ClutchPoints Sep 19, 2018
Steve Nash thinks Trae Young could be in the same mold as him and Chris Paul
Newly inducted basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash apparently sees a lot of himself in Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young. Nash was a guest in the most recent episode of The Bill Simmons podcast and said this about the polarizing rookie: “Trae Young can really pass the ball. He can really pass. He has […] The post Steve Nash thinks Trae Young could be in the same mold as him and Chris Paul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2018
Rockets acquired Brandon Knight, Michael Carter-Williams in case of Chris Paul injury
The Houston Rockets have revamped their roster since last year’s heartbreaking exit in the Western Conference Finals by acquiring Brandon Knight in a trade with the Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason and adding Michael Carter-Williams through free agency. Knight is a talented guard who is more than capable of running point and also provides another […] The post Rockets acquired Brandon Knight, Michael Carter-Williams in case of Chris Paul injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 17, 2018
Rockets don’t want to overextend Chris Paul during season
The Houston Rockets were on the precipice of the NBA Finals last season when Chris Paul went down with a hamstring injury. That injury would doom the Rockets and Paul’s absence loomed large over Houston’s Game 6 and Game 7 losses. Keeping Paul healthy is one of the things the Rockets want to focus on this […] The post Rockets don’t want to overextend Chris Paul during season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Sep 13, 2018
James Harden, Carmelo Anthony team up in “Black Ops” pickup game
Harden and Anthony show off their skills at an NYC pickup game. James Harden and Carmelo Anthony teamed up in another Chris Brickley video in their first recorded pickup game without Chris Paul. The two new teammates worked on their chemistry with Brickley, and his company Black Ops Basketball, in a game featuring NBA players Serge Ibaka, Tim Hardaway Jr., Kelly Oubre Jr., Courtney Lee, JaVale McGee, and Enes Kanter. .@JHarden13 x @carmeloanthony @Cbrickley603 pic.twitter.com/wz8xJwmBB8— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) September 12, 2018 While Harden and Anthony hooked up for...
The Dream Shake Sep 11, 2018
Projecting the Houston Rockets lineup for the upcoming season
How will all the new pieces fit in the Rockets’ lineup? This offseason, A LOT has happened for the Rockets. Some prominent faces are gone, and a lot of new faces have been added. For the most part, it’s been a success, and the Rockets are poised to be as good, if not better, than they were last season. Here is how the depth chart looks as of today: Guards: Chris Paul, James Harden, Eric Gordon, Michael Carter-Williams, Rob Gray, Bruno Caboclo Forwards: P.J. Tucker, Carmelo Anthony, Gerald Green, James Ennis III, Marquese Chriss, Vincent Edwards Centers: Clint Capela, Nene Hilario, Zhou...
ClutchPoints Sep 7, 2018
Eric Gordon dishes on team bonding at Bahamas, meshing with Carmelo Anthony
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon was enthused by the recent team bonding at the Bahamas, as teammate Chris Paul recently shared a photo of the 15 Rockets players in attendance for the event.
ClutchPoints Sep 6, 2018
Rockets news: James Harden, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony in team photo
With their experience of pushing the Golden State Warriors to the brink last season, the Houston Rockets are primed for take off this year. As the training camp is just waiting around the corner, Chris Paul tweeted out a photo with James Harden, Carmelo. Anthony, and the entire Rockets team while they were on a […] The post Rockets news: James Harden, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony in team photo appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 4, 2018
Chris Paul approves of Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad
Despite the backlash over Colin Kaepernick’s recently-released Nike ad, Houston Rockets stud Chris Paul is not afraid to let the world know how he feels about the controversial campaign. Paul took to Twitter to publicly back the embattled Kaepernick and the powerful message behind his ad. Well done ✅ @Kaepernick7 ✊
ClutchPoints Sep 2, 2018
Dante Exum playing summer ball with Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul
During last year’s playoffs, Utah Jazz combo guard Dante Exum showed glimpses of his potential as a key cog for the young team. Exum is looking to build upon that performance by working out with premier point guards Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul this offseason, per Fansided’s Ryan Aston. “Much to the delight of Utah […] The post Dante Exum playing summer ball with Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 2, 2018
Chris Paul could surpass Isiah Thomas this season
Many consider Houston Rockets stud Chris Paul to be one of the best point guards in the game today, if not ever. According to Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo! Sports, the 33-year-old is set to overtake yet another great in former Detroit Pistons star Isiah Thomas in the all-time assists leaderboard. At the moment, Paul sits […] The post Chris Paul could surpass Isiah Thomas this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
www.chron.com Aug 31, 2018
Suns get Anderson, send Knight, Chriss to Rockets
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have completed a four-player trade that sends guard Brandon Knight and forward Marquese Chriss to the Houston Rockets for forward Ryan Anderson and guard De'Anthony Melton. Knight had been considered in line to start at point guard for the Suns after missing last season while recovering from knee surgery but now will see time as a backup to Chris Paul in Houston. The 6-foot-10 Anderson, who two years ago signed a four-year, $80 million free agent deal with Houston, figures to start at power forward alongside this year's No. 1 overall draft pick, center...
ClutchPoints Aug 31, 2018
Video: Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Donovan Mitchell show up to Dwyane Wade’s workout
Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is still mum about his decision to potentially retire from the NBA, but given the plethora of talent showing up for his workout, it’ll be hard to see a competitor call it a career with such fierce competition. The likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, C.J. McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and […] The post Video: Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Donovan Mitchell show up to Dwyane Wade’s workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 29, 2018
Chris Paul teams up with Jamal Murray, Grayson Allen for camp vs. top high school talent
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul teamed up with fellow NBA players Jamal Murray and Grayson Allen to lead his CP3 Elite Guard camp in his native Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 33-year-old Paul showed that he still has the slick handles he’s been known for throughout his career, giving a top prospect The Scooter, a known […] The post Chris Paul teams up with Jamal Murray, Grayson Allen for camp vs. top high school talent appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 29, 2018
Video: Rockets’ Chris Paul gives inspiring speech to young basketball players
Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul recently delivered an inspiring speech to several young basketball players at Rico Hines’ camp. In his message, Paul discussed his love for the game, coaching, and his affinity for tutoring NBA hopefuls. “I know what it’s like to be a kid,” Paul said to the kids who were gathered […] The post Video: Rockets’ Chris Paul gives inspiring speech to young basketball players appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 28, 2018
Chris Paul pays respect to Manu Ginobili after announcing retirement
The Houston Rockets’ resident Point God, Chris Paul, is feeling the effects of San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili’s retirement announcement. In the latest string of NBA players showing gratitude and love for the Argentinian guard, Paul takes to social media for appreciating Ginobili’s contributions to the league. Thank you for being a fierce competitor […] The post Chris Paul pays respect to Manu Ginobili after announcing retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
