Los Angeles Clippers general manager Lawrence Frank said Saturday his franchise is "strongly, strongly considering" the signing of free agent guard Chris Paul, who hinted last month that he wanted to return to Los Angeles.

A top trade candidate this offseason came off the board on Saturday when the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal following his buyout by the Washington Wizards,

The Bleacher Report NBA staff took advantage of the downtime. They ranked the top 100 NBA players of all time. The extensive project had an all-hands-on-deck approach. They conjured up the votes and released a naturally controversial ranking.

While the high-priced NBA signings have taken place, there are plenty of quality players still available. Here are their best fits.

That mantra was echoed last season, but it didn't truly come to fruition. Tyus Jones was effective and did his job, considering he was on a one-year, minimum-salary deal. Still, his lack of size and scoring punch made him nearly unplayable down the stretch of the season.

In the latest NBA rumors roundup, LeBron James retirement could be on the horizon, Chris Paul could reunite with a former team, and Brandon Ingram's future in Toronto could be in flux.

After 20 seasons on the NBA beat, veteran sportswriter and Money Talks columnist Darnell Mayberry reflects on a dream career, unforgettable moments with legends and his decision to step away from the grind to pursue new passions,

Kobe Bryant blamed NBA owners for vetoing the Lakers' infamous Chris Paul trade: "You don't want another great player coming to L.A." originally appeared on Basketball Network.