Clippers Cut Chris Paul: End of the Star Point Guard Era in LA

Chris Paul and the Clippers: An Unexpected Goodbye

In an unexpected turn, the LA Clippers announced the departure of veteran point guard Chris Paul, marking the end of his second stint with the team. The news was revealed by the player himself through a post on Instagram, informing that he had been removed from the team in Atlanta, where the Clippers will face the Hawks.

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The team’s president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, confirmed the decision.

We say goodbye to Chris and he will no longer be on the team. We will work with him on the next step of his career.

Lawrence Frank

Frank praised Paul’s career and took responsibility for the team’s performance. The Clippers are in a difficult moment, with a record of 5-16 and 14 losses in their last 16 games. The absence of the injured Bradley Beal has further complicated the situation. To finalize Paul’s departure, the organization will have to cut him and assume his salary, agree to a termination, or wait until December 15th for a possible transfer. Coach Ty Lue lamented the way the separation occurred.

I don’t think CP is the reason for our brand. It didn’t fit with what he was looking for. I respect him a lot and didn’t want his departure to be like that.

Ty Lue

Paul, 40, returned to the Clippers in July for what was expected to be his final NBA season. In 16 games, he averaged 2.9 points and 3.3 assists in 14.3 minutes per game. This situation is reminiscent of a similar episode in 2018, when Blake Griffin was surprisingly traded, marking another painful breakup.