NBA fans have started pushing for Chris Paul to finally get the farewell tour they feel he deserves, as his situation with the LA Clippers continues to drag on.
According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Paul remains stuck in limbo with the Clippers, with no movement on the trade front even after the team waived him for the remainder of the season. With the deadline approaching, there’s still no clear path for CP3 to land elsewhere.
As the uncertainty continues, NBA fans shared their thoughts on Paul’s current status.
@RuffsBurner said, “Nobody is giving up assets for him bro, just cut him so he can get signed.”
Nobody is giving up assets for him bro, just cut him so he can get signed.
— WhoisRuff (@RuffsBurner) February 2, 2026
@AidanLaPorta69 added, “Because nobody wants to trade for him. He’s not good enough to crack a rotation on a contending team.”
Others hoped for a more graceful ending.
@PlayoffLucro said, “Hopefully they can just bring him back for the last game of the year so he can get a farewell game and ovation.”
Paul was waived in the early hours of December 3, reportedly around 3 a.m., catching almost everyone off guard — including Paul himself. With only days left before the trade deadline, NBA fans are left wondering whether the Clippers will finally move on or let the situation quietly fade out.
“They should trade LeBron for him”: NBA fans offer solution to the ongoing Chris Paul saga
As Paul remains in Los Angeles, NBA fans have begun offering their own — sometimes tongue-in-cheek — solutions.
In a post shared by LakeShowYo on X, an edited image showed Paul tied up holding a sign that read “Free Me,” while a hostage taker was edited to resemble the Clippers organization. The post quickly gained traction.
@ballrs_app reacted, saying, “ok I do not like this guy but that’s deep.”
@OlajideParis added, “This is a crazy way to treat the best player in the history of your team, especially when you’re in a season, where you have no title chances, really shows the lack of class of that organization.”
Others leaned fully into the absurdity.
@ihatebronjames offered, “They should trade LeBron for him so they can still do their retirement tours.”
Whether serious or sarcastic, the reactions highlight the same sentiment: NBA fans don’t want Chris Paul’s career to quietly end in limbo. They want a sendoff — even if they can’t agree on how it should happen.
