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.

The NBA world was shocked when the LA Clippers announced that they were parting with legendary point guard Chris Paul, just a few months after re-signing with t

Praise Chris Paul for being one of the best ever. Or criticize him for never winning. Either way, you can't overlook him.

Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest between Chris Paul and the Los Angeles Clippers after Paul was sent home Wednesday morning.

"Me too. Woke up and saw it on social media. I'm just as confused and shocked as you guys," Harden told ESPN reporter Ohm Youngmisuk following their win over the Hawks, Wednesday night. "Definitely surprised me but not just Chris, it's a lot we were dealing with but that's out of my hands."

While it would be nice for great players to remain with one team their whole careers, the reality is often far different at the end.

The team was mired in controversy from the Donald Sterling days until recently, with Steve Ballmer's salary cap circumvention accusations. Moreover, head coach Tyronn Lue was linked to the gambling scandals that rocked the NBA, which involved a rigged poker game and whatnot.

James Harden had 27 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a five-game losing streak with a 115-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in their first game after deciding