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Clippers allow Beal to wear No. 3, raising questions on Paul's departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Clippers allow Beal to wear No. 3, raising questions on Paul's departure

Summary

The Los Angeles Clippers have decided to let Bradley Beal wear No. 3, less than a year after Chris Paul's departure from the team. Beal had previously given up the number to allow Paul to reclaim it during his final season, expected to be honored with a jersey retirement. However, following a tumultuous end to Paul's time with the Clippers, where he was sent home early and traded to the Raptors, the team appears to be backtracking on that commitment. This decision has sparked debate regarding the Clippers' intentions towards Paul and his legacy with the franchise.

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Status Watch

•Bradley Beal is set to wear No. 3 for the 2026-27 season.
•Chris Paul was expected to have his jersey retired by the Clippers.
•Paul's final season with the Clippers ended abruptly in December 2025.
•The Clippers have never officially retired a jersey number.

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10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Did The Clippers Lie To Chris Paul? Bradley Beal's No. 3 Sparks A Controversial Twist

What they're saying

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Did the Clippers lie to Chris Paul? Bradley Beal reclaiming No. 3 raises serious questions about what the organization told its longtime point guard. Less than a year after Paul's abrupt departure, the Los Angeles Clippers are allowing Beal to wear the number Paul used to define the "CP3" era in Los Angeles. Paul returned […] The post Did The Clippers Lie To Chris Paul? Bradley Beal's No. 3 Sparks A Controversial Twist appeared first on Stadium Rant.
— Yahoo Sports

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