NBA Commissioner Adam Silver responded to the Los Angeles Clippers’ decision to send veteran point guard Chris Paul home on a road trip, calling the move “terrible” for everyone involved. Silver told reporters on Tuesday, December 16, “I would like to see him finish the season with another team.”
Paul, 40, was in his 21st and final NBA season and had announced plans to retire after 2025-26. The Clippers officially confirmed the move after a late-night meeting in Atlanta, describing it as a mutual decision not tied to any single incident.
Reports indicate continued friction between Paul and head coach Tyronn Lue, with sources claiming the two had not spoken in weeks. Paul averaged just 2.9 points and 3.3 assists over 15 appearances without a start for the Clippers this season.
The move has drawn criticism from former NBA players and analysts. Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade publicly called the Clippers’ handling of Paul “disrespectful,” underscoring the significance of his final season.
Silver confirmed he had spoken to both Paul and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, but said he was not involved in the decision. “Honestly not about this. I was probably in bed when I saw an alert on my phone,” he stated.
Now that Paul is a free agent, speculation about his next destination is mounting. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies have been mentioned as potential landing spots for the veteran point guard who has spent two decades shaping the modern NBA point guard role.
The Clippers have not announced a replacement, leaving the team’s roster in flux as they try to navigate a difficult season.
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