Woj - Westbrook traded to Houston for Chris Paul, 2024 & 2026 1st round picks, 2021/2025 pick swaps

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wow I think they are delusional if they think this team is good enough to keep Chris Paul playing in Oklahoma.

[Dan Z]

Why would Houston do this? I can't think of a worse superstar to put next to James Harden.

Harden and Westbrook played together in the past. Maybe Morey talked to Harden before doing the trade?

[Metallikid]

Chris Paul flipped back to clippers ..Montrez was right

I feel like this doesn't actually work under the CBA.

[TheGOATWill]

When was the last time somebody booted the ball into the 300 level seats? It’s been a while right?

[Clincher]

Couldent happen to a better coach. If D'phoney thought Starbury was tough to handle I don't know what else to say.

Westbrook was made for his system though

Dantoni likes control and to have his system implemented, Westbrook does his way which is productive but not the style Dantoni likes. Flashy.

[twozeroMM]

I bet Paul end up in Miami with Butler doing insurance commercials.



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Why?

[Pointgod]

If you actually look at it this is a good(not great) trade for Houston. They would have basically had to attach two first round picks to get off Paul’s contract. They got a slightly longer contract for a younger player. I don’t think the pick swaps matter because OKC will be rebuilding for a while. Fit is questionable but CP3 was being put out to pasture. The question becomes how the hell does OKC move his contract?

[letsgorockets]

**** you Morey, fire this dude right now. He's suppose to be chasing stars, not frauds. AND two picks, get the **** outta here.

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Westbrook is a fraud but Harden isn't. OK.

2 WCF trips with Harden as the leader, where did Russ lead OKC? Exactly. He's a fraud in my opinion, maybe not your's, but you ain't changing my opinion and I don't give a **** about your's. Results speak for themselves, conversation over.

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[og15]

How is this good for Houston?

It's possible that it might not be, BUT, just based on health, Westbrook has played 80, 81, 80 and 73 games. Outside of the Patrick Beverley injury years, Westbrook is basically an ironman. When it comes to championship chances, health is a big factor, you generally have to stay healthy to win it all. Westbrook gives Houston a better chance of staying healthy and therefore, even if they have the same impact, though in different ways, the healthier player is the better player. With Paul being older and ageing every season, the impact is probably not the same.

I might be in the minority but i'd take CP3 over WB...Westbrook cant shoot like at all..I have a hard time seeing him change at this stage of his career..He'll probably do better with shooters around him. Will WB be ok with Harden handling the ball majority of the time?

I have no clue what Houston will do . I think Paul can give you similar impact and you can argue the fit is better, but I'm still going to go back to the reality of health. You can't trust Paul to be healthy for the whole season anymore, and also for the playoffs. Westbrook unless someone runs into his knee doesn't seem to miss games.

[nymets1]

Issues between CP3 and James Harden must’ve pretty damn serious

That doesn't mean an NBA team is forced for CP3 nor should they if they don't want to. OKC shouldn't have done it but they bailed out Houston.

[Gnik]

Honestly, CP3 can't even stay on the court and has been sh*t a lot of times when he is the past seasons that I actually think shipping him and getting Westbrook is actually a good thing. At the very least, you can get some rest for Harden who has been carrying this team, which was supposed to have 2 superstars with him and CP3.

Plus is Russ not close friends with Harden? I don't see them fighting over the ball if that's the case.

[Alonzo_Morning]

CP3 has to be traded right?

Contract... Complicates things. CP3 will want to go to a capped out contender and that means making salaries match

[Flash Falcon X]

Everyone drop your predictions on Westbrook and Harden’s stats.

Both put up amazing individual numbers and have had MVP seasons. How big of an impact do you see this trade having on their performances. Can Harden still put up big numbers night in and night out? Do they trade big nights or do they have a more balanced output?

[MagicBagley18]

Can’t be true I was told heat had all the leverage

[Tracymcgoaty]

It's possible that it might not be, BUT, just based on health, Westbrook has played 80, 81, 80 and 73 games. Outside of the Patrick Beverley injury years, Westbrook is basically an ironman. When it comes to championship chances, health is a big factor, you generally have to stay healthy to win it all. Westbrook gives Houston a better chance of staying healthy and therefore, even if they have the same impact, though in different ways, the healthier player is the better player. With Paul being older and ageing every season, the impact is probably not the same.

I might be in the minority but i'd take CP3 over WB...Westbrook cant shoot like at all..I have a hard time seeing him change at this stage of his career..He'll probably do better with shooters around him. Will WB be ok with Harden handling the ball majority of the time?

I have no clue what Houston will do . I think Paul can give you similar impact and you can argue the fit is better, but I'm still going to go back to the reality of health. You can't trust Paul to be healthy for the whole season anymore, and also for the playoffs. Westbrook unless someone runs into his knee doesn't seem to miss games.

Gonna be a crazy season and im loving it!

[John Murdoch]

If you actually look at it this is a good(not great) trade for Houston. They would have basically had to attach two first round picks to get off Paul’s contract. They got a slightly longer contract for a younger player. I don’t think the pick swaps matter because OKC will be rebuilding for a while. Fit is questionable but CP3 was being put out to pasture. The question becomes how the hell does OKC move his contract?

Theres no way presti would have done this without having a taker for him on the back burner

[Alonzo_Morning]

Honestly, CP3 can't even stay on the court and has been sh*t a lot of times when he is the past seasons that I actually think shipping him and getting Westbrook is actually a good thing. At the very least, you can get some rest for Harden who has been carrying this team, which was supposed to have 2 superstars with him and CP3.

Plus is Russ not close friends with Harden? I don't see them fighting over the ball if that's the case.

Westbrook has 0% skill for playing off ball

[BlackKnight]

Great deal for both sides, Westbrook has at least 2 productive years left and Rockets will be able to fight for the 1 seeds for a couple years. Thunder are loaded with picks and can semi-tank

[Hephaestus]

Pat Riley **** it up. Keep Bam Adebayo now lmao.

[Ice Trae]

Some rockets fans on here goona have to adjust to not slandering Westbrook