Longtime NBA star Chris Paul, who returned to the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, appears he'll be calling it quits at the end of the 2025-26 season. Paul announced the news on his social media accounts with a highlight reel of his 21-year career alongside the caption, "Back in NC!!! What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!"

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, plans to retire following the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN. Paul hinted at the decision in a social media post Saturday before his final game in his home state of North Carolina, as the Clippers face the Charlotte Hornets.

El base de los Clippers de Los Ángeles, Chris Paul, insinuó su posible retiro antes del partido que su equipo ganó

Paul played for the Houston Rockets from 2017 to 2019, and during that time, he helped lead the team to the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. With Paul on the team, the Rockets posted their best regular-season record in 2017–18, finishing 65–17.

How Clippers veteran Chris Paul received an ovation from the crowd in Charlotte in Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Los Angeles Clippers icon Chris Paul has taken the many legends under his wing, and Dyson Daniels is next in line.