The Clippers parted ways with veteran point guard Chris Paul early Wednesday just months after warmly welcoming him back to the team that he helped turn into a legitimate contender.

Paul, 40, had announced last month that this was going to be his last season before he retired and had wanted to end his legendary career in Los Angeles. But he posted at 2:40 a.m. Paul wrote on his Instagram account “Just Found Out I’m Being Sent Home” with a peace emoji.

The Clippers (5-21) are in Atlanta, where they are set to play the Hawks on Wednesday as part of a five-game trip.

“We are parting ways with Chris and he will no longer be with the team,” President of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said in a statement to The Athletic. “Chris is a legendary Clipper who has had a historic career. I wan

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