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Breaking News: Chris Paul Retires from Basketball After Being Waived by the Raptors

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By Brandon Ellis · 3 min read
Chris Paul in attendance during the HoopHall West Tournament.
Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chris Paul in attendance during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

This isn’t the storybook ending that Chris Paul wanted in his last season after officially announcing that he was retiring after the season in December. But this is the ending of his career that he got, unfortunately. Paul was officially waived by the Raptors earlier on Friday and has now called it a career. 

The 12-time all-star has officially called it a career after 21 seasons. He is, no doubt, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but he will go down as another guy who failed to win a championship in his career. That shouldn’t diminish what Paul did for the game of Basketball during his 21-year career, as he is the definition of great leadership and winning basketball. Here is a breakdown of what happened in Paul’s scenario. 

What Happened To Paul

Paul was traded from the Clippers to the Raptors on Trade Deadline Day, and a week later, on Friday, he was waived from the Raptors, leading him to formally announce that he was officially retiring from the game of basketball. This last season, he was in full chaos, causing drama within the Clippers organization, enough so that the organization forced him to leave the team back in early December, and he hasn’t suited up since. Now he is no longer ever going to suit up in an NBA jersey ever again, as he announced on his Instagram. 

Social Media Reactions

Chris Paul congratulating Victor Wembanyama after the semi-finals of the NBA Cup.
Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates with Chris Paul after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Most of the social media reactions to Paul’s retirement have been full of the positives as they highlight his career and what it meant to people throughout the duration of his career. Yes, there are some haters probably in the depths of the internet, but a majority of the reactions are overwhelmingly positive, as they should be. Here are a couple of examples. 

What Happens Next For Paul and the Raptors

The Raptors will continue to strive to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this upcoming season, in a surprise season for the team up North. While Paul is now in retirement, waiting for his name to be called to the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in a couple of years when he is eligible for the honor. As he is definitely going to be one of those guys who will be a certified first ballot HOFer. 

This story is still developing with some details to be announced at a later date.

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