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The fate of the L.A. Clippers franchise turned around in a whirl of seconds after Chris Paul announced his decision to join the Houston Rockets, leaving the team scrambling for a viable trade and a possible return for his services after spending six seasons with the organization. For president/head coach Doc Rivers, it was much […]

While the L.A. Clippers’ decision to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets came as a shock to many, one could only imagine what the All-Star point guard had to go through after it was made official. Although he does not need to explain to anybody why he agreed to the deal, he admitted that […]

The Houston Rockets landed a marquee free agent this offseason in Chris Paul, and it seems that they’re not done wheeling and dealing just yet. The Rockets are looking to get a deal done to acquire Carmelo Anthony from the New York Knicks, and it’s highly possible that the deal will fall in place rather than not. Marc […]

Since being traded by the L.A. Clippers to the Houston Rockets, not a lot has been heard from Chris Paul. His reaction to being dealt and playing for a new team next season is not yet known, but he recently broke his silence and opened up about it. The 32-year-old Wake Forest product discussed why […]

The Houston Rockets likely wouldn’t have come as far as the second round of last season’s playoffs if it weren’t for James Harden, but the team could’ve also passed the test of the San Antonio Spurs in the conference semifinals if the bearded guard had some more help. And with the arrival of Chris Paul to […]

The L.A. Clippers have been forced to re-tool their roster after the departures of All-Star point guard Chris Paul and sharpshooter J.J. Redick, this time using the newly re-signed Blake Griffin as the centerpiece for their new look. Combo guard Austin Rivers is bound to see an increased role with the team in the absence […]

LAS VEGAS – For the better part of five seasons, the L.A. Clippers have had significant issues when it came to filling the small forward spot with a lengthy, two-way player to pair with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. A lot of that was due to financial restraints, and it kept the Los Angeles-based team […]

Saturday, July 8 marks a new point in NBA history.  Houston Rockets star James Harden agreed to the most lucrative contract in league history by signing a four-year, $170 million extension which guarantees him a full $228 million through the 2022-23  season. Prior to this deal,  Warriors guard Steph Curry boasted of that honor by […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams this offseason revamping their roster with several new pieces to the puzzle. One of these new acquisitions was veteran forward P.J. Tucker, who has agreed to a four-year deal worth $32 million with the Rockets. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Tucker revealed an incredible […]

The Houston Rockets made a major splash last week with the acquisition of point guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, pairing him alongside fellow All-Star guard James Harden. Since then, there has been plenty of reaction around the league concerning the move. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was recently asked for his […]

The Houston Rockets have already pulled the biggest free agent snatch on the market by agreeing with the L.A. Clippers to acquire Chris Paul in a multi-player swap that had headlines buzzing this week. It will change the Rockets’ dynamic next season in a big way, but Houston isn’t done dealing just yet. Free agents […]

Prior to the Los Angeles Clippers trading Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, there had been persistent rumors about mutual interest existing between the All-Star point guard and the San Antonio Spurs. However, nothing truly came about, with Paul electing to take his talents to another team in the Lone Star state. According to Marc […]

It’s not very often the name of Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain is mentioned along with the Houston Rockets‘, but center Clint Capela is trying to turn Clutch City into his very own Lob City with the addition of perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul. The 6-foot-10 high-rising center tweeted a welcoming .GIF for Paul, […]

Not long after deciding his future, at least for the next year, Chris Paul decided to end the relationship and informed the Los Angeles Clippers that he’d prefer to play for the Houston Rockets. Paul, now a part of a lethal backcourt with teammate and MVP candidate James Harden, has been planning the move, and the […]

Amid the frenzy caused by Wednesday’s trade that sent Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, rumors ensued regarding the reason the team suddenly began an overhaul of its roster. Moments after the trade was announced, reports surfaced that there was tension between Paul and head coach Doc Rivers regarding roster upgrades […]

Once reports surfaced that Blake Griffin and Chris Paul would both test free agency via their player options, it seemed as though the Clippers would have to choose between their two favorite sons. Los Angeles couldn’t possibly make two successful pitches for two of the marquee free agents on the market. Not to mention, the […]

At the wake of Chris Paul‘s trade to the Houston Rockets that sent shockwaves through the Western Conference, L.A. Clippers coach Doc Rivers went on record to clear up the reasons why he really left Lob City. Much had been made about the floor general’s discontent with DeAndre Jordan, not seeing eye-to-eye with Blake Griffin, […]

Before the offseason started, the teams that were often included in trade rumors were the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and L.A. Clippers, among others. But in the past couple of weeks, the Houston Rockets came from nowhere and became serious contenders for some of the big name players available in free agency or through trades. […]

Despite losing their star point guard Chris Paul to a trade with the Houston Rockets, L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is making it known that he is happy where his team is now. The 55-year-old faced some members of the media following the blockbuster deal, and put up a brave face to keep the L.A. faithful at […]

