Here’s the latest on Chris Paul and the Clippers based on recent reporting:
- The Clippers released Chris Paul in December 2025. The team announced they were parting ways and would help him pursue his next step in his career, with the move coming amid a poor start to the season for L.A. [system-generated summaries from multiple outlets].[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
- CP3 subsequently finished his tenure with the Clippers, and reports indicate he was sent home during a road trip before the official announcement, underscoring the abrupt nature of the departure. This move was tied to the team’s 5-16 start at the time.[2][4][7]
If you’d like, I can pull in more detail from current outlets or provide a concise timeline of events with links.
Sources
Los Angeles made a surprising roster move overnight, and Paul will have to finish his NBA career elsewhere
www.cbssports.com"Just Found Out I'm Being Sent Home," Paul, 40, wrote on Instagram.
www.nbcnews.comChris Paul bio, latest news, videos, and exclusive content. Discover his awards, honors, and career achievements. Stay updated and find out when his next game is.
www.nba.comThe Clippers released a statement announcing they're parting ways with Chris Paul.
www.si.comThe Clippers announced early Wednesday morning that they are cutting ties with the veteran point guard.
www.nba.comThe Clippers announced the surprise move in the middle of the night while in Atlanta amid a road trip.
www.nytimes.comPaul broke the news by posting an Instagram story that reads, "Just found out I'm being sent home." More at Hoops Rumors.
www.hoopsrumors.comGet the latest NBA news on Chris Paul. Stay up to date with LA Clippers player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports.
www.foxsports.comChris Paul, one of the greatest players in Clippers franchise history, posted an Instagram story a little before 3 a.m. ET Wednesday that he had just learned he was being sent home to Los Angeles from Atlanta.
www.espn.comChris Paul called out Clippers teammates, coaches and executives, spurring the team to release him Wednesday, a league source told the L.A. Times.
www.latimes.com