"Paul called out fellow Clippers players, coaches and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank during his current stint with the team, a league source told The Times. The person added that Paul apologized, but "everyone was fed up." It is unlikely Paul will sign with another team, a league source told The Times, because of his powerful voice in the locker room, which can be difficult for teams to deal with, and his age."
"Paul announced his abrupt and startling exit from the team amid what was expected to be his final NBA season. "Just Found Out I'm Being Sent Home," Paul posted on social media at around 3 a.m. Eastern time Wednesday morning, adding a peace emoji. The struggling Clippers are in Atlanta for a game against the Hawks on Wednesday night. The Clippers lost at Miami on Monday night to fall to 5-16 in a wildly disappointing start to the season."
Chris Paul was released by the Clippers after extended conflict with the team. Paul called out fellow Clippers players, coaches and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank during his current stint. He apologized, but teammates and staff had become fed up. League sources said he is unlikely to sign with another team because his powerful voice can be difficult for teams and because of his age; a league source added he is not the player he used to be. Paul announced his abrupt exit on social media early Wednesday. The Clippers began the season 5-16. Paul, 40, is playing his 21st NBA season and ranks second all-time with 12,552 assists.
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