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Clippers guard Chris Paul also offered a "no comment" when asked about Collins' announcement. His teammates, however, offered a different tune. Los Angeles Daily News

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Dan Woike: Told the following things happened: Barnes kicked a trash can, CP argued w/ fan using foul language and a few fans dropped items on players Twitter @DanWoikeSports

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Paul wasn’t happy with himself after he had five of the Clippers 18 turnovers. He also didn’t get to the free throw line either. “It’s uncharacteristic of us. You know I mean especially me,” Paul said. “I had five turnovers tonight, and our turnovers led to 17 of their points. They got offensive rebounds, things we hadn’t let them do in Game 1 and Game 2. We just got to be better.” New York Daily News

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Grant Hill, a seven-time All-Star, gave Chris Paul's son, Little Chris, a dunking lesson. Hill stuck out his arms and pretended to be a hoop. "I want the dunk, I want you to hang on it, and I want you to run backward with your swag, all right," Hill said to Paul's son. Little Chris proceeded to jump onto Hill's arms as though he were jamming a ball, then he ran around the locker room showing off some dance moves and stutter steps. Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Arnovitz: Tony Allen on Chris Paul -- "I don't want to say his name." Twitter @kevinarnovitz

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Brad Turner: Chris Paul won Kia Community Assist Award for April in recognition of his efforts in the community, ongoing advocacy, and philanthropy.    Twitter @BA_Turner

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul 

Chris Paul – Unrestricted There is almost no scenario in which Paul is not re-signing with the Clippers. Players who are close with Paul say that he is 100 percent on board with the Clippers long-term and that signing a new maximum contract worth more than $100 million is all but a formality. Paul will have a tremendous amount of input on where the Clippers go this offseason roster-wise and the future of head coach Vinny Del Negro will be something Paul’s voice will also be heard on. But, barring some kind of disastrous injury, Paul will be inking a new deal with the Clippers. So while would-be suitors can dream, that’s all it will be as Paul is as close to locked into a new deal as a player can be without actually signing it. HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Chris Paul, Vinny Del Negro, Coaching 

Chauncey Billups – Unrestricted Sources close to Billups say he wants to remain with the Clippers beyond this season and that if he’s not in LA that retiring is more likely than adding another team on his resume. Billups has been instrumental as a coach on the floor for the younger Clipper guards and his imprint is evident in almost every facet of how the Clipper guards prepare for games. The Clippers will face some tough economic decisions, but retaining Billups for another year shouldn’t be a problem and don’t be surprised to hear that Chris Paul makes resigning Billups a condition on him signing his next deal. Billups is that important to the process. Some have suggested that the best move would be to make Billups a coach going forward, however, Billups laughs off the notion of his future being in a suit as a coach, although watching him interact with the younger guards he’s a natural; he just wants to keep playing. HoopsWorld

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups 

The 23-year-old point guard is progressively improving and Chris Paul knows it's only a matter of time before he will be forced to play against him instead of alongside of him. "Bled is one of the best guards in our league," Paul said after practice Sunday. "I've said it all season long. I'm enjoying playing with him right now because there's no way he can be here next year because we probably won't have enough money to pay him. He should be a starting point guard in this league next year." ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Eric Bledsoe 

Bledsoe is actually under contract for next season at $2.6 million, but Paul's words may be the clearest indication yet that he fully intends to sign the five-year, $108 million contract extension the Clippers plan to offer him in the offseason. He knows as long as he is the Clippers' point guard; there simply is no room for Bledsoe. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Eric Bledsoe 

Arash Markazi: CP3 on Bledsoe: "There’s no way he can be here next year because we probably won’t have enough money to pay him." Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Eric Bledsoe 

Arash Markazi: CP3 on Bledsoe: "He should be a starting point guard in this league next year.” Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Eric Bledsoe 

Arash Markazi: CP3 won't talk about his future but the way he's talking about Bledsoe's would lead you to believe CP3 is here long-term. Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Eric Bledsoe 

Dan Woike: Chris Paul suffered a thigh bruise against Memphis Saturday. Not serious at all and CP practiced Sunday Twitter @DanWoikeSports

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His performance highlighted the play of the Clippers' bench, which transformed from the "Goon Squad" last season led by Kenyon Martin and Reggie Evans, to "A Tribe Called Bench" this season. The group, as has been the case the season, was led by Bledsoe, Jamal Crawford (13 points) and Matt Barnes (10 points). "We're used to that," said Chris Paul, who had 23 points and seven rebounds. "I think we have the best bench in the league. I stay in Bledsoe's ear because he's the catalyst that leads that ship. He's the guy that's a game changer. When he's playing with that aggressive mentality on both ends of the court, we're tough to beat." ESPN.com

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Arash Markazi: Chris Paul says the Clippers want to raise a championship banner in this new ESPN commercial. Twitter @ArashMarkazi

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul 

Chris Paul: Prayers out to my man @kobebryant. Hoping for a speedy recovery and there is absolutely no doubt he'll be back strong! Twitter @CP3

Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul, Kobe Bryant, Injuries 

NBA analyst Marc Stein joined Fitzsimmons & Durrett on 103.3 KESN-FM this week to discuss the Mavs. Here are some highlights: On what the Mavs plan to do this offseason: “They’re going to go for Dwight (Howard). They’re going to go for Chris Paul. The overwhelming likelihood is they’re going to strike out on both counts so what trade can they make to put next to Dirk (Nowitzki) to carry that team burden with him. It’s obviously not there right now. There is no question it’s difficult. What they have to offer right now is cap space and I suppose the prospect of future picks. That’s really it. They don’t have a heck of a lot of young assets and that’s what gets teams excited. That’s how Houston was able to get James Harden. They had a bunch of young assets that OKC said we have to jump on this now before this stuff is off the table. The Mavs aren’t in that position.” Dallas Morning News

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Clippers center DeAndre Jordan shouted across the locker room Sunday to Chris Paul. "I don't like you, Chris," Jordan yelled out. Paul didn't flinch. "I don't care," Paul answered. Meanwhile, Clippers forward Blake Griffin turned to Jordan, whose locker is near his, and snipped: "Get out of my way DeAndre. Move," Griffin shouted. Jordan didn't back down. "I don't like you, Blake Griffin," Jordan screamed. Finally, all three players shared a hearty laugh. Turns out it was all in fun. Long Beach Press-Telegram

Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan 

There recently has been talk that Paul, Jordan and Griffin are at odds, but it sure didn't look like they had problems as they joked around in the locker room after beating the Lakers on Sunday to clinch the first division title in franchise history. Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro insisted nothing out of the ordinary is going on with his young team. "There's not this big friction thing going on like people think," Del Negro said. "We've got some good guys. We have to manage (personalities) absolutely. But I know the guys want to win." Long Beach Press-Telegram

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