Chris Paul RETURNS to LA Clippers | Hornets are Vegas Champs | Yang Hansen's Rookie Role | Lakers Make Smart Move

Chris Paul is reuniting with the Clippers in what looks to be his farewell tour in the NBA. Matt Moore and Haize debate whether CP3’s final stop actually changes anything for LA's championship odds, and whether Kawhi is still the player to lead them. Then it’s on to Las Vegas, where the Charlotte Hornets walked away with the Summer League crown. What does Kon Knueppel’s MVP performance and the Hornets’ structural competency say about the future of the franchise? We also tackle the rise of Yang Hansen, debating whether his standout Summer League play was a flash in the pan or a sign of a legitimate international breakout. Does he have a ready made role in Portland?

Later, attention turns to the Lakers, who signed Marcus Smart to fill a badly needed defensive hole. But has Smart already hit the wall, or can he rediscover his All-Defensive form in LA? And just how involved is Luka Doncic in building this new-look roster?

Finally, the Mavericks are officially a team with two timelines: Cooper Flagg's bright future and Anthony Davis' narrowing prime. If Kyrie Irving doesn’t return, should Dallas tank for another high pick or try to win now? Matt thinks Cooper's stuck in a lose-lose. Haize thinks it’s too early to feel bad for the rookie phenom. Plus, which NBA front offices owe their fanbases an explanation after this offseason?

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