BREAKING: Chris Paul Traded To Houston Rockets
- Updated: June 28, 2017
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of the Vertical, the Los Angeles Clippers have traded All-Star Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets.
After Chris Paul agreed to opt-in on contract, Clippers are trading All-Star guard to the Houston Rockets, league sources tell @TheVertical
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 28, 2017
Wojnarowski reported further information.
Sources: After Paul informed Clippers he’d sign w/ HOU in FA, teams agreed to deal sending Beverley, Decker, Williams and 2018 FRP for Paul. https://t.co/9Lk9FPEPbu
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 28, 2017
Wojnarowski continued.
Chris Paul and James Harden were determined to play together, and found a way with Rockets-Clippers trade agreed upon today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 28, 2017
The Clippers will receive Patrick Beverley, Sam Decker, Lou Williams and a 2018 first round pick in the deal. Although Clipper fans will not be happy that Paul is gone at least the club was able to salvage something for him.
Paul and Harden form one of the best backcourts in the league as they try to compete against Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant next season.
As more information surfaces on the Clippers and their offseason news we will keep you up to date.
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