Chris Paul’s return stint with the Clippers is over, and the team’s rough start just got rougher

Chris Paul’s return to the Los Angeles Clippers has ended abruptly. The team parted ways with him in a late-night meeting in Atlanta. Clippers basketball operations president Lawrence Frank announced the decision, which he made on Sunday. Frank denied rumors of a clash between Paul and coach Tyronn Lue, saying the decision had multiple layers. Paul announced the news on social media early Wednesday. The Clippers, who were 5-16 before a win in Atlanta, are not blaming Paul for their performance.