But the deal could not be completed until the league’s annual moratorium on new business was lifted eight days later. That opportunity came at 9:01 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, when Paul, a six-time All-Star and perennial All-NBA performer, made things official.

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We also resigned Ryan Hollins to a one-year deal worth 1.2 million. We are reportedly trying to add Ronny Turiaf and Lamar Odom, maybe Antawn Jamison or Metta World Peace.