After Thursday's NBA trade deadline, veteran guard Chris Paul remains on the Toronto Raptors' roster, but his future with the organization remains uncertain.
Toronto acquired the 40-year-old guard from the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday as part of a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors sent Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 second-round pick, and cash to Brooklyn to complete the trade. While Paul was officially added to Toronto's roster before the deadline, it is unclear whether he will suit up for the team.
Raptors general manager Bobby Webster addressed the situation in a video posted by Omar Osman of Raptors Updates on Thursday. Webster confirmed that the front office has spoken to Paul's agent but has not provided a definitive answer on his status.
Webster said, “We talked to his agent yesterday. I don't know what he's going to do.”
Bobby Webster on Chris Paul:
“We talked to his agent yesterday. I don't know what he's going to do.”
“Chris Paul is probably one of my favorite players, and so, it's a weird thing to trade for him and then, you know.”
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– Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) 6 February 2026
Raptors consider next step as Chris Paul's farewell tour takes unexpected turn
Webster acknowledged Paul's legacy, indicating that the Raptors would handle any decision professionally.
“I just said listen, Chris Paul is probably one of my favorite players, and so, it's a weird thing to trade for him and then, you know, he's at this point in his career, so I said, 'Whatever.' We want to be as professional as possible, and so we will forgive him here at the appropriate time.
Paul began the 2025–26 season with the Clippers, rejoining the franchise where he starred early in his career. However, his farewell season took an unexpected turn. The Clippers released him from the team in early December, and Paul announced the move via Instagram at 3 a.m. ET on December 3.
In 16 games with the Clippers this season, Paul averaged 2.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 rebounds, while shooting 32.1% from the field and 33.3% from three in 14.3 minutes per game.
Should Paul remain with the Raptors, he would join the team currently ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference. Toronto improved to 31-22 after defeating the Chicago Bulls 123-107 on Thursday night.
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