How Chris Paul’s retirement gives the Toronto Raptors added roster flexibility and financial freedom as they prepare for a playoff push.

The legendary point guard announced his retirement after being waived by the Toronto Raptors. The NBA’s Rookie of the Year in 2005-06, Paul was a 12-time All-Star that was named to 11 All-NBA teams. A dogged defender, Paul was also voted to nine All-Defensive teams, leading the NBA in steals six different times.

The Toronto Raptors made a major decision on Friday regarding veteran point guard Chris Paul.

After being waived by the Raptors, Chris Paul announced that he is officially retiring from the league after 21 seasons.

Following news that the Toronto Raptors were waiving the legendary guard, Chris Paul officially announced his retirement from the NBA on February 13, 2026.

The Toronto Raptors are saying goodbye to one of their players during the All-Star break, even though he has not appeared for the team. The team announced that

Ex-Clippers star Chris Paul announces his retirement from the NBA after being waived by the Raptors. His 12,552 assists and 2,728 steals are second-best in league history.

The NBA Draft is scheduled to take place in June. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/raptors/onsi as Raptors Fix Biggest Need in NBA Mock Draft.

Chris Paul is hitting waivers after the Toronto Raptors traded for him at the deadline last week. What's next for the veteran is unclear.

The 12-time All-Star point guard and former Spur played in just 16 games with the Clippers this season before being traded to Toronto.

The Toronto Raptors are going into the All-Star break with one of the better records in the Eastern Conference at 32-23, but there are places in which the team