Clippers agree to trade All-Star Chris Paul to Rockets, AP source says
By Kristie Rieken The Associated Press
In this Dec. 28, 2015, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul reacts after dunking the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Washington. The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to trade for Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul according to a person familiar with the deal. The league source spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t finalized the trade.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul laughs as he, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, right, talk during the team’s NBA basketball media day, in Playa Vista, Calif. The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to trade for Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul according to a person familiar with the deal. The league source spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t finalized the trade.(AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)
HOUSTON — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement to acquire Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul.
The Clippers will get Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Sam Dekker and a protected first-round pick next year. The person spoke Wednesday on the condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t finalized the trade with free agency coming up on Saturday.
Paul, a 32-year-old All-Star, opted in for the last year of his contract so the Clippers could work on a deal.
He will join a team led by star James Harden that was eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals.
The deal was first reported by The Vertical.
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