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.

A few weeks ago, veteran point guard Chris Paul announced that he would be retiring at the end of the season. Then, early on Wednesday morning, he made another shocking announcement: he had been sent home by the Los Angeles Clippers in the middle of the night.

It’s looked as bad as the numbers suggest, although this Clippers team has been awful throughout most games, and this role of mild contributor might not be something Paul can effectively execute. The good news for other teams,

The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported last week that the Knicks internally “broached” the idea of trying to acquire Paul in a trade. Leon Rose, the Knicks’ president of basketball operations, represented Paul for years when he was an agent.

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.

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