Chris Paul Announces NBA Retirement After 21 Seasons, Waived by Raptors

Chris Paul officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Friday, February 13, 2026, concluding a Hall of Fame career spanning 21 seasons. The decision came shortly after he was waived by the Toronto Raptors, a move anticipated since his acquisition on February 4. Paul, who had previously indicated this would be his final season, confirmed he will not pursue a deal with another team. He wraps up his career with impressive averages of 16.8 points, 9.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.0 steals over 1370 regular-season appearances.