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New Houston Rockets teammates James Harden and Chris Paul are set to make their first debut playing on the same team as part of LA Unified in the Los Angeles’ longtime Pro-Am Drew League, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. To make matters even more interesting, the Rockets backcourt is set to preview […]

The new backcourt duo of the Houston Rockets has already started playing together. Less than a month after the Rockets pulled off one of the biggest trades this summer, a video surfaced on social media where Chris Paul and James Harden can be seen playing in a pickup game along with other NBA players. From […]

Exploring how Kyrie can land with the L.A. Clippers LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and NBA twitter were all blindsided by reports that Kyrie Irving demanded a trade late last week. Irving’s dissatisfaction with his current team and co-superstar had everyone screaming as if it were the Kobe and Shaq breakup 2.0. Nonetheless, there’s never […]

Jamal Crawford was one of many caught by surprise by the Chris Paul trade prior to the start of free agency this offseason, a move that ultimately shook the West by its core and made most franchises respond by making aggressive acquisitions to follow. The three-time Sixth Man of the Year admits he was somewhat […]

It has been just over three weeks since Chris Paul made the surprising decision to push for a trade to the Houston Rockets, effectively ending his tenure with the L.A. Clippers. However, infamous die-hard Clipper fan, Clipper Darrell, made his own public plea to Paul during a recent Drew League game before being stopped by […]

The L.A. Clippers made a franchise changing move this offseason when they had to trade away one of the best players the franchise has ever seen in Chris Paul. Following five seasons as an All-Star (would’ve been six had it not been for an injury last season), L.A. was forced to accept the fact that […]

Ever since Kyrie Irving trade rumors leaked earlier this afternoon., The NBA world has been clamoring about where he may land. The young point guard knows he can become top dog with his talents on another team and escape playing under LeBron James‘ shadow, and Carmelo Anthony may just be that perfect piece to get […]

Prior to the start of free agency, Chris Paul caught many off guard with his decision to leave the L.A. Clippers for the Houston Rockets via a trade. A day later, Blake Griffin made the choice to stay with the Clippers on a five-year, $173 million deal. This immediately brought up the question as to […]

LOS ANGELES – For years the L.A. Clippers lacked the very thing the rest of the league progressed towards: long and versatile two-way players who could create problems for opponents on offense and defense. Trading one of the best point guards in Chris Paul opened up an opportunity for the team to retool multiple positions, […]

Winds of change are blowing through New York City, especially at Madison Square Garden. With the New York Knicks recently signing Scott Perry as general manager of the team and Steve Mills and President of Basketball Operations, the tandem of Perry and Mills has made it clear that he wants to rebuild the team with […]

LOS ANGELES – The Chris Paul era of L.A. Clippers basketball is over, and so begins the a new chapter in the franchise’s history. In moving Paul, the Clippers acquired defensive standout Patrick Beverley and a flurry of players from the Houston Rockets. With Paul’s exit, many are going to compare what Paul’s done to […]

Immediately after nine-time All-Star Chris Paul had been traded from the L.A. Clippers to the Houston Rockets, guard Austin Rivers began taking the brunt of the blame for Paul’s departure. Immediately after news broke of the trade, a report from SportsCenter anchor Michael Eaves, indicating that head coach Doc Rivers played favorites with his son […]

Portland is a better fit for Carmelo Anthony than Houston or New York For months, Carmelo Anthony has had a home in NBA trade rumors. With the season a few months away, Carmelo being traded is becoming more likely. Of course, recent reports indicated that the New York Knicks would halt trade talks since they […]

The Houston Rockets shocked the NBA world this summer when they pulled off a trade for Chris Paul. It wasn’t just the magnitude of bringing in another star of Paul’s caliber, but also the intriguing fit for Paul alongside James Harden. In his first season under new head coach Mike D’Antoni, Harden made the switch […]

During his introductory press conference in Houston along with GM Daryl Morey and coach Mike D’Antoni, Chris Paul answered questions about joining the Rockets and what his ultimate goal is for the future. Paul jubilantly expressed his excitement about his new team and found a renewed excitement, according to Ben DuBose of the “Locked on […]

When the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, many questions arose concerning how he will fit into head coach Mike D’Antoni’s offensive system. Much of this has centered on Paul’s heavy dependency on his mid-range shot in his individual offensive game. This is something that the All-Star point guard and D’Antoni […]

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 […]