LOS ANGELES — Chris Paul is stepping away from the NBA for good after more than two decades in the league. The 12-time All Star who played a key role in the Clippers' "Lob City" era made the announcement Friday soon after being waived by the Toronto Raptors. After over 21 years I'm stepping away from basketball," Paul wrote in a lengthy statement posted to his Instagram account. While this chapter of being an 'NBA player' is done, the game of basketball will forever be engrained in the DNA of my life." "Playing basketball for a living has been an unbelievable blessing that also came with lots of responsibility," Paul wrote.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 13, 2026 21:57 UTC