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

Report: Clippers would block Lakers from talking to Tyronn Lue

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a new head coach after parting…

1 hour ago

Report: LeBron James was unhappy with Lakers’ plan to limit his minutes at start of season

It didn’t take much time at all for the Los Angeles Lakers to abandon their…

1 hour ago

Report: ‘All the signals’ suggest that LeBron James will remain with the Lakers

The future of LeBron James has been among the hottest topics in the NBA for…

1 hour ago

Report: Several Lakers were ‘taken aback’ when Darvin Ham chose to start Taurean Prince

Multiple players on the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly "taken aback" by Darvin Ham's decision…

23 hours ago

NBA legend likes idea of Kevin Durant rejoining Warriors: ‘You go for it for the last 3 years’

Former Boston Celtics star and NBA legend Paul Pierce likes the idea of Phoenix Suns…

23 hours ago

Report: Lakers core from last season felt like ‘victims of a bait and switch’

According to Anthony Irwin of Lakers Daily, the core members of the 2022-23 Los Angeles…

1 day ago