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Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul may be wearing some different threads in the 2019-20 NBA season. Regardless, he is still making the same highlight plays for his new team. Paul was able to close out the first quarter with a bang by hitting a difficult fallaway three-pointer over forward Rudy Gay at the […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker has addressed past rumors of friction involving his team and their former point guard Chris Paul last season. Paul was rumored to be in conflict with coach Mike D’Antoni’s decision to run a James Harden-led offense, which rendered him only able to handle the ball when The Beard was off […]

Although he wound up with the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer, nine-time All-Star Chris Paul reportedly had interest in joining Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. “I had heard he wanted to go to Milwaukee,” said Ryen Russillo on The Woj Pod. “Of course you’d want to go play with Giannis.” The Houston Rockets traded […]

Former teammates James Harden and Chris Paul got tangled up during the Houston Rockets – Oklahoma City Thunder game last night. Asked about the little physical tie-up, Harden joked about how the reporter is just looking to stir something up and immediately squashed any kind of beef between the two, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul admitted that Russell Westbrook brings an “edge” to the Houston Rockets. To recall, the Rockets traded Paul to the Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook. Houston also had to sent picks and pick swaps to complete the deal. Now,  according to Paul, he still maintains a good relationship with […]

It is hard to believe it but veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul is currently a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. While it once appeared as though the veteran point guard would end his professional career as a member of the Houston Rockets, Paul was then traded to the Thunder this past offseason in […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni commented on Chris Paul’s current performance on Monday ahead of the team’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder — and complimented his former point guard. Paul, 34, was traded to the Thunder in the offseason in a shocking deal that brought former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook to Houston, reuniting […]

When the Houston Rockets announced that they had successfully acquired the services of former MVP Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul and draft picks, rumors instantly began circling about James Harden’s involvement in the said deal. There were stories that talked about Harden and Paul’s unsavory […]

New Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook is set to play his first game against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Monday night. While the game is in Houston, it’s obviously still going to be an emotional night for Westbrook, who played the first 11 seasons of his career in Oklahoma City. Sunday, Westbrook […]

Emotions run high for all fans, and Anthony Kiedis, the longtime frontman of Los Angeles-based rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, was no exception. The band’s bassist, most famously known as Flea, recalled just how his bandmate once was kicked out of a Los Angeles Lakers game for confronting Chris Paul. Flea began telling some […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul believes the 2019-20 NBA season is starting at the perfect time since the China controversy has dominated headlines the past few weeks. After Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, the NBA’s relationship with China is as tense as […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially hit the reset button as they have already traded All-Stars Russell Westbrook and Paul George. However, they still need to decide on whether or not Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari will be part of their future. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, one possibility that OKC will most […]

Russell Westbrook is gone. Paul George is gone. And the Oklahoma City Thunder have entered a rebuild. At the same time, they still have some seasoned veterans such as Chris Paul, Steven Adams, and Danilo Gallinari. Inevitably, these three have and will continue to be mentioned as potential trade candidates through the NBA trade deadline. […]

The Washington Wizards made headlines early Thursday morning, as they reportedly secured NBA All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal’s services on a two-year, $72 million extension. This is a very clear indication from the Wizards that they have every intention of moving forward with Beal as the centerpiece of their plans, fending off myriad trade rumors that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder played against the New Zealand Breakers as part of their tune-up games to the coming season. While this usually seems like a boring game, seeing Chris Paul play against RJ Hampton–one of the 2020 Draft’s most highly-rated prospects–was a treat for a lot of basketball nerds and NBA scouts. The unassuming […]

All-Star point guard Chris Paul says the “spirit was right” in his Oklahoma City Thunder debut on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Paul, who started alongside two other point guards in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dennis Schroder, finished with six points, three rebounds, four assists and five turnovers in 17 minutes for the Thunder, who defeated […]

Chris Paul says he’s looking forward to having “the ball more often” with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s isn’t a ball-dominant player on the Thunder or a go-to scorer, so for OKC to win games this season, it will need to share the ball well on offense and win as a collective group. “It’s a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul says he’s excited about the opportunity in OKC. Paul is embarking on the next chapter of his NBA career with the Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him to OKC this summer in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade. A lot of people believe Paul won’t last the entire […]

When Chris Paul landed in the laps of the Oklahoma City Thunder in their blockbuster deal with the Houston Rockets, many assumed they would instantly trade the veteran guard. However, Paul is still on the Thunder, and it seems like he’s ready to take this young squad under his wing. In an article by Brett […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti says Thunder fans “are going to really enjoy watching” Chris Paul play this upcoming season. While we don’t know if Paul is going to spend the entire season in OKC, Presti knows CP3 is going to bring it every night he’s in a Thunder uniform. Sam Presti when […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is hopeful for a new era of this franchise, despite obviously trending to rebuilding after losing Paul George and Russell Westbrook in the offseason. OKC did get back Chris Paul by dealing Westbrook, an addition Presti expects will pay off, as well as his incorporation alongside Steven Adams. […]

