Overview
- The Clippers sent Chris Paul home this week and have not announced whether he will be waived or bought out, with trade rules preventing any deal until December 15.
- Griffin said Paul received no direct outreach from head coach Tyronn Lue or team governor Steve Ballmer after the decision.
- Reporting from multiple outlets says Paul and Lue had not spoken for weeks and that Paul's leadership style clashed with the team's direction.
- Chris Haynes reported that assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy confronted Paul on the team plane over changing defensive coverages.
- A preseason clip circulating online appears to show Lue cursing about Paul, though a former Clipper suggested the exchange reflected the coach’s typical joking tone.