Rockets trade for Chris Paul in blockbuster deal

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Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Clippers are trading Chris Paul to the Rockets. The Clippers will receive Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and a 2018 1st round pick in exchange for the nine-time All Star. Paul opted in on the last year of his contract with the Clippers for $24.2 million which allowed the Clippers to execute a trade with the Rockets. This will make it possible for the Rockets to sign Paul to a five-year 205 million dollar extension.

Chris Paul averaged over 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assist per game last season. The 32-year-old played in 61 games last year while shooting over 41% from the 3-point line.

The Rockets are pairing Chris Paul with James Harden. @WojVerticalNBA report. https://t.co/hmIWcnSSVq pic.twitter.com/w9wYGjCTu4

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