"I'm told James Harden was a focal point in recruiting Bradley Beal internally but also speaking directly to Beal and his camp. The Clippers really view Bradley Beal as a perfect fit alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden ," Charania said.

After news of the deal broke on Wednesday, the Clippers’ NBA title odds at DraftKings Sportsbook didn’t budge at all, holding steady at +3000, which is tied with the Mavericks and 76ers for the 10th-best odds on the board.

During a Zoom meeting, the Los Angeles Clippers President Lawrence Frank openly acknowledged the organization’s interest in Chris Paul.