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Chris Paul officially announced his retirement from the NBA after 21 seasons.
Fantasy Impact
Paul made the announcement on social media after he was waived by the Raptors on Friday. This was expected to be his final season before he was waived by the Clippers earlier in the year. He was a 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA point guard during his career and will surely be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Raptors waived Chris Paul.
Fantasy Impact
Paul was expected to be waived by Toronto after being acquired by them at the trade deadline. It is unclear if he'll sign with another team before the end of the season.
The Raptors are expected to waive Chris Paul.
Fantasy Impact
Paul was traded to Toronto in a multi-team trade after he had been away from the Clippers. It is unclear right now what teams may express interest in the veteran.
The Clippers have traded Chris Paul to the Raptors in a multi-team trade.
Fantasy Impact
Paul had already been away from the team with the Clippers. Shams added the "Raptors will not require Chris Paul to report to the team and could still discuss trades involving him over the next day." It is unclear if Paul will be playing again this season in what was expected to be his final year.
Los Angeles Clippers president Lawrence Frank issued a statement confirming that the team will part ways with 12-time All-Star Chris Paul after sending him home during their five-game road trip.
Fantasy Impact
Paul posted an Instagram story at 2:40 a.m. ET stating, “Just found out I’m being sent home,” accompanied by a peace emoji, indicating the Clippers were letting him go. Clippers basketball president Lawrence Frank later confirmed the decision in a statement and said the team will work with Paul on the next steps of his career. The team can trade Paul, who is on a one-year contract, starting December 15. Paul had previously announced on November 22 that this would be his final season. From a fantasy perspective, Paul's removal from the team does not impact the Clippers’ rotation.