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The Los Angeles Clippers parted ways with veteran point guard Chris Paul in a stunning move announced early Wednesday morning.
Nearly two weeks after Paul hinted that this season with the Clippers would likely be his last NBA season, Paul took to social media around 3 a.m. to reveal that the team sent him home before their road game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) looks to pass the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) during the first half at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 28, 2025. (Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images)
“Just found out I’m being sent home,” Paul wrote in an Instagram Story with a peace emoji.
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Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ top basketball executive, issued a statement confirming Paul’s departure and indicating the team will try to trade Paul, who signed a $3.6 million deal to rejoin the team.
“We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be part of the team,” he said, via The Associated Press. “We want to work with him on the next step in his career. Chris is a legendary Clipper who has had a historic career.”
Paul is playing in his 21st NBA season. Reports last month speculated that this year would be his final season before retirement, a rumor he appeared to confirm with a social media post that read in part “What a ride … Still so much to go … Grateful for this last one!!”
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 29, 2025. (Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images)
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But offseason predictions of being a championship contender have quickly faded this season as the Clippers sit at 5-16. Paul, a future Hall of Famer, averaged a career low 2.6. points and 3.3 assists per match. He also plays an average of 14.3 minutes per game. match.
In his statement, Frank said the team did not “blame” Paul for their sluggish start.
“I want to make one thing very clear. No one blames Chris for our underperformance. I accept responsibility for the record we have right now. There are many reasons why we have struggled. We are grateful for the impact Chris has made on the franchise.”
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) chase a loose ball during the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on Nov. 25, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
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The Clippers enter Wednesday’s contest against Atlanta on a five-game skid.
