Overview
- The Clippers confirmed Paul will no longer be part of the team and said they will work with him on the next step of his career.
- Paul told People he is focused on family and content with the situation after posting on Dec. 3 that he was being sent home.
- He remains under contract as the sides evaluate a trade, waiver or buyout, with trade transactions allowed beginning Dec. 15.
- Coach Tyronn Lue denied reports that he and Paul were not speaking, though multiple reports described internal friction this season.
- Across 16 games Paul posted career-low production on a $3.6 million deal, and league chatter suggests some teams may wait for a potential waiver before making a move.