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Dallas Mavericks rookie Dennis Smith Jr. looked up to Chris Paul as a kid. He even had a poster of CP3 in his childhood room. The two have yet to meet in the NBA after both missed the first matchup between the Mavs and the Houston Rockets earlier in the season. But when NBA.com’s David […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been a revelation as a rookie. He’s averaging 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists as one of the few bright spots for the struggling Mavs, while his freakish athleticism has led many comparisons to a young Derrick Rose. However, Smith tells NBA.com’s David Aldridge that he […]

It wasn’t long ago that coach Mike D’Antoni was beginning to get excited about the return of his prized point guard and newest free agent addition Chris Paul. Paul has only played one game to date for the Rockets and has been battling a knee injury since that time. The Rockets, however, are still very […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni expects his prized point guard Chris Paul to return “in a week or so,” according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The dime maestro was seen in a purple sports coat, cheering on his team from the bench during the first part of TNT’s Thursday night double-header against the Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Throughout much of their NBA career, LeBron James and Chris Paul have had a strong friendship that extends well off the court. With an impending matchup between the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers slated for Thursday night at the Toyota Center, James took the opportunity to take a friendly jab at his close friend. LeBron […]

Outside of being a constant presence in the playoffs, the L.A. Clippers weren’t exactly successful during the six seasons in which Chris Paul manned the point for the team. The Clippers never reached the conference finals during Paul’s stint with the team but it’s undeniable that the Clippers enjoyed its best run when the future […]

Since being sidelined following the Houston Rockets’ season opener, Chris Paul may return to action ahead of schedule for his team. Head coach Mike D’Antoni recently revealed that the star guard is only around five practices away from being ready to play once again. He also added, via Tim MacMahon of ESPN, that he is […]

If it weren’t for Chris Paul and Paul George, Utah Jazz rookie hotshot Donovan Mitchell could be preparing to torch ACC defenders in the upcoming NCAA season as the top offensive weapon on the Louisville Cardinals’ roster. According to a story by Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle, Mitchell said that it was Paul and […]

The L.A. Clippers are adjusting to life after Chris Paul. Paul was one of the few reasons the team has been able to rebound from a losing culture after he was traded to the team in December 2011. For six seasons he led the Clippers to a remarkable .658 winning percentage and multiple playoff berths, […]

The Houston Rockets’ Chris Paul experience has lasted for just one game so far this season, but the point guard just dropped some clues signifying that he could be back directing traffic on the floor soon. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Paul said that Houston head coach Mike D’Antoni is raring to […]

After playing in their season opener, Houston Rockets star guard Chris Paul has not been able to suit up for the team anymore, as he is still recovering from a bruised knee. However, the wait for his return may soon end, as Mike D’Antoni shared recently, via Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, that he […]

The Houston Astros made history on Wednesday night as they won their first-ever World Series title in franchise history. Even with the Los Angeles Dodgers having the momentum heading into Game 7, the AL West team took control of the game early on, and eventually won 5-1. Their win caught the attention of a lot […]

Sam Dekker will remain with the Los Angeles Clippers at least until 2019 after it was reported by Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders that the team has picked up their option on the Los Angeles Clippers forward. Los Angeles Clippers will pick up the fourth-year team option on forward Sam Dekker, a league source told […]

Prior to trading All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the L.A. Clippers had been sidetracked by the constant internal issues that had arisen over the last couple of years. A part of that was the conflict between Paul and All-Star forward Blake Griffin that had become a constant because of the lack […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has not been shy about making his thoughts and feelings about the L.A. Clippers known to the public after his departure this offseason. For one, he has criticized the culture surrounding the whole Clippers organization. Clippers head coach and former team president Doc Rivers pushed back against Paul’s comments […]

Earlier this week, the Houston Rockets made the decision to sign veteran point guard Isaiah Canaan to a non-guaranteed deal. However, the Rockets have made the surprising decision to part ways with Canaan just a few days after he joined the team, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. In a stunning change of […]

The Houston Rockets now find themselves in a precarious position with All-Star point guard Chris Paul dealing with nagging soreness in his left knee. According to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle, head coach Mike D’Antoni voiced that he doesn’t want to rush Paul back from the injury until he’s completely healed. “It wasn’t responding […]

The Houston Rockets have put veteran free agent Jameer Nelson in their crosshairs after he cleared waivers earlier today after being waived by the Denver Nuggets prior to their season-opener against the Jazz, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. The team reached out to the 13-year pro shortly after concerns surfaced for Chris Paul’s lingering knee […]

The Houston Rockets are set to take the court for the home opener without the services of All-Star point guard Chris Paul, which will mark the second straight game missed. However, it appears that it could much longer than that as Marc Stein of The New York Times is reporting that Paul could be out […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will continue to sit out during Saturday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Paul sat out his last game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday and during the fourth quarter of the season-opener against the Golden State Warriors, noticeable limping and moving […]

