The first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason came Wednesday with the Clippers, after being informed that Chris Paul intended to sign with Houston as a free agent, trading their All-Star point guard to the Rockets for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams and a 2018 first-round pick.
Here’s a quick look at the players involved:
CLIPPERS TRADE
Chris Paul
Point guard
32 years old
12 seasons in NBA, six with Clippers
Nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-Defensive Team
Career: 18.7 points, 9.9 assists, 2.3 steals
2016-17: 18.