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. (Source: The Athletic)
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.
The Pacers are signing Garrison Mathews to a hardship exception, according to Michael Scotto of USA Today. The move is part of a roster shuffle that also sees the team convert Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to a standard contract and waive Monte Morris. (Source: Michael Scotto)
Fantasy Impact: Mathews brings a career 38.2 percent three-point shooting mark to Indiana. The sharpshooter could step directly into minutes on the wing for the shorthanded Pacers.
