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Chris Paul Plans to Retire After 2025–26 Season

The 40-year-old guard hinted at the decision with a hometown social post that preceded ESPN’s report.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Paul will retire at the end of this season, with the Clippers veteran expected to finish out his one-year deal.
  • Before Los Angeles played in Charlotte, Paul posted a career-reel captioned “Back in NC!!! What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!,” prompting immediate speculation.
  • A 12-time All-Star with nine All-Defensive selections and 11 All-NBA nods, Paul is near the top of the NBA’s all-time assists and steals lists.
  • In a limited reserve role this year, he has averaged 2.5 points and 3.3 assists in 13.7 minutes over 10 games, according to Hoops Rumors.
  • Across stints with New Orleans, the Clippers, Houston, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Golden State and San Antonio, he built a Hall of Fame résumé but never captured an NBA championship.