Joey Linn

A look at Chris Paul with his new LA Clippers jersey. He made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 📸: Todd Owyoung/NBC

Chris Paul acknowledges Bradley Beal for giving him No. 3

Lawrence Frank mentioned having a “starting two-guard spot open” when the Clippers were pursuing Bradley Beal. Said Beal had a lot of options, but the Norman Powell trade helped create a clear opening for him. As expected, sounds like Beal is in line to start.

Lawrence Frank said Chris Paul will wear No. 3. Bradley Beal hasn’t decided a number yet, but volunteered No. 3 to Chris.

Chris Paul is officially back with the Clippers. Lawrence Frank: “Chris is one of the most impactful players ever to wear a Clippers uniform and it's appropriate that he returns to the team for this chapter of his career. Chris will help fortify our backcourt with his…

Chris Paul on Instagram:

Chris Paul’s Clippers franchise ranks: Assists: 1st Steals: 2nd Threes: 5th Points: 6th He can now finish his NBA career where six of his best years were played.

Chris Paul is expected to sign with the Clippers. After my conversations at Summer League and Lawrence Frank’s comments today, it’s clear his potential addition would be for more than just a nostalgic retirement tour. si.com/nba/clippers/n…

I asked Lawrence Frank where the Clippers see minutes for another reserve guard — like Chris Paul — in a rotation that already includes James Harden, Bradley Beal, Kris Dunn, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Here is his full answer: “Role awareness, especially in this next roster spot,…

Lawrence Frank joked when asked about the age of the players the Clippers are adding: “What’s age? It’s just a number, right?” He mentioned Bradley Beal is younger than Norman Powell, and Brook Lopez is “ageless” despite being 37.

Lawrence Frank on Chris Paul: “He’s a great player. He’s a great Clipper. He possesses some of the qualities we just referenced… We’re strongly, strongly considering him.”

Lawrence Frank: “We’ll continue to look to reinforce our playmaking and ball handling.”

Lawrence Frank said James Harden spent 30 minutes on the phone speaking to Bradley Beal’s agent to explain why the Clippers were the best destination.

Lawrence Frank said James Harden is working out at Intuit Dome right now. “This is a very motivated group.”

Lawrence Frank just said the Clippers have tried to trade for Bradley Beal two other times in his NBA career. “Third time is the charm,” he said.

Chris Paul liked this Instagram post from the Clippers and Bradley Beal.

Former Lob City Clippers forward Matt Barnes after the Bradley Beal news: “Great pickup!! CP3 next .….”

The Clippers have officially signed Bradley Beal. Here is a statement from Ty Lue: “Players of this caliber are very rare, and they're hard to come by. Brad has been an All-Star. He's been in a race for the scoring title. He's been the best player on his team. You can put him…

Bradley Beal is one month younger than Norman Powell. John Collins is younger than every regular Clippers starter last season. Brook Lopez is 37, but he’s essentially replacing a hole in the rotation, not a younger player. If they sign Chris Paul and have him cut into the…