It seems like Houston Rockets are getting ready for some major changes after getting eliminated by Golden State Warriors in the NBA Playoffs for the second consecutive year. ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Rockets have made the team’s star point guard Chris Paul available in trade talks and are willing to part with the 34-year-old for the right price.
According to Wojnarowski, Houston’s general manager Daryl Morey recently informed the GMs around the league that the team is willing to deal Paul and majority of the roster, including Clint Capela. Rockets’ future draft picks are reportedly also available for grabs.
Dealing Chris Paul might prove to be a tough task for Morey due to his three years, $124 million contract and advanced age. Paul saw a significant drop in his production this season, averaging career-low 15.6 points alongside 4.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 2.0 steals.
Capela, on the other hand, might spark more interest from NBA teams. He improved in each of his five years in the league and finished this season averaging career highs in points (16.6) and rebounds (12.7).
Another indication that Houston Rockets will shake things up in the future is that they paused extension talks with head coach Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni, who joined Rockets in 2016, has one year left on his contract.