Chris Paul was one of the biggest dominoes to fall in what was a wild NBA offseason. He had decided to call time on his six-year stay with the L.A. Clippers. Paul ultimately didn’t get the chance to hit the open market after he agreed to opt into his contract to facilitate a trade to […]

Over the last couple of days, comments from Chris Paul and his former head coach Doc Rivers made the headlines about the All-Star point guard’s departure from Los Angeles and the Clippers. According to an article by ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, Rivers said that Paul rubbed some players the wrong way at times and didn’t always […]

In a drama-filled offseason, it all began when the Los Angeles Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. While the Rockets added an All-Star to help James Harden, there are still questions about how the two dominant ballhandlers will be able to play together. In the 2017-18 NBA season opener against the Golden State […]

According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, point guard Chris Paul is expected to be out for Wednesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings with a bruised left knee. Rockets G Chris Paul will sit out tonight vs. the Kings with a bruised left knee. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) October 19, 2017 Paul first […]

Doc Rivers isn’t holding any grudges after he and the L.A. Clippers tried to hold on to Chris Paul this offseason. The long-tenured coach admitted “there were a lot of reasons” why the dime maestro wanted out of La La Land and chose to make his way to Clutch City alongside budding star James Harden. “I […]

The Houston Rockets players had to check on the replay of the jumper Kevin Durant knocked down with time running out, before they figured out that he did not release it on time, and that they’ve won the game. While they celebrated on the court, one thing that was noticeable was Chris Paul already wearing […]

Heading into his second season as the head coach of the Houston Rockets, Mike D’Antoni has an intriguing situation in front of him with an All-Star backcourt of James Harden and Chris Paul. It will remain a focal point throughout the season as his juggling of two dynamic guards will play a huge factor in […]

During the last couple of seasons in his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, All-Star point guard Chris Paul found himself at the center of criticism due to his style of leadership that he plays with on the court. This was an aspect of his character that only was only brought under fire when the […]

Upon his arrival to the L.A. Clippers in December 2011, All-Star point guard Chris Paul helped immediately transform the franchise into a powerhouse in the Western Conference. However, Paul’s tenure with the Clippers never saw the team break through during the playoffs to become a true title contender. According to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, it […]

A day prior to the start of free agency, the Houston Rockets made the first big splash move with the acquisition of All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers. This has paired together two of the league’s top guards, who have both built strong reputations for being dominant ball-handling guards that have operated […]

James Harden will have a freedom that he hasn’t experienced since his NBA career started to take flight with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The addition of Chris Paul to this year’s Houston Rockets will relieve some of the playmaking duties from Harden’s shoulders, allowing him to spot up for more open jumpers, an activity he […]

The NBA regular season is upon us. What this means is that we’re done trying to stomach watching practice-squad quality players litter the floor during preseason games. We’re also about to see the best of the best duke it out for NBA supremacy. But let’s not forget that the intrigue isn’t solely on the basketball […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni plans to make new addition Chris Paul into a three-point shooting extraordinaire this season. Playing within the team’s philosophy, the dime maestro will see his number of trey attempts kick up drastically with this offense, which led the league in three-point attempts in 2016-17. Paul shot 114-of-260 from deep on […]

To begin what was a dramatic offseason, the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Two weeks later, Leslie Alexander announced he was selling the team, which was eventually sold to Tilman Fertitta for a reported $2.2 billion. While the Rockets only gave up role players and prospects in the Paul trade, […]

The Houston Rockets are embarking into a new venture with the addition of Chris Paul, having given nearly half of their roster to acquire the dime maestro from the L.A. Clippers earlier in July. While Clutch City can perhaps boast one of the most talented backcourts in the league, but the addition comes at a […]

Former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale couldn’t help himself but to laud his former team’s new addition Chris Paul during an episode of NBA TV’s Open Court, when prompted to talk about his arrival this offseason. Paul was acquired in a trade prior to the start of free agency, which forced Houston to give […]

The Houston Rockets under head coach Mike D’Antoni have quickly had much success in his fast-paced offense that has a great emphasis on the 3-point shot and little importance on the mid-range game. According to user u/Widesheep on Reddit’s NBA subreddit, this has changed offseason addition Chris Paul’s playing style as he has yet to […]

The NBA has made a myriad of changes this offseason, trying to appease both — players’ and owners’ concerns during this offseason. Perhaps one of the most crucial changes was that of the All-Star Game, getting rid of the Eastern and Western Conference teams as well as making a draft of it, just like one […]

Coming into the 12th season of his career and his third NBA team, Chris Paul is once again taking the role of a vocal leader in the locker room, but not before teaching his lessons to others within the lineup. Paul is especially honing into young Clint Capela, who has held his own with a […]