The trade rumors surrounding Chris Paul are intensifying, with multiple teams reportedly showing serious interest in acquiring him.

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a disastrous one for the Los Angeles Clippers, who currently sit at 6-20 following a recent home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Two weeks ago, the Clippers made headlines when they dismissed point guard Chris Paul from the team unexpectedly during the middle of their road trip.

In a new postmortem report from ESPN's Ramona Shelburne about the end of Paul's time in L.A., we now also know very clearly which Clippers players stood with Paul amid all the turmoil. In a story somewhat framed around Paul's relationship and connection to Clippers franchise players James Harden and Kawhi Leonard,

The entire NBA fraternity was completely in shock when the Los Angeles Clippers announced two weeks ago that Chris Paul would no longer be with the team.

Chris Paul has always been one of my favorite players,” Rockets guard Reed Sheppard says. “Just the way he can control the game with his pace.”

Chris Paul shares the key focus he urged Paige Bueckers to prioritize as she prepares for year two with the Dallas Wings.

Kawhi Leonard on the Clippers parting ways with Chris Paul: “Surprised at it. He’s always been a willing teammate when I’ve spoke to him. Only thing I could talk about is our conversations. And they’ve always been positive and team-forward. I didn’t have nothing to do with it. I… pic.twitter.com/cjyVw0a5dE