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The Los Angeles Lakers still remain the overwhelming favorites to sign LeBron James, but outside factors could be helping this superteam in the making. According to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has been working behind the scenes, telling people that James would not want to come to Houston, but wants […]

The Houston Rockets entered last summer with one goal: find a way to take down the Golden State Warriors. They kicked things off with pure wizardry to trade for Chris Paul. During free agency, they went rangy wing hunting, snagging P.J Tucker and Luc Mbah a Moute to go along with Trevor Ariza. Houston slowed things down […]

While the Houston Rockets don’t seem to be viable options for LeBron James’ free agency decision, he and Chris Paul are great friends. Reports say that the star guard is recruiting James to the Rockets. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Paul has his eyes set on luring James to Houston (h/t ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly). Woj […]

There have been a number of theories as to what LeBron James wants and where he will go when he becomes a free agent on July 1. James is expected to opt out of his current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he seeks to not only become the highest paid NBA player, but also […]

Year One of the Houston Rockets’ backcourt duo of Chris Paul and James Harden exceeded all expectations. Together, they became the first Rockets team to reach 60 regular-season wins, earning the top seed and surprising everyone by taking the Golden State Warriors to seven games in the Western Conference Finals. The Harden and Paul-led Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets intend to honor their word to Chris Paul, who rode out the last season of his contract after a trade from the L.A. Clippers, fully expecting to chase down that max free agent contract in this offseason to return to Clutch City. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted the Rockets are prepared to put […]

Everyone wants to know what LeBron James will do next now. After getting swept by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, many believe LeBron will decide to leave the Cavs. But no one is sure where he’ll go yet. The idea is that LeBron can end up somewhere with a super team that […]

Most believe that Chris Paul will re-sign with the Houston Rockets this offseason, but if people were hoping that he was going to give the Rockets a discount, that is probably not going to be the case. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was hosting his podcast the WojPod and one of the big talking points was […]

Despite the heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the Western Conference Finals, the Houston Rockets are still confident that their star point guard Chris Paul will return in free agency. Paul, 33-years-old, is set to be a restricted free agent this summer. As reported by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey […]

It’s been a popular refrain all season long that the Houston Rockets were built to take down the Golden State Warriors’ autocratic rule in the Western Conference. Through six and a half games of the recently-concluded West Finals, it looked like the Rockets were actually going to do it. When the Rockets took a 3-2 […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey revealed that among all his players, it was Chris Paul who took the hardest emotional hit after their Game 7 loss in the Western Conference Finals. As reported by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Morey said: “He took it the hardest, I thought, because he knew if he […]

It’s barely been two days since the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in a painful Game 7, falling a game shy of the NBA Finals. Yet point guard Chris Paul has already gotten the wheels turning to recruit more help for Clutch City. Paul was reportedly devastated, described as a “sad […]

Draymond Green had no chill after clinching a fourth-straight trip to the NBA Finals, yelling at the top of his lungs as he walked in front of Chris Paul’s brother, C.J. Paul in what turned into a mini victory parade after a 101-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night, according to Marc J. […]

The Houston Rockets fell a step short of reaching the NBA Finals and will now have roster decisions to make coming into the offseason a few weeks earlier than they would’ve liked. New owner Tilman Fertitta made the team’s priorities rather straightforward. “Gotta sign Chris [Paul], want to keep Clint [Capela],” he said, according to […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul was ruled out of Game 6 and 7 of the Western Conference Finals due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Now, a timetable has been released for Paul’s return. According to a live game report from TNT’s Kristen Ledlow, in the event that the Rockets reach the NBA Finals to […]

It took Chris Paul over a decade to get this deep in the playoffs, and just when he finally made it to the conference finals, he was hit by a mishap that puts his chances of playing in the NBA Finals (if the Rockets make it there) in great jeopardy. The Houston Rockets point guard […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors will be facing a shorthanded Houston Rockets team in Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. Kerr commented on Chris Paul’s absence, noting that the Rockets are still capable even without him. As reported by Melissa Rohlin of the Bay Area News Group, Kerr said: “He’s one of […]

The Houston Rockets have been hoping and praying that superstar point guard Chris Paul would be able to suit up for tonight’s do-or-die Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors, and they now have their answer. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Chris Paul will NOT be available to play tonight. Chris Paul will […]

The Houston Rockets are still holding out hope that superstar point guard Chris Paul is able to suit up and play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals for a chance to go to the NBA Finals. According to Marc Spears of ESPN just a few hours before tipoff, Paul is trying his best […]

