Chris Paul signs one-year deal with the Clippers: These are the veteran guard’s contract details
Here’s how much money Chris Paul will earn on his return to the Clippers.
Shrek 2 and The Godfather Part II. They’re my answers. I can’t think of a third for the “sequels that were better than the original” list, so let’s put Chris Paul at the Clippers (again).
The veteran guard is back where he broke through as one of the great names of the NBA, creating the reputation for a stellar career. It’s expected to be his final season at the elite level of basketball, and there’s no better way to bow out than where they love you the most.
The 40-year-old has signed a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Thick clouds filled with rumours had been drifting over the City of Angels for a while, with even president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank letting slip that Paul was “a great Clipper,” adding that “he obviously possesses some of the qualities we [are looking for]. And, of course, we’re strongly, strongly considering him.”
Twelve-time All-Star Chris Paul has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, CAA's Steven Heumann, Ty Sullivan and Jessica Holtz told ESPN. Paul had multiple suitors, but chose the contending Clippers and their shared history in L.A. for his likely final, 21st NBA season. pic.twitter.com/qC640MFFeI
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 21, 2025
During his six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers (2011–17), Paul established himself as their franchise cornerstone and was a perennial All-Star. He consistently averaged around 18–19 points and roughly 10 assists per game.
While Paul played all 82 games for the San Antonio Spurs last season, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, he’s expected to be the team’s backup point guard for the upcoming campaign.
As well as the 12-time All-Star, the Clippers have agreed to deals to bring in John Collins and Bradley Beal. While this pair may not be the most inspiring, it appears to be a move based on economics, with ESPN citing that the Clippers have done so in order to be “opportunistic in the next two summers to potentially go after stars.”
Last season in the NBA, the Clippers finished with a solid 50–32 record, clinching 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference.
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If you can think of another sequel that beat the original, let me know. If not, I guess we can leave Chris Paul in the list and hope he can inspire the Clippers once again, just like he used to.
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