Over the summer, there was speculation that Chris Paul could reunite with the Phoenix Suns in free agency, but he ultimately signed with the Clippers. Everyone thought that he'd end his career in Los Angeles, especially after he announced at the end of November that the 2025-26 season would be his last. However, on a road trip at the beginning of December, the Clippers sent him home.
Soon after, Marc J. Spears reported that he was told the point guard is "absolutely not" done playing.
Paul has been away from the team since that road trip.