Lue was an assistant coach during Paul’s first tenure with the Clippers in 2013–14, and knows how much he means to the franchise. Ultimately, it was president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank’s choice to move on from Paul.

The Chris Paul-Los Angeles Clippers fallout has been one of the most popular topics in the NBA this week. The team sent the veteran point guard home on Tuesday, ending the player's second stint with the Clips only two months after they reunited.

The reality of what is next for Chris Paul is a little more complex. While he is away from the team, the Clippers have not released him and reportedly are working with him on a po