Conspiracy theories are very entertaining but mostly false. However, people are interested in stories about everything and anything being an elaborate scam and scheme. Unfortunately, the NBA is no exception to these theories. Fans constantly hear about the 2002 Western Conference Finals and how the league allegedly rigged the Lakers–Kings game so that the more popular team won. […]

The L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets agreed upon a deal that would send superstar guard Chris Paul to Houston in exchange for a package involving Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and a 2018 protected first round pick, and not long after the deal was agreed upon, rumors began to surface explaining Paul’s building unhappiness […]

In a move that shocked the NBA world, the Los Angeles Clippers sent superstar Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for guards Louis Williams and Patrick Beverley, forward Sam Dekker, a top-3 protected 2018 first round selection, and a haul of other role players. There were reports that Paul was considering signing with Houston during […]

The Los Angeles Clippers‘ decision on Wednesday morning to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets has sent shockwaves throughout the league with reactions coming from all over the NBA. This has also drawn out responses from a couple of his now former Clipper teammates in Austin Rivers and Jamal Crawford via social media. https://twitter.com/AustinRivers25/status/880124730585382913 Gonna […]

Following the official departure of Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday morning, much of the attention has shifted toward Blake Griffin’s future with the organization. Griffin is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the coming days and will have a plethora of options at his disposal […]

In wake of the Los Angeles Clippers trading All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, it has immediately stirred up questions as to what transpired for things to eventually head in this direction. According to Michael Eaves, who is a current ESPN anchor and former longtime Clippers Live host for Foxsports, has indulged […]

In the aftermath of the trade-in-agreement for L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul, the Houston Rockets have bought the contracts of Tim Quarterman of the Portland Trail Blazers (via Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical), Ryan Kelly of the Atlanta Hawks (via Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Consititution), and DeAndre Liggins from the Dallas Mavericks (Marc […]

Following six very successful years with the L.A. Clippers franchise, Chris Paul has moved onto the next chapter of his life. Following a meeting with Doc Rivers and the Clippers on Friday where he informed the club of his intentions, Paul has been traded to the Houston Rockets where he’ll be playing alongside James Harden. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers took over headlines on Wednesday morning with the massive trade of point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, who joins forces alongside fellow All-Star guard James Harden. However, the Clippers have also put forth several other side moves. Brian Windhorst of ESPN is reporting that the team and Paul Pierce […]

If the pot wasn’t sweet enough to merit the services of perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul, the L.A. Clippers will also receive Houston Rockets forward/center Montrezl Harrell (per Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times) as part of the deal that sent guards Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, forward Sam Dekker, and a top-three-protected 2018 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday morning made the surprising trade of All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. It has immediately brought up questions as to what transpired over the last several days for things to quickly go this route. According to Chris Broussard of Fox Sports, recently added special consultant Jerry West […]

In light of the recent agreement to trade L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the injury-prone Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons sent out a tweet referencing an eerily similar scenario from the 2015 offseason. Is it too late to lock CP in a house 🏠🔐🤷🏼‍♂️ — Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) June 28, 2017 DeAndre Jordan‘s […]

The state of Texas had point guard fever after the end of their postseason run, with the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets expressing interest in L.A. Clippers floor general Chris Paul, the best commodity at the position in this free-agency period. The Spurs were the first team to show signs of wanting to acquire […]

In a surprising move on Wednesday morning, the Houston Rockets orchestrated a trade to land All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers. However, it doesn’t appear that the Rockets are done making major moves as Brian Windhorst of ESPN is reporting that their new backcourt duo has begun recruiting Paul George to join the […]

The L.A. Clippers were reportedly going to lose Chris Paul in free agency after he and Houston Rockets‘ guard James Harden spoke about wanting to play together. With Paul leaving, the Clippers turned nothing into something, acquiring Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and a 2018 top-three protected first round pick. L.A. now turns their […]

Following the blockbuster trade-in-terms that will send L.A. Clippers floor general Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, there could be another perennial All-Star soon to follow. Carmelo Anthony could reach a buyout with the New York Knicks in the wake of Phil Jackson’s firing, allowing him to join the newly-stacked Clutch City roster by the […]

The L.A. Clippers have agreed in terms to trade point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, sending point guards Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, forward Sam Dekker, and a 2018 first-round pick (top-3 protected) in return, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. After some reported friction with fellow star Blake Griffin and the everlasting desire […]

The Houston Rockets have emerged as an “increasingly serious threat” to lure free agent Chris Paul away from the L.A. Clippers this offseason after MVP candidate James Harden have been a vocal advocate to play alongside him, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Paul, 32, has been in the middle of talks around the league as […]

The L.A. Clippers have a huge summer that will officially begin on July 1, when free agents can officially agree to contracts as well as offer sheets. Their biggest goals in free agency will be retaining the services of All-Stars Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, who are both entering unrestricted free agency for the first […]

The NBA on Monday morning announced the selections for both All-Defensive teams for the 2016-17 season. This list includes many familiar faces earning the nomination to be considered among the top defensive players in the league with players from nine different teams selected as the San Antonio Spurs were the only organization to have multiple representatives, according […]