NBA: Chris Paul released by the Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers cut 12-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul after a terrible start to the season.
The Clippers, who have lost 14 of their previous 16 games, announced Paul’s departure before the game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Paul, 40, is considered one of the best players in NBA history and is competing in his 21st and final season in the league.
“We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be with the team,” Clippers boss Lawrence Frank told ESPN.
“Chris is a legendary Clipper who had a historic career. I want to make one thing very clear. Nobody blames Chris for our poor performance.
“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.”
In a post on Instagram, Paul confirmed his departure, writing “just found out I’m being sent home.”
Paul and Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue did not speak for “several weeks” before his departure, according to ESPN.
Paul spent six seasons with the Clippers from 2011 to 2017, before rejoining the franchise on a one-year deal in July.
Paul is second on the NBA’s all-time assists list with 12,552, behind John Stockton’s 15,806.
He is also second in steals with 2,728, trailing only Stockton’s 3,265.
Paul did not win an NBA title, only reaching the NBA Finals once with the Phoenix Suns in 2021, when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks.
2025-12-03 22:29:00
