Things are changing fast for the LA Clippers. Just yesterday, the waiving of veteran point guard Chris Paul sent shockwaves through the NBA, and now, the Clippers are scrambling to rewrite their backcourt blueprint around James Harden overnight. Now, an unexpected name has emerged in connection with them.

According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, the Clippers are planning to sign undrafted guard RayJ Dennis to a two-way deal after his recent stretch with the Indiana Pacers. Not many saw this move coming, especially given LA’s already present guard depth despite Paul’s exit, but insurance in that department can’t hurt.

In 13 games with the Pacers this year, Dennis averaged 4.9 points and two assists per game in just under 13 minutes. Though his efficiency has not been great so far, LA hopes that the guard can improve under mentorship from the team’s many veterans. However, this isn’t the first time that the Baylor product has been connected to the Clippers.

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, Dennis signed with the Clippers on an Exhibit-10 deal to try to compete for a two-way slot, but was waived before the season started. He had a short stint with the Washington Wizards in October 2024, but joined the Pacers early in 2025, and played 11 games for them that season.

Dennis has also played with the LA’s G-League affiliate in San Diego, and logged solid stats: 16.4 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals across 16 games.

The question is unavoidable: what exactly are the Clippers trying to do? After choosing a developmental youth piece over Hall-of-Fame-caliber leadership, LA has turned to a guard who has bounced around the margins of NBA rotations. The franchise is searching for direction, but betting on a long-shot third-string guard might not be the way to go.

Clippers Head Coach Ty Lue Gets Honest About Chris Paul Decision

LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue made it clear that he didn’t agree with the team’s decision to part ways with Chris Paul. He pushed back against the idea that releasing Paul would help the team take a step forward, and acknowledged that the move was more about fit instead of Paul’s decline.

“I do not think it helps our team, and I do not think the reason we are 5-16 is because of CP,” Lue told the media today. “I like CP, I have a lot of respect for him, he has been a friend of mine over the years, and you do not want to see a great go out like this.”

His comments directly contradict reports which suggest that CP3‘s leadership style clashed with the team. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported earlier that Paul’s vocal nature struck management, coaches, and players the wrong way, despite efforts to hold the team accountable. Lue in particular wasn’t even speaking with Paul for “several weeks.”

It’s odd that the Clippers would sign Paul, known for being a vocal leader throughout his career, but then have problems when his behavior surfaced, but there might be other factors at work here. For now, the NBA world is still focused on how this situation is turning out.