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The Los Angeles Clippers are parting ways with veteran point guard Chris Paul in a surprising move announced early Wednesday morning.
Nearly two weeks after Paul hinted that this season with the Clippers would likely be his final NBA season, Paul took to social media around 3 a.m. to reveal that the team was sending him home ahead of 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, California on November 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, released a statement confirming Paul’s departure and indicated that the team would attempt to trade Paul, who signed a $3.6 million deal to join the team.
“We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be a part of the team,” he said via the Associated Press. “We will work with him on the next step in his career. Chris is a legendary Clipper who has had a historic career.”
Paul is playing his 21st NBA season. Last month, reports speculated that this year would be his last season before retirement, a rumor he seemingly confirmed with a social media post that read in part “What an adventure…So much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!”
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on November 29, 2025. (Kiyoshi Mio/Imagn Images)
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But offseason projections of being championship contenders have quickly faded this season as the Clippers go 5-16. Paul, a future Hall of Famer, averaged a career-low 2.6. points and 3.3 assists per game. He also plays an average of 14.3 minutes per game.
In his statement, Frank said the team didn’t “blame” Paul for their poor start.
“I want to make one thing very clear. No one blames Chris for our underperformance. I accept responsibility for the record we currently have. There are many reasons why we have struggled. We are grateful for the impact Chris has had on the franchise.”
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) chase a loose ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California on November 25, 2025. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
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The Clippers enter Wednesday’s contest against Atlanta on a five-game streak.
