Clippers Agree to Send Chris Paul to Rockets in Blockbuster Trade

Chris Paul is on his way to the Houston Rockets, according to a report from Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski, in a move that is expected to shake up the NBA's power structure.

Paul was set to become a free agent, and reportedly informed teams he would sign with the Rockets. He then chose to opt in on the final year of his contract (worth $24 million) so that the Clippers could trade him to Houston, in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams and L.A.’s top-three protected 2018 first round pick, according to Wojnarowski. He also reports the Rockets are trading cash for Tim Quarterman of the Portland Trailblazers​ to add more non-guaranteed contracts to use in either the Clippers deal or other future moves.

Wojnarowski reported that Paul and James Harden were “determined” to play together. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports the Rockets are now trying to acquire Paul George.
The deal leaves the Clippers’ future further up in the air, with Blake Griffin set to become a free agent. J.J. Redick will also be a free agent, and DeAndre Jordan’s name has been mentioned in trade rumors.

Paul, 32, is a nine-time All-Star and considered one of the best point guards in the league. He will pair with Harden to give Houston one of the league’s top backcourts.

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