The Miami Heat were rumored as a potential trade destination for Chris Paul earlier in the offseason, but any talks have been rather dormant of late. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported earlier this week that the Heat still do have interest in the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard as the season approaches, but Barry Jackson […]

The Miami Heat are still interested in acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul as they enter the 2019-20 NBA season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Paul was equally interested in landing in South Beach after being traded by the Houston Rockets, but OKC and Miami could not agree to a deal […]

Chris Paul has had something of a whirlwind offseason, having been traded from the Houston Rockets after only two seasons to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook. On Monday, Paul posted a cryptic Instagram Story that simply featured the peace sign emoji. Chris Paul hinting at something…? 👀 👀#Thunder pic.twitter.com/WRtoZRaJGN — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September […]

Despite a relatively quiet free agency, the Houston Rockets made a splash by trading point guard Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook, a move owner Tilman Fertitta insists has to do with an opportunity to upgrade their roster rather than the reported rift that swarmed the franchise shortly after a playoff exit at the hands of […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta thinks veteran point guard Chris Paul is “gonna surprise people with how good he is” on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fertitta and the Rockets traded Paul to the Thunder this summer in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade. “I think this is gonna be a great fit for Chris in Oklahoma […]

During his college days at Wake Forest, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul always watched his bad clips, but never watched his good plays. Jeff Battle, who was the assistant coach at Wake Forest while Paul was there, says CP3’s film preparation was as good as it gets. “He was so smart. He would […]

Mike Muscala admits it’s “really cool” he’ll get to play with veteran point guard Chris Paul on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Muscala says he used to watch Paul as a kid growing up and that it’s going to be fun playing with a future Hall of Famer. “That was really cool. You know, there’s a […]

When Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was a senior in high school, he would head over to Wake Forest University after practice and learn the offense he was going to be running with the team as a freshman. Jeff Battle, who was the assistant coach at Wake Forest at the time, says seeing […]

Chris Ellis, former teammate of Chris Paul at Wake Forest, believes the new Oklahoma City Thunder guard is “misunderstood” in the NBA. There’s this narrative around the league that Paul rubs teammates the wrong way because of how much he yells and demands excellence. Ellis says Paul is just a fierce competitor who hates losing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has a history of yelling at his teammates when they’re not doing something right on the basketball court. Paul demands excellence from everyone and wants things done the right way. Apparently, Paul has always been like this. The new Thunder floor general even yelled at his upperclassmen as […]

Wake Forest director of basketball operations Tim Fuller knew current Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was “special” after he crossed over Jay Williams while still being in high school. Fuller would have Paul play against college players while he was still in high school because Paul was just better than everyone. One day, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder experienced a whole lot of change this summer, as they traded away Paul George after two seasons and then had to make the painful decision of parting with franchise face Russell Westbrook. For the first time since Westbrook and Kevin Durant were neophytes on the Thunder over a decade ago, Oklahoma […]

JR Smith is still without an NBA deal, but that isn’t stopping him from participating in offseason workouts with some of his closest friends, including LeBron James and Chris Paul. Swish posted an Instagram video on Wednesday. In the clip, the trio can be seen listening to Travis Scott and Drake’s “Sicko Mode” as they […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul, at 34 years old, admits he now finds it hard to constantly jump. In an interview with ESPN, Paul shared the elements of the game that come easy to him and those that have become difficult over time. While he said passing comes relatively easy for him now, […]

Plenty of NBA fans are happy that the league’s super team era is seemingly over. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul chimes in with the fans in agreement. He also believes that the uncertainty of the coming season does nothing but provide exciting basketball games to the league. The nine-time All-Star and future Hall Of […]

The athlete’s body is a magnificent sight, and ESPN has a month dedicated to celebrating these bodies. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul is the latest person to strip and show off his physique for the entire world to see. He posted a picture from the shoot on his Instagram page, and the image prominently […]

Chris Paul is embarking on the next chapter of his NBA career in 2019-20 with the Oklahoma City Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him for Russell Westbrook this summer. While Paul is 34-years-old and on the back-end of his career, CP3 says he’s feeling really good after turning to a plant-based diet recently: Man […]

The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest offseason moves this summer when they traded veteran guard Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for former MVP, Russell Westbrook. Although there’s a big difference between the talents of those two, Rockets guard Eric Gordon believes that the team’s playing style wouldn’t change a […]