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Lue Denies Rift Amidst Paul's Clippers Exit
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Coach Tyronn Lue denied reports of no communication with Chris Paul.
- Paul was sent home as Clippers' record dropped to 6-18.
- Injuries to key players have significantly impacted the team.
LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has publicly denied that he and point guard Chris Paul were not on speaking terms following Paul's dismissal from the team. The team's record has since fallen to 6-18, tied for the third-worst in the NBA. Lue stated that he and Paul did communicate, addressing the challenging situation for the veteran competitor.
The Clippers officially parted ways with Paul last week, who remains on the roster indefinitely while a transaction is sought. Team president Lawrence Frank clarified that Paul was not being made a scapegoat for the team's issues. This move comes after Paul's return to the franchise he previously played for from 2011 to 2017.
Lue emphasized the need for the team to move forward and focus on winning games, acknowledging that the mood hasn't drastically changed. The team is also dealing with significant injuries to key players, including Bradley Beal and Kawhi Leonard, which Lue cited as major factors impacting their performance.
