US EditionChris Paul’s Shocked Reaction to Dramatic Clippers Exit
Chris Paul was signed as a low-maintenance veteran but sought a competitive role, leading to clashes and a 5-16 start before the Clippers parted ways with him early in the season.
- On Dec. 2, the LA Clippers informed Chris Paul he was being sent home, ending his return just 21 games into what was presented as his retirement tour.
- Facing a role mismatch, sources say Chris Paul’s one-year, $3.6 million contract conflicted with Clippers leaders expecting a low-maintenance veteran, while Frank and staff found Paul’s style divisive and abrasive.
- After a Nov. 6 benching started five straight DNP-CDs, Chris Paul and Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue had a 40-minute call, and tensions escalated further on the flight to Miami.
- Paul called Blake Griffin as soon as his plane landed and FaceTimed DeAndre Jordan, reuniting the three former stars for about 90 minutes and posting a smiling screenshot.
- The Clippers had signed Chris Paul hoping his experience would fill a leadership vacuum and support injured stars, but sources say miscommunication and underperformance derailed the season, intensifying scrutiny of franchise leadership as Lawrence Frank and owner Steve Ballmer addressed the split.
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The Los Angeles Clippers began the 2025–26 season with bullish expectations. There was also a feel-good factor, with franchise legend Chris Paul returning for a farewell tour before he hung up his boots. Alas, it all went catastrophically wrong soon after, as the Clippers became one of the worst teams in the league and the franchise treated Paul like an insignificant role player. The Clippers announced that the legendary point guard was being se…
More Details On Chris Paul's Exit From Clippers
Longtime point guard Chris Paul is in his final NBA season and is technically still under contract with the Clippers. However, Los Angeles announced that it was “parting ways” with the future Hall of Famer on December 3, and he is no longer around the team. Reporting after Paul’s departure shed more light on the situation, with multiple outlets suggesting that the 40-year-old had clashed with players, coaches, and the front office due to his lea…
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