Dub Hub: Ex-Warrior Chris Paul reunites with Clippers for his 21st NBA season

Rounding up all Warriors and NBA related news for Monday, July 21st.

In today’s Dub Hub:

• Free agent point guard Chris Paul returns to Los Angeles after signing with the Clippers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
• Moses Moody explains why former Warrior Kevon Looney will be hard to replace.
• Marcus Smart agrees to buyout with the Wizards, intends to sign with the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

While the Golden State Warriors continue to wait on Jonathan Kuminga’s contract resolution, the rest of the NBA offseason isn’t standing still. The latest major move comes from Southern California, where the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to reunite with future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Paul, 40, recently stated in an interview that he plans to play one more season before calling it a career—a farewell tour of sorts for one of the game’s greatest floor generals.

Originally drafted in 2005 by the then-New Orleans Hornets, Paul’s career has spanned two decades and seven different franchises (eight, if you count the infamous vetoed Lakers trade).

He became a true superstar during his first stint in Los Angeles from 2011 to 2017, where he led the “Lob City” era alongside Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Paul remains the franchise’s all-time leader in assists and earned five of his 12 career All-Star selections during that stretch.

Since leaving the Clippers, Paul has played for the Houston Rockets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Phoenix Suns, the Warriors, and most recently, the San Antonio Spurs. Last season with the Spurs, he appeared in all 82 regular season games, averaging 8.8 points and 7.4 assists while mentoring the team’s young core.

Now back in Los Angeles, Paul joins a revamped roster that includes offseason additions Bradley Beal, John Collins, and Brook Lopez, where he’s expected to take on a role as the team’s backup point guard. If this is indeed his final NBA season, Paul will get one last opportunity to chase that elusive championship—this time with the franchise where he helped redefine an era.

For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Monday, July 21st:

Warriors News:

Siegel’s Scoop: Latest NBA free agency, trade intel after Chris Paul, Bradley Beal, Marcus Smart deals | ClutchPoints

Another name worth mentioning that was connected to the Dubs in Las Vegas is Malcolm Brogdon. The former Sixth Man of the Year has held out in free agency to this point despite multiple suitors contacting him in recent weeks. He would be an excellent addition on a minimum contract for a team like Golden State, which desperately needs a lead guard in their second unit.

Sunday Best: The latest, hottest and freshest NBA free agency and trade buzz … even after leaving Las Vegas | The Stein Line

I appeared Tuesday on 95.7 (FM) The Game in the Bay Area and will repeat here what I said there: We are indeed three full weeks into free agency now, but I still expect Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton to wind up in Golden State when their signing commitments are made public and official.

Why Warriors’ Moses Moody believes ex-teammate Kevon Looney is irreplaceable | NBC Sports Bay Area

“It’s going to be tough losing Loon in so many ways,” Moody said Friday on 95.7 The Game’s “Willard & Dibs.” “He’s been here since I got here. The person he’s been for the team and for me is immeasurable. He definitely can’t be replaced in any way — including the yoga room.”

Warriors’ Draymond Green appears to question Mavericks shutting down Cooper Flagg for summer league | CBS Sports

Outspoken Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who previously stirred the pot this month with his takes on free agency, took issue with the double standard placed on NBA veterans relating to workload and rest yet franchise are doing the same with first-year players.

While Green didn’t mention Flagg by name, it’s obvious he made the connection with the overall No. 1 pick who was sent home after erupting for 31 points in his second summer league start last weekend.

“I find it very interesting that players get bashed for ‘load management’ but rookies get shut down during summer league these days … fascinating huh,” Green wrote this week on Threads.

Steph Curry shows off fast reflexes during fan meet-and-greet

NBA News:

Chris Paul reuniting with Clippers for 21st NBA season | ESPN

He becomes the latest veteran addition to the Clippers, who also have added shooting guard Bradley Beal, power forward John Collins and center Brook Lopez this offseason. The Clippers were searching for a reserve point guard in the marketplace — having conversations with Malcolm Brogdon as well — but landed on Paul over the last seven days. They also have created salary cap flexibility so they can be opportunistic in the next two summers to potentially go after stars.

NBA 2K26 Summer League: Kon Knueppel, Hornets edge Kings for championship | NBA

Rookie Kon Knueppel’s team-high 21 points and a lightning-fast start helped fuel the Charlotte Hornets to a hard-fought 83-78 win over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA 2K26 Summer League championship game at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas on Sunday night.

Marcus Smart agrees to buyout with the Wizards, intends to sign with the Lakers

In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:

Are Jonathan Kuminga’s options drying up?

The reality at this stage in free agency is that most of the teams interested in Kuminga have already added players that fill the role they envisioned for JK. And while his talent would still be a welcome addition for them, it’s likely not needed to the point where they’d offer Golden State a compelling offer.

Which puts us that much closer to a Kuminga return for season five by the bay.

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