SACRAMENTO -- In a wild turn of events it was reported that on December 1st, 2025 CP3 stabbed Lawrence Frank in the kidney after an intense verbal argument. At first it started with a mild disagreement with Paul becoming more and more heated, eventually going off. As the argument continue to come to a head Tyronn Lue attempted to hold Paul back from his mounting rage. But, as Paul's tirade was reaching it's crescendo, Lue realized that Paul was making good arguments. He was claiming that the Clipper's staff didn't care, the players are sloppy, addicted to losing, allergic to winning. That the coaching staff was top notch but could not accomplish their mission. That Shrek the Third was the best in the series, and that Nicolas Cage's National Treasure 2 was NOT as good as the first National Treasure.

As Paul's words penetrated Lue's psyche, he changed sides at the last minute. He momentarily left the Clippers in spirit himself, Animorphed from coach to power forward, and grabbed Frank's arms behind his back. Then, he committed a flagrant foul, moving Frank into a Full Nelson. Turns out Frank has an active interest in John Cena's upcoming last match and has been catching up on Monday Night RAW. He considered setting up for a German Suplex, then decided against it. Ivica Zubac entered the room temporarily, then quickly left. He did not alert the authorities.

Then Pual began shadow boxing Lue's ribs. Playful punches then turned into a extended boxing conditioning session. Then: the stabbing began. Lue flipped Frank around, then Paul begin the rapid attack, using a screwdriver that the hotel maintenance had left earlier that day. It was at this point Lue became a bit freaked out and totally not down with the situation. He tossed Frank to the side, and confronted Paul. He looked him square in the face, then told him to go run drills in the gym. They then left Frank's hotel room, and then went to the Clipper's gym. Suicide sprints commenced, followed by jumping exercises, and they wrapped up with a strength training routine consisting of the 5x5 core lifts.

The next day the Clippers released Paul, citing his recent behavior.