Chris Paul Trade Sends Detroit Piston to Clippers

By Dr. Darrius

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets and Chris Paul #3 of the LA Clippers look on during the second half of a game at Staples Center on April 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Chris Paul agreed to opt into his player option, which allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to trade him to the Rockets in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell, Detroit Pistons Darrun Hilliard, DeAndre Liggins, Kyle Wiltjer, a 2018 first-round pick and future cash considerations. 

AUBURN HILLS, MI - OCTOBER 28: Darrun Hilliard #6 of the Detroit Pistons plays against the Orlando Magic at the Palace of Auburn Hills on October 28, 2016 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

The Houston Rockets announced the acquisition of superstar guard Chris Paul on Wednesday in a blockbuster trade that shook up the NBA. 

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