With Chris Paul in tow alongside James Harden, how high can the Rockets fly?
Just a few days before free agency started, the Houston Rockets made headlines by acquiring All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. This is a big acquisition for Houston, as the NBA has firmly transitioned into a superstars league. However, the move might look better now than it does when the Rockets have to play this out, given the style of both Paul and Houston’s incumbent superstar James Harden.
In the trade, the Clippers received Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Sam Dekker, Montrezl Harrell, Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Kyle Wiltjer, a 2018 first round pick, and cash considerations.