Story byNov 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) in a time out during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. (Sam Sharpe/Imagn Images)Colin KeaneSat, December 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM UTC·2 min readIt’s been a sad NBA season for Chris Paul. What was supposed to turn into a feel-good runway to retirement with the Los Angeles Clippers turned disastrous when Paul clashed with Clippers players and staff, leading to his dismissal from the team on December 3. Adding insult to injury, Paul hasn’t been able to latch on with another team since then, and a new report from NBA insider Jake Fischer doesn’t bode well. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFischer revealed on Saturday that neither the Los Angeles Lakers nor the Houston Rockets are interested in adding Paul to their roster. Paul told NBA insider Chris Haynes shortly after his dismissal from the Clips that he was “staying ready … I don’t (know) what’s next.