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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 14
Stephon Castle Credits Chris Paul for Guiding Him Through Rookie Challenges After Paul’s Retirement Decision
After joining the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul joyfully shared that the 2025-26 season would mark the final chapter of his NBA journey. What initially felt like a celebratory farewell quickly took an unexpected turn when the Clippers decided to move on from the veteran guard.
Chris Paul News / BasketballNews.com / February 14
Chris Paul officially retires after 21 NBA seasons
NBA point-guard icon Chris Paul has announced his retirement from professional basketball, bringing an end to a 21-season NBA career that saw him cement his place among the greatest floor generals in league history.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Prayer Pours In From Terrell Owens as NBA Legend Chris Paul Announces Retirement After 21 Years
The “Point God” is officially stepping off the hardwood. Just hours after being waived by the Toronto Raptors at the 2026 trade deadline, 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul took to Instagram to abruptly announce the end of his 21-year Hall of Fame career.
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Chris Boucher News / Raptors Republic / February 14
Does a Boucher, Raptors reunion make sense?
When Chris Boucher opted to sign with the Boston Celtics last offseason, it truly marked the end of an era for the Toronto Raptors. It was sad to see the last remaining piece from the 2019 championship team and arguably the franchise’s all-time best player off the bench dart for a division rival, but it was understandable.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Chris Paul News / Last Word On Sports / February 14
Chris Paul Deserved Better From the Clippers
Chris Paul deserved better from the Los Angeles Clippers. Waived by the Toronto Raptors, Paul officially announced his retirement on February 13th. After an illustrious, no-doubt, Hall of Fame career spanning 21 seasons, it has come to a sour end—no fanfare or admiration from fans, no tribute videos chronicling his career.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 14
10 Raptors All-Stars in Franchise History
The Toronto Raptors have a pair of All-Stars this weekend in Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. It's the second appearance for both Barnes and Ingram. Barnes made it back in 2023, while Ingram was a first-time pick in 2020, when he was playing for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Chris Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
NBA fans react to Chris Paul's retirement
Chris Paul ended his NBA career with a whimper rather than a bang, and fans aren’t happy about it.
Alijah Martin News / Raptors HQ / February 13
Martin and CMB kick off All-Star Weekend for Raptors in Rising Stars 
Initially starting as “The Rookie Challenge” this All-Star weekend event has undergone a number of format and style changes to The Rising Stars are broken
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / February 13
Chris Paul ends legendary career ranked fifth all-time on elite NBA list
Chris Paul called it a career on Friday.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13
Chris Paul’s retirement draws ‘extraordinary’ statement from NBA, Adam Silver
Chris Paul is ending what has been a legendary career in the NBA after 21 years. The 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA point guard had a tough final
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 13
Analyst Has Strange Callout on Raptors Amidst NBA Tanking Dilemma
The Toronto Raptors are in the thick of things in the playoff race, but a year ago the team was not in that spot. The Raptors found themselves in the lottery last season, and they were able to select Collin Murray-Boyles with the number nine overall pick.
Chris Paul News / Athlon Sports / February 13
3 Potential Free Agent Options for Raptors Following Chris Paul Decision
The NBA season has reached the All-Star break and one of the surprising teams in the first half of the season has been the Toronto Raptors. Of course,
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
LeBron James issues a four-word reaction to Chris Paul’s retirement
James is reacting this week to the news about his close friend.
Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / February 13
Should The Raptors Worry About Their Record Against Top Teams?
The Toronto Raptors hold a 4–13 record against the top-10 teams this season. On the surface, that number raises legitimate concern. Teams with postseason aspirations are ultimately judged by how they perform against elite competition, and Toronto’s results suggest there is still separation between competitive and contending.
Chris Paul News / Trade Talk Sports / February 13
Post Waiver Move by Raptors, Chris Paul Retires from NBA 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14
Chris Paul retires: Where does he rank among 10 best point guards of all time?
As the 12-time All-Star walks away from the game, probably yelling at a referee on his way, here are the 10 greatest point guards of all time and where CP3 ranks among them.
Jakob Poeltl News / Last Word On Sports / February 12
What the Toronto Raptors Gain With Jakob Poeltl Back
The Toronto Raptors regain more than just a starting center with Jakob Poeltl’s return. They regain structure. During his absence, Toronto’s defensive rotations stretched thinner, rebounding became inconsistent, and the half-court offense lacked interior balance.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 13
Key February Games That Will Test the Raptors’ Progress
February has a way of revealing what an NBA team truly is. Fast starts cool off, early-season hype gets tested, and the standings begin to feel less like a snapshot and more like a statement about where a group really belongs.
Jakob Poeltl News / Raptors Republic / February 12
How to assess Jakob Poeltl’s return to Raptors lineup
TORONTO — It was on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, once the world returned to some form of normalcy, that I decided to rejoin my club rugby team.
Jakob Poeltl News / Hoops Rumors / February 11
Jakob Poeltl To Return Wednesday
Jakob Poeltl will return to the court for the Raptors tonight in his first action since December 21 as the team faces off against the Pistons, Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy notes (via Twitter).
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