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Chris Paul Lands With Raptors in Blockbuster Trade!
5 Feb
Summary
- Chris Paul was traded to the Toronto Raptors from the LA Clippers.
- Ochai Agbaji was sent to the Brooklyn Nets in the three-team deal.
- Paul's future with the Raptors is uncertain before the trade deadline.
A blockbuster three-team trade has sent point guard Chris Paul from the LA Clippers to the Toronto Raptors. In exchange, the Raptors have reportedly traded shooting guard Ochai Agbaji to the Brooklyn Nets. This significant player movement occurred just ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
Reports suggest that the Raptors are not having Paul report immediately, indicating ongoing discussions about his future with the team. Paul, a 12-time All-Star, expressed feeling 'at peace' with his departure from the Clippers in December 2025, following reports of tension with coach Ty Lue. Prior to this trade, Paul appeared in 16 games for the Clippers in the 2025 season, averaging 2.9 points and 3.3 assists.
The Raptors are now in a position to potentially move Paul again before the deadline. Should he not be traded, he could be waived, allowing him to become a free agent and join a championship contender for a final playoff run. The New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks are mentioned as potential landing spots for the veteran. The Raptors are scheduled to play the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
