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Wednesday had 11 games on the schedule, but in terms of the point guard match-up, no game had more intrigue than the meeting between the Houston Rockets and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. Chris Paul of the Rockets is arguably the best facilitator in the league, while his counterpart on the Blazers, Damian Lillard, is […]

He may now already be 32 years old, but Chris Paul continues to be one of the best point guards in the league today. While his handles and ability to set up his teammates often gets most of the attention, he is also a prolific scorer who is averaging 18.7 points per game throughout his […]

After six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul knew things were not going to work out. If they had not worked out the past six years, why would they now? The Clippers were not able to get past the 2nd round of the playoffs and the team needed fresh air. Paul knows his […]

NBA reporters have a strenuous job. They are tasked with interviewing and probing the minds of disgruntled NBA players and coaches on each game day. In many cases, players hold an obvious indifference for reporters, mainly because they feel like they have other important things to do than talk to reporters about ever frivolous topic. […]

Chris Paul has just victimized another defender with his insane control of the leather. The Houston Rockets point guard has just caused David West’s ankle injury after he went past him with a deadly crossover in Thursday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. As bad as it sounds, that’s just what made Paul one […]

The Golden State Warriors are the defending champions of the NBA. They have beat nearly every team imaginable to get to where they are, and they sit on the throne as the team to beat. Love them or hate them, the Warriors definitely have the edge over other NBA teams, even if the team is […]

It’s no secret that head coach Doc Rivers and his L.A. Clippers (17-19) have endured quite the injury bug during the 2017-18 season. Luckily, the team got some great news regarding point guard Patrick Beverley’s status going forward with his injury rehabilitation. According to a tweet from Beverley himself, the 29-year-old was able to walk […]

The Houston Rockets will be without the services of All-Star guard James Harden for at least the next two weeks due to a hamstring strain. In wake of that situation, teammate Chris Paul acknowledged on Tuesday morning the huge offensive load that he and the rest of the team will have the task of filling […]

For the Houston Rockets, the month of December was quite the rollercoaster ride from start to finish. The team’s 14-game winning streak from November carried into December only for it to hit a brick wall on Dec. 20 in a 122-116 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Then came the left adductor […]

The Houston Rockets have taken a slight tumble south over the last couple of weeks dropping five out of the last six games, including five in a row before topping the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Despite these struggles, All-Star point guard Chris Paul voiced little concern about these issues persisting any further in […]

It has been several months since All-Star point guard Chris Paul has been traded to the Houston Rockets. The 32-year-old has clearly taken a strong liking to the city to the state of Texas after recently purchasing a nine-bedroom mansion, according to TMZ. Chris Paul Buys Massive Texas Mansion, 14 Bathrooms!!! https://t.co/GqvD7BZlrK — TMZ (@TMZ) […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is returning from his injury tonight as the team takes on the Washington Wizards. Chris Paul is playing tonight, per Mark D’antoni. #WizRockets — Zach Rosen (@ZacharySRosen) December 29, 2017 Paul missed the last three games with a left adductor injury. Houston lost all three of those games, and […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is finally eligible to sign an extension with the team now that six months have passed since he was traded to Houston back in the summer, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Instead of opting out of his contract with the L.A. Clippers and becoming a free agent this past offseason, […]

When it comes to the services of star point guard Chris Paul, the Houston Rockets’ success so far this season has a lot to do with his presence on the court. He is surely missed, as Houston has dropped three games in a row after they had their 14-game winning streak snapped by the Los […]

The Houston Rockets will face off against the Boston Celtics inside TD Garden on Thursday night, but it sounds like they’ll be doing so without the services of nine-time All Star Chris Paul. According to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Paul will be held out of Thursday’s game in Beantown due […]

Christmas time may be upon us, but the real best time of year for NBA fans is the free agency period. This is the time where fans and the media can speculate where the biggest names may end up before the end of the summer. Rightfully so, there have been so many tremendous free agency […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – Houston guard Chris Paul will miss his second straight game tonight when the Rockets take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to coach Mike D’Antoni. “Eric Gordon will start instead of Chris,” D’Antoni said. “Chris is still out.” Paul suffered an adductor strain against the L.A Lakers Dec. 20 and missed the […]

All-Star point guard Chris Paul is once again on the mend after suffering a left adductor strain against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the 32-year-old’s status for the Christmas Day game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rockets G Chris Paul listed as doubtful to play tomorrow […]

The Chris Paul era for the L.A. Clippers ended unceremoniously last summer, when the Clips traded the future Hall of Famer point guard to the Houston Rockets for a package of players and some cash. Paul played for six seasons for the Clippers from 2011 to 2017, helping the Clippers become a perennial title contender […]

The L.A. Clippers will face the Houston Rockets for the first time this season on Friday night, but it will not feature All-Star point guard Chris Paul due to a leg injury. Prior to the contest, Clippers All-Star center DeAndre Jordan discussed his relationship with Paul since he traded over the offseason while also providing […]

