ATLANTA -- Chris Paul was not on speaking terms with LA Clippers coach Ty Lue for several weeks before the veteran point guard's abrupt ouster from the team, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Wednesday that the organization's decision to part ways with Paul did not come from one isolated incident, and that the sides had multiple conversations before Paul was informed he would no longer be a part of the team in a stunning overnight move Wednesday.

Paul and his leadership style clashed with Lue and the Clippers, according to sources, who told Charania that the 12-time All-Star was vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable.

The Clippers felt that Paul's style had become disruptive, sources told Charani

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