The Los Angeles Clippers abruptly instructed veteran point guard Chris Paul to leave the team and return home in the middle of the night, the New York Post reported on 3 December 2025.
The overnight decision, described by the outlet as a “shock NBA divorce,” ended Paul’s association with the franchise without advance public notice. No immediate explanation or details about the next steps—such as a trade, release, or buyout—were made available, according to the report.
Paul, a multiple-time All-Star widely considered one of the league’s premier playmakers, had been expected to help guide the Clippers through the current season. The sudden separation now leaves both the player’s future and the team’s backcourt plans uncertain.
Further information, including any official comment from the Clippers or Paul’s representatives, had not been released at the time of publication.
Source: New York Post
