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In the early hours of December 3, basically the middle of the night, the Los Angeles Clippers made the decision to part ways with future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul. The Clippers’ decision to cut Paul comes despite the fact he’s set to retire at the end of the season.
Just a few days earlier, the Los Angeles Clippers social media team had posted a sappy social media video about Chris Paul ending his “Hall of Fame career at home.”
“Most of all, you know, I’m in a Clipper uniform”
CP3 will end his Hall of Fame career at home ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IpmnHLBMSB
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 29, 2025
Now, however, Paul has been cut in the middle of the night and is in search of a new team to close out his NBA career with.
The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly cut Chris Paul because he was reportedly holding those within the organization accountable
According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, “Paul and his leadership style clashed with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Paul has been vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable, which the team felt became disruptive.”
Additionally, Paul and head coach Ty Lue had not been on speaking terms for “several weeks.” The Clippers currently sit in 14th place in the NBA’s Western Conference with a 5-16 record.
Chris Paul and his leadership style clashed with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Paul has been vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable, which the team felt became disruptive. Specifically: Ty Lue was not on speaking terms with Paul for several weeks.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 3, 2025
“We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be with the team,” President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank said in a statement. “We will work with him on the next step of his career.”
Furthermore, according to reporter Chris Haynes, Paul requested to speak with the Clips’ front office about this situation “weeks ago” but Lue refused.
The 40-year-old Paul was a bit part player for the Clippers this season, playing about 14 minutes per game and averaging 2.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 points per game.