Chris Paul is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers and will wear his iconic No. 3 jersey. Bradley Beal, newly acquired by the team, has agreed to give up the number he’s worn his entire NBA career.

Simply put, Chris Paul could retire today and cruise into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Perhaps that could be viewed as a controversial statement, but it should not be. For one, the good folks at Basketball-Reference already give Paul a 100 percent (!

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

After 20 seasons on the NBA beat, veteran sportswriter and Money Talks columnist Darnell Mayberry reflects on a dream career, unforgettable moments with legends and his decision to step away from the grind to pursue new passions,

Kobe Bryant blamed NBA owners for vetoing the Lakers' infamous Chris Paul trade: "You don't want another great player coming to L.A." originally appeared on Basketball Network.