When the Clippers played against the Hawks, ATL’s Fanduel 404 Crew loudly chanted ‘Where’s Chris Paul’ high up the stands.

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. If Chris Paul and the Clippers had parted a few weeks from now, ideally at a more reasonable hour, it could be chalked up to a Hall of Fame player preferring to finish his career in a different environment, perhaps one that includes more winning or minutes. But that's not how this played out.

James Harden had 27 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 and Ivica Zubac put up 14 points and 17 rebounds in the win. This was a laugher by the time the fourth quarter started. Maybe Frank was just being nice when he said CP3 wasn’t the scapegoat?

PLAYA VISTA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul will start Saturday night's Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors despite dealing with an injured right hamstring and right thumb. "I'm cool, I'm good," Paul said. "I'm all good. I'll be there.

The Los Angeles Clippers made the stunning decision to part ways with Chris Paul in shocking fashion early Wednesday morning.

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We’re chasing our 8th straight parlay winner tonight with a Same Game Parlay that blends veteran playmaking and elite scoring form — featuring Chris Paul and Devin Booker in a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Suns and Clippers.