With the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors just a few hours from tip-off in Game 7, everyone is waiting for the news on Chris Paul’s injured hamstring. He is a game-time decision at this point, but according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Paul is “trying his best” to be able to play. Latest […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has announced that Chris Paul is officially questionable for Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors, and a determination probably won’t be made until Monday afternoon when he is looked at by team doctors. Mike D’Antoni says @CP3 will still be listed as questionable going into Monday’s Game 7, […]

A scorching second-half effort from the Golden State Warriors turned the tables on the Houston Rockets in Game 6 en route to a 115-86 victory for the defending champions. Sans Chris Paul, who’s nursing a hamstring injury, the Rockets were clueless on how to weather a third-quarter outburst by the Warriors — something they’ve made a […]

When the Houston Rockets take the floor for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the team will be without the services of All-Star point guard Chris Paul due to a right hamstring injury. It puts him out of the mix for possibly the biggest game of his career with […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul was set to play the biggest game of his career on Saturday night, with a chance to close out the Golden  State Warriors and advance to his first NBA Finals, but then it all came crashing down. In the final minute of Game 5, Chris Paul came up limping and […]

There is no embellishment to Chris Paul’s first half performance against the Warriors – he started the game cold as an ex’s heart, hitting zero of his first seven shots. But then, as the Rockets headed into the locker room at the half, Paul must have gotten a hold of some of that Michael’s Secret […]

After taking down the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, 98-94, the Houston Rockets find themselves surprisingly perched ahead of the defending champions in the Western Conference Finals 3-2. While it’s definitely a favorable position to be in for the Rockets, closing out the Warriors is going to be a difficult task for Houston without Chris […]

Writhing in pain, clutching at his right hamstring from the floor, the Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul watched helplessly as the game—and possibly the Western Conference Finals—moved on without him. For a player whose entire modus operandi is control, Paul’s greatest suffering might be having it taken from him. The Rockets point guard has already been […]

James Harden started Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors very hot with 24 points, four rebounds, and three assists on 8-of-17 shooting. The Houston Rockets’ guard struggled in the second half of that game, however, as Harden shot just 3-of-9 and 0-of-6 from beyond the arc. Harden’s Game 5 […]

The Houston Rockets defeated the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, but were also dealt a devastating blow to their own title hopes when star point guard Chris Paul went down with a hamstring injury late and couldn’t finish the game. The Rockets confirmed that Paul suffered […]

The Houston Rockets came out victorious in Game 6 over the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, but also suffered a devastating blow to their own title hopes when star point guard Chris Paul went down with what looked like a hamstring injury late and couldn’t finish the game. After the game, the team confirmed […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni noted he intends to start shooting guard Eric Gordon in place of the injured point guard Chris Paul for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors, according to Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News. The long-tenured coach also expressed doubt of Paul […]

The Houston Rockets walked away from the Toyota Center with a crucial 3-2 lead on the Golden State Warriors and one major question mark — the health of their starting point guard Chris Paul. Paul was ruled out for Game 6 this morning, which only adds to a plethora of untimely postseason injuries that have […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will miss Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors with a strained hamstring, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. He is set to be re-evaluated once the team comes back to Houston. An earlier report by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon indicated that Paul’s injury […]

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors faced off last night in order to determine who would come away from Game 5 just one victory shy of reaching the NBA Finals. Turns out, home-court advantage prevailed as the Rockets pulled out yet another gutsy win over their highly talented counterparts.   It was all you’d […]

With Chris Paul’s situation hanging in the balance, Mike D’Antoni quickly devised a strategy if his star guard misses Game 6. He will call on Eric Gordon’s number to suit up as the Houston Rockets’ playmaker. As reported by Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, D’Antoni will rely on Gordon to call the shots on […]

The Houston Rockets grabbed a huge Game 5 win on Thursday night to pull ahead of the Golden State Warriors in their Western Conference Finals series. They are just one win shy of reaching the NBA Finals. This was led by a strong outing from Chris Paul, who scored 20 points with 18 coming in the second […]

The Houston Rockets may celebrate their 98-94 Game 5 win over the Golden State Warriors, but a bigger problem looms as Chris Paul’s injury status clouds the team’s immediate future. Paul suffered the injury in the waning seconds of the game after he took a tough floater over the Warriors’ Quinn Cook. The All-Star point […]

The Houston Rockets took a 3-2 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals on the strength of a 98-94 win. However, the victory may have come at a cost as Chris Paul failed to play out the final possessions after going down awkwardly with what appears to be a hamstring […]

On Thursday evening, Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul put Golden State Warriors gunslinger Steph Curry in a blender like Eve 6. For the sake of clarity, here is the outdated reference made in the lede: That’s not going to help the Steph Curry is bad at defense narrative. The Warriors, after losing Game 4, weren’t […]