Chris Paul’s Clippers return took a dramatic turn as trade rumors, internal meetings, and teammate support surfaced.

A common name linked to the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency over the years has been veteran guard Chris Paul, who of course was traded to the team in 2011 before the deal got vetoed by the league.

Former Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul is still attempting to end his career on a high note, but it does not appear as though the Charlotte Hornets have any interest in the 12-time All-Star. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Hornets are not ...

The Hawks' potential openness to a deal doesn't change the fact what league sources have told NBC Sports: There isn't much of a trade market for the four-time All-Star at the deadline (the same goes for other expensive point guards such as Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball). He is more likely to be traded during the offseason.

Their front office publicly disavowed the rumors that they'd make a run at Paul shortly after he was made available for trade, insisting that they were happy with the current iteration of the squad and willing to continue building around their current roster, but one of Paul's closest former teammates would support a potential Eastern Conference debut for Paul.

The Clippers' decision to move on from Chris Paul has been met with considerable backlash. Reports suggesting a tumultuous departure have fueled speculation about the circumstances surrounding his exit.