Houston Rockets

Report: Rockets and Clippers discussed mega trade involving Paul George and Russell Westbrook

Published by
Justin Benjamin

It’s no secret that superstar Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston.

A report surfaced on Friday about the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers discussing a deal centered around Paul George and Westbrook.

Westbrook, 32, was shipped from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Rockets last summer. The trade paired Westbrook with 2018 MVP James Harden.

In his first season in Houston, Westbrook averaged 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game.

The Rockets made it to the second round of the playoffs but got thrashed by the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. Although Westbrook and Harden just played together in Houston for one season, the pair no longer wants to compete together.

As for George, he just finished his first season in Los Angeles. The veteran collected 21.5 points, 5.7 boards and 3.9 assists per game during the 2019-20 campaign. However, the Clippers also got dismantled in the second round of the postseason.

George and Westbrook played together in Oklahoma City for two seasons. Now, they could be traded for each other.

Justin Benjamin

Justin has been writing about the NBA for several years. In addition to his stellar news coverage of the league, he has conducted multiple interviews with players and people around the league.

Published by
Justin Benjamin

Recent Posts

Nick Young says he never fought D’Angelo Russell following video leak because he never had opportunity

Back in the year 2016, a video taken by D'Angelo Russell was leaked in which…

3 hours ago

Savannah James says she was ready to fight man in bleachers who flipped off Bronny years ago

During a recent podcast episode, Savannah James recalled an incident in which a man gave…

4 hours ago

Donovan Mitchell issues apology to Cavs fans and teammates for ‘selfish’ act during 76ers game

In the waning moments of the Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday,…

5 hours ago

Gilbert Arenas implies ‘passive’ Bronny is in his head too much: ‘When he’s supposed to shoot it, he passes’

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has struggled to get his footing since being drafted…

1 day ago

Shaq refuses to give Kenny Atkinson credit for Cavs’ start: ‘He ain’t doin’ nothin'”

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been unstoppable to start the 2024-25 NBA season, and as a…

1 day ago

Tom Brady admits he’s ‘screwed up a lot as a parent’

Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady opened up about his…

1 day ago