Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul is no longer on the team, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed in a texted statement to ESPN Wednesday (December 3) morning.

Paul, 40, one of the greatest players in franchise history, returned to the Clippers this past offseason ahead of what he later announced would be his final NBA season before retirement. The legendary point guard shared a post on his Instagram Story just before 3:00 a.m. ET claiming he was being sent home ahead of the Clippers' scheduled road game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

"We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be with the team," Frank said in his confirmation statement. "We will work with him on the next step of his career.

"Chris is a legendary Clipper who

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