Chris Paul “Sent Home” by the Clippers
A shocking twist in Los Angeles: the Clippers waive Chris Paul, opening an entirely new scenario for both the franchise and the veteran guard
A piece of news nobody saw coming has shaken the NBA: the Los Angeles Clippers have decided to waive Chris Paul. The move came without any public signs of tension and has been described by multiple internal sources as a sudden rupture between the veteran and the franchise.
The context behind the decision
The Clippers’ season has fallen far short of expectations, but no one could have predicted such a drastic outcome. Paul had been a true locker-room anchor, and his departure inevitably raises questions about what might have happened behind the scenes to trigger such a surprising decision.
The official statement from the franchise
The Los Angeles Clippers – already at the center of rumors in recent hours because of the “James Harden mystery” – released a statement aimed at keeping the tone respectful and diplomatic, highlighting what CP3 has meant to the team:
We are parting ways with Chris, and he will no longer be a member of the team. We will work with him on the next step of his career. Chris is a Clippers legend and has had an incredible career. We want one thing to be very clear: no one is blaming Chris for our underwhelming performance.
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The message is clear: the Clippers want to shut down any narrative that points the finger at Paul.
We take responsibility for the situation we’re in. There are many reasons behind our struggles. We are grateful for everything Chris has done for the franchise.
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The organization publicly takes accountability for the difficult season, trying to preserve its relationship with a player who helped shape the team’s history.
What happens now?
CP3’s future opens up several possible paths. A contender looking for leadership? A young team seeking an elite veteran presence? Or maybe a return to a place he already knows well? The next few days will be busy – players of Paul’s caliber don’t stay on the market for long.
For the Clippers, this move marks a turning point. Cutting ties so abruptly signals that something structural needs to change. And it likely won’t be the last shake-up in what is already a turbulent period for the franchise.