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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Chris Paul returns to Los Angeles Clippers for 21st NBA season and one last ride
AP Chris Paul previously spent six seasons with the Clippers (2011–2017) during their 'Lob City' era, becoming the franchise's all-time assist leader with 4,023. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) Chris Paul is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers for what is expected to be his 21st and final NBA season, the team confirmed on Monday. Paul, a 12-time All-Star, played all 82 games last season for the San Antonio Spurs - becoming the first player to do so in his 20th season or later. Paul averaged 8.8 points and 7.4 assists on 43% shooting. The 40-year-old guard agreed on a one-year deal which is reportedly worth $3.6 the No. 4 overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the then-New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, earned Rookie of the Year honors for the 2005–06 season. — LAClippers (@LAClippers) Wanting to be closer to family in Los Angeles, Paul now rejoins a deep Clippers roster featuring stars like Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and new additions Bradley Beal, John Collins, Brook Lopez, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Paul previously spent six seasons with the Clippers (2011–2017) during their 'Lob City' era, becoming the franchise's all-time assist leader with 4,023. — LAClippers (@LAClippers) After departing LA in 2017 for Houston to team up with Harden in pursuit of a title, Paul had stints with Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Golden State, and San Antonio. The Spurs finished 13th in the West last season, while the Clippers went 50–32 before falling to Denver in a tough seven-game first-round playoff series. Clippers president Lawrence Frank acknowledged the team has '10 quality rotation players' and typically plays nine. Paul is expected to come off the bench and provide leadership, depth, and injury insurance. Frank emphasized the importance of role clarity, especially for veterans joining an already crowded guard rotation, and said Paul understands and accepts a reserve role as t'e team looks to manage minutes and preserve players for the postseason.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chris Paul returns to Los Angeles Clippers for 21st NBA season and one last ride
Chris Paul is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers for what is expected to be his 21st and final NBA season, the team confirmed on Monday. Paul, a 12-time All-Star, played all 82 games last season for the San Antonio Spurs - becoming the first player to do so in his 20th season or later. Paul averaged 8.8 points and 7.4 assists on 43% shooting. The 40-year-old guard agreed on a one-year deal which is reportedly worth $3.6 million. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Data Science MBA Data Analytics Degree Technology Leadership Digital Marketing MCA Data Science PGDM Public Policy others Management Finance Product Management Design Thinking Others Operations Management Project Management Healthcare Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity healthcare CXO Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Prof Cert in DS & BA with GenAI India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIT Madras CERT-IITM Advanced Cert Prog in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 30 Weeks IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK-AI for Senior Executives India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK DABS India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months E&ICT Academy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati CERT-IITG Postgraduate Cert in AI and ML India Starts on undefined Get Details Paul, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft by the then-New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets, earned Rookie of the Year honors for the 2005–06 season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo — LAClippers (@LAClippers) Wanting to be closer to family in Los Angeles, Paul now rejoins a deep Clippers roster featuring stars like Kawhi Leonard , James Harden , and new additions Bradley Beal, John Collins, Brook Lopez, and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Live Events Paul previously spent six seasons with the Clippers (2011–2017) during their 'Lob City' era, becoming the franchise's all-time assist leader with 4,023. — LAClippers (@LAClippers) After departing LA in 2017 for Houston to team up with Harden in pursuit of a title, Paul had stints with Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Golden State, and San Antonio. The Spurs finished 13th in the West last season, while the Clippers went 50–32 before falling to Denver in a tough seven-game first-round playoff series. Clippers president Lawrence Frank acknowledged the team has '10 quality rotation players' and typically plays nine. Paul is expected to come off the bench and provide leadership, depth, and injury insurance. Frank emphasized the importance of role clarity, especially for veterans joining an already crowded guard rotation, and said Paul understands and accepts a reserve role as t'e team looks to manage minutes and preserve players for the postseason.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Chris Paul agrees to 1-year deal with Clippers for his 21st NBA season: Source
Chris Paul has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the LA Clippers, team sources said. Paul, 40, previously spent six seasons (2011-17) with the Clippers and made an All-NBA team in each of those seasons. The 2025-26 season will be Paul's 21st in the NBA. Last season with the San Antonio Spurs, he played in all 82 games, averaging 8.8 points and 7.4 This story will be updated.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Report: Celtics Showing Interest in Former No 1 Overall Pick
