Clippers' Chris Paul to retire after season, sources say
Chris Paul will retire at the end of the season, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. The 40-year-old future Hall of Famer is in his 21st NBA season.
www.espn.comDirect answer: Yes, Chris Paul has retired. He announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 NBA season and completed his 21st season before stepping away from the league.[3][4][5]
Context and quick timeline
- Announcement: Paul indicated plans to retire after the 2025-26 season, sharing the message “What a ride… Still so much left… GRATEFUL for this last one!!”.[4][3]
- End of career: The ESPN report and contemporaneous coverage confirm he retired following the 2025-26 season, marking the end of a 21-year NBA career.[3][4]
- Hall of Fame discussions: He is widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of his era, with extensive All-Star and All-NBA credentials; retirement solidifies his professional resume and Hall of Fame considerations.[3]
Notes and implications
- Team history: Paul played for multiple franchises (e.g., Rockets, Thunder, Suns, Warriors, Spurs, and Clippers) before retiring, a hallmark of a long, storied career.[3]
- Post-retirement visibility: Retired stars of Paul’s stature often engage in broadcasting, front-office roles, or philanthropy; specifics about his post-retirement plans were not detailed in initial announcements.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline graphic or a quick bullet-point bio summarizing his career milestones and career totals (assists, steals, Games played) with citations.