Chris Paul was not on speaking terms with LA Clippers coach Ty Lue for several weeks before his stunning ouster from the team, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Paul and his leadership style clashed with Lue and the Clippers, according to sources, who told Charania that the 12-time All-Star was vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable.

The Clippers felt that Paul's style had become disruptive, sources told Charania.

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank was scheduled to address reporters Wednesday afternoon. It was unclear whether Lue also would be in attendance for the media session.

Paul, one of the greatest players in Clippers franchise history, posted early Wednesday morning on social media that he learned he was being sent home to Lo

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