Former Spurs guard Chris Paul announced his retirement after this season, when the Clippers suddenly released him.
SAN ANTONIO — The NBA G League announced that new Austin Spurs head coach Jacob Chance has been named the G League Coach of the Month for November.
Chance has led Austin to a 9-1 start, the best opening stretch in franchise history. Also, Austin ranked among the best teams in the G League, including first in three-point percentage (40.2%), second in defensive rating (104.1), third in field goal percentage (50.0%), and fifth in both three-pointers made (130) and free throw percentage (77.7%).
Austin is No. 1 in the South Division and No. 2 overall in the league with a .900 winning percentage. This marks Chance’s first NBA G League monthly honor.
For an in-depth conversation, Jacob visited Locked On Spurs ahead of the season to introduce himself.
CLIPPERS WAIVE FORMER SPUR CHRIS PAUL
In a surprising roster move overnight, the Clippers released former Spurs guard Chris Paul.
“We are parting ways with Chris, and he will no longer be with the team,” Clippers’ Lawrence Frank said in a statement to ESPN. “We will work with him on the next step of his career. Chris is a legendary Clipper who has had a historic career. I want to make one thing very clear. No one is blaming Chris for our underperformance. I accept responsibility for the record we have right now. There are a lot of reasons why we’ve struggled. We’re grateful for the impact Chris has made on our franchise.”
Paul also posted his reaction on social media.
He averaged 2.9 points and 3.3 assists per game over 14.3 minutes this season amid a dismal start to the Clippers’ season at 5-16. He also recently announced his upcoming retirement following this season.
If no other team picks him up, this would be an abrupt end to his Hall of Fame career.
Paul played for the Spurs during the 2024-25 season, appearing in all 82 games and averaging 7.4 assists and 3.6 rebounds.