The Houston Rockets made a major splash this past offseason by acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers to pair up with their other star guard in James Harden. It was a huge risk given that Paul is in the final year of his deal with a chance to hit the […]

At 32 years of age, LeBron James is still the best NBA player in the world. He continually defies Father Time, while posting ground-breaking statistics that boggle the minds of both his peers and the media. Away from the court, however, James has a knack of making league-altering decisions that change the landscape of the […]

The high-powered Houston Rockets were flying high amidst their 14-game winning streak coming into their matchup with the upstart Los Angeles Lakers. Despite yet another spectacular 51-point outing from superstar shooting guard James Harden, the Lakers managed to escape with their biggest win of the 2017-18 NBA season. Needless to say, Houston’s loss came as […]

Last night, the Houston Rockets had their 14-game winning streak snapped by the Los Angeles Lakers with a 122-116 loss at Toyota Center. Unfortunately, the Rockets are going to have to try to start another winning streak on Friday night without the services of star point guard Chris Paul. According to a tweet on Thursday […]

For Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden, one look at his amazing stat line on the night against the Los Angeles Lakers and you’d likely think Houston won easily. Unfortunately, that is no the case as the Lakers snapped the Rockets’ 14-game winning streak on Wednesday night with a 122-116 upset victory at Toyota Center. […]

For the Houston Rockets, Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers was a bit of an unpleasant surprise for the team with the NBA’s best record. Not only did the Rockets have their 14-game winning streak snapped by a 122-116 loss to the Lakers at Toyota Center, but they may have lost star point […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week. Paul helped the Rockets to a perfect 4-0 week as he averaged 26.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 3.25 steals per game. Chris Paul over his last 4 games for the @HoustonRockets: 26.0 PPG – 7.8 APG – […]

The Most Valuable Player trophy has become the most prestigious individual award an NBA player can obtain. While many people differ on what exactly it means to be an MVP, all can agree it signals greatness. Despite the honor that comes with the award, there have been great players who, whether due to a lack […]

The high-powered Houston Rockets cemented their status amongst the NBA’s elite teams with a dominant 124-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Among the notable performances was that of superstar point guard Chris Paul, who recorded 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals. Even more impressive, the Rockets are now 13-0 to start […]

The Houston Rockets are playing some sweet music together, and doubts about the chemistry of the team and their ability to get on the same page are starting to vanish. And being the #1 record in the league definitely has something to do with that. Entering Saturday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets continue to fire on all cylinders coming into their matchup with the San Antonio Spurs riding an 11-game win streak. Their dominance thus far has immediately put them in the discussion of the best team in the NBA. The biggest reason has been thanks to their superstar backcourt pairing of point guard […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak just relived what was possibly the worst day in Lakers history from a fan perspective. During an interview on Sirius XM NBA radio, Kupchak recalled what it was like when the blockbuster trade that landed Chris Paul with the Lakers was nixed by then-commissioner David Stern, per […]

There’s just no stopping the Houston Rockets. After shooting down the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday, 108-96, the Rockets continued their unbeaten run to 11 games. With sole possession of the best record in the NBA, Houston is arguably the best team in the league right now. That’s how strong the Rockets are supposed to be, given […]

With four All-Star players in their prime, it is difficult seeing any team beating the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game series. However, during the offseason, the Houston Rockets challenged the Warriors by acquiring Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Through the 2017-18 NBA season, the Rockets currently have the league’s best record at […]

In case you forgot, Houston Rocket guard Chris Paul has the ability to break any defenders’ ankles. Here he is nearly causing New Orleans Pelicans forward Jalen Jones’ ankles to burst by busting out a mini-Shammgod crossover dribble during Monday night’s match against the New Orleans Pelicans at home. And to top it off, he […]

Victor Oladipo was on fire Sunday, with a career game versus the Denver Nuggets. Finishing with 47 points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and one block, Oladipo led the Indiana Pacers to an overtime victory, 126-116, and turned a lot of heads with his stellar play. His effort’s did not go unnoticed as Chris […]

Rewinding time just a few months ago and Chris Paul was mired in a crucial decision — to stay with the L.A. Clippers or possibly venture into making a move for what seemed like a deeply interested San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs would have had to move heaven and high water to make a move […]

Chris Paul’s emergence into this Houston Rockets system has had a major effect. Aside from being an undefeated 9-0 during games where he is on the court, the dime maestro has managed a jaw-dropping 4.9-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio in half court sets, and a mind-blowing 9-to-1 ratio in transition, according to Synergy Sports Tech. Paul was […]

The emergence of Utah Jazz rookie shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2017-18 NBA season. Little was said about the former Louisville product coming into the year. Needless to say, his stellar performance thus has taken the entire league by surprise. Everyone but Houston Rockets superstar point guard Chris […]