In a stunning and abrupt roster shakeup, the Los Angeles Clippers confirmed overnight that they are parting ways with veteran point guard and franchise icon Chris Paul . The news surfaced shortly after Paul posted a cryptic Instagram story around 3 a.m. ET, saying he had been informed he was being “sent home” from Atlanta ahead of the team’s matchup with the Hawks.

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank later issued a statement acknowledging the decision and praising Paul’s legacy.

“Chris is a legendary Clipper who has had a historic career,” Frank said. “We are grateful for his impact… and we will work with him on the next step of his career.”

While the announcement is definitive, the process of actually moving on from Paul is not immediate. The Clippers curre

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