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Celtics have suffered through a tough offseason. After winning a championship just two years ago, the Celtics were hoping to repeat as champions. Unfortunately, that dream ended when Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles in the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the rival New York Knicks. Heading into the offseason, everyone knew that change was coming to Boston due to its luxury tax situation and new ownership. Brad Stevens made that change happen. Ben Simmons #25 of the LA Clippers looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on March 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ben Simmons #25 of the LA Clippers looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on March 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo byTo begin the offseason, the Celtics traded veteran star point guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers. Boston received Anfernee Simons as the key piece in return. Kristaps Porzingis was then traded to the Atlanta Hawks, with Georges Niang coming back to the Celtics. Read more: Lakers Linked to Potential Trade for 2-Time All-Star Guard Now, the question becomes, where does Boston go from here? Tatum is expected to miss most of if not all of the 2025-26 season. That gives the Celtics somewhat of a gap year between contending for a championship. Jaylen Brown could take over and lead the team on a run, but that is far from a guarantee. Who could Boston target as an outside addition to help them compete? How about a former No. 1 overall pick? According to a report from veteran NBA insider Marc Stein, the Celtics are among the teams interested in signing Ben Simmons. "League sources say that the Suns have also had some recent dialogue with former All-Star Ben Simmons, who I'm told has drawn interest since free agency began from Boston, New York and Sacramento," Stein wrote. Simmons would be an interesting addition for Boston. He has never lived up to the hype that surrounded him when he was the No. 1 pick, but he could be a quality role player for the Celtics moving forward. On a two-year deal, he could also be a nice addition for when Tatum gets back on the floor. Read more: Pacers' TJ McConnell Sounds Off About Kyrie Irving During the 2024-25 NBA season split between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, Simmons played in 51 games and made 24 starts. He averaged five points per game to go along with 5.6 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 steals, while shooting 52 percent from the floor. At 29 years old, Simmons may not bring much offensively. However, he can create for teammates, rebound well, and defend. All of those traits could give Boston a needed presence. It will be interesting to see what the rest of the offseason has in store for the Celtics. Keep an eye on Simmons as a potential pickup. For more on the Boston Celtics and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Isaiah Hartenstein's ethnicity reveal kicked off his bromance with Paul George
How Isaiah Hartenstein's ethnicity reveal kicked off his bromance with Paul George (Image Credit: Getty Images) Very few people know that Isaiah Hartenstein's ethnicity is partly African-American. Even his teammate from the LA Clippers days, Paul George, had no clue. But when Hartenstein's startling ethnicity revelation happened (thanks to his IG photo), an instant bromance brewed between him and Paul George. Hartenstein went back to the moment in the new episode of Podcast P with Paul George, where he said, 'That man's whole energy changed towards me.' Hartenstein and other participants had a hearty laugh when he shared that Paul George's handshakes became warmer. Their greetings changed from 'Hey, What's up Bro?' to 'What's up my, Ni***?' Isaiah's appearance confuses everybody as he has taken his looks from his mother, who is of American nationality, whereas his father is African-American. Isaiah Hartenstein shared how his ethnicity made Paul George and his bond stronger Isaiah Hartenstein will talk about the bromance between him and Paul George in the upcoming episode of Podcast P with Paul George on YouTube (3:50). The love between them was not developed instantly. Isaiah took a hilarious dig at Pau George during the podcast, claiming George's attitude changed once he became aware of his mixed ethnicity. The whole conversation took place in a very lighter note, where the participants were seen laughing over developments that led to changed dynamics between Isaiah and George. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In the snippets from the podcast shared on Podcast P with Paul George's X, the moment when Paul George realized his teammate's ethnicity, he grew fonder of him, per Isaiah. None of the participants seemed to be of a different opinion, and they all laughed together over George's startled reaction when he saw Isaiah's IG photo with his father for the first time. Catch the whole conversation here: Paul George & Isaiah Hartenstein on Brilliance of SGA, Stephen A's Diss & OKC's Dynasty Potential Isaiah Hartenstein's parents played a vital role in developing his NBA career Isaiah Hartenstein grew up watching his father play basketball. His father played professional basketball in Germany while staying alone there. The family continued to live in Oregon. For a better family atmosphere, they all moved to Germany in 2008. Talking about the father's influence, Florian told Bleacher Report in 2017, 'We had a basketball carpet in the house. We had a basketball hoop, all that kind of stuff.' Interview met Florian en Isaiah Hartenstein He elaborated, '[Basketball] was always part of it. And then once he came over to Germany, again he was in the gym all the time. I had the chance to coach him after that a little bit. And so, we were a basketball family. He never really had a chance to not play." Theresa, Isaiah's mother also pitched in the conversation saying that Isaiah preferred a ball over toys when he was a child. If the conversation has made readers curious about Isaiah, here are some unknown facts revealed about Isaiah and his family. FAQS about Isaiah Hartenstein Who are Isaiah Hartenstein's parents? Isaiah Hartenstein's father is Florian Hartenstein, who played basketball professionally in Germany and later worked as a coach. Isaiah Hartenstein's mother is Theresa Hartenstein, who worked as a dance coach. Isaiah owes his NBA career to his exposure to the game during his formative years, as his father had all the resources for practice and pursuit at home. What ethnicity are Isaiah Hartenstein's parents? Isaiah Hartenstein's father is African-American and German. Whereas his mother, Theresa, is a white American. What is Isaiah Hartenstein's nationality? Isaiah Hartenstein holds German nationality, per DW's report. In this report dated June 23, 2025, it is mentioned that he became the second German to win a championship when his current team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, emerged winner. Also Read: Game 4 starter Isaiah Hartenstein's Jesus Tattoo has again caught fans' attention, sparking huge conversation Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
