly gave back $13.9 million to complete the buyout and signed with the Clippers. Similarly, Paul is reportedly eyeing a move, and staying closer to the family seems to be the priority, and that’s why the Clippers push themselves to the top spot.

Not just Suns’ but other teams’ on alert after Chris Paul’s social media activity

Coming off a serviceable campaign with the San Antonio Spurs, where he averaged 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, he can fit into any team. That’s why the Knicks and the Bucks were interested in signing Paul. In fact, as per Charania’s previous report, Milwaukee was the third landing spot that Chris Paul initially narrowed down to. To add to it, Rik Beaston painted an optimistic picture in Bleacher Report.

He stated, “If Paul decides to return to the court, and he signs with Milwaukee, he has the potential to be a playoff difference-maker for a team that has championship aspirations.” With Damian Lillard now waived and the Bucks in critical need of leadership alongside Giannis. A similar trend that the Knicks are following. SNY’s Ian Begley reported that the Knicks are interested in Ben Simmons, but other veteran options include Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. But a deep connection with the Clippers seems to be the reason for his reunion.

He was traded to the LA Clippers in 2011, and quickly formed the iconic Lob City team up with Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. The team’s unique offence was entertaining to watch and is still remembered by the fans. Apart from this, CP3 once paired up with James Harden with the Rockets and almost led them to the NBA Finals, but then he got injured, sadly. So, a fight to earn one championship is not over, as Paul plans his next move.