What did the Rockets give up for Chris Paul?

Paul was acquired by the Thunder from the Houston Rockets last summer in exchange for Russell Westbrook, two future first-round picks and two pick swaps. Adding another future first-rounder increases the haul for Westbrook to three firsts, plus the pick swaps (along with one successful year with Paul).

How did Chris Paul injure himself?

Point guard Chris Paul sustained what the team called a right shoulder contusion that is being reported as a stinger, per AZCentral’s Kent Somers. The injury occurred in the early second quarter on an awkward play where Paul fell to the ground in visible pain.

When did Chris Paul get injured Rockets?

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets will be without star guard Chris Paul for Game 6 because of a strained hamstring, a huge blow for a team trying to close out the Golden State Warriors. Paul was injured in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s victory that gave the Rockets a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

How was the trade for Chris Paul?

In November, the Thunder traded Paul to the Suns for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque, and a top-12 protected first-round pick in 2022.

What is Chris Paul’s contract?

$120 Million
Report: Chris Paul Agrees to Four-Year Deal With Suns Worth Up to $120 Million. Chris Paul is returning to Phoenix on a four-year deal worth up to $120 million, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul, 36, declined his $44.2 million player option for the 2021–22 season to enter free agency and get the new deal.

Did Chris Paul have wrist surgery?

Speaking to Time Magazine about the one-year anniversary of the player boycott in the bubble, Paul discussed both his injury and how getting a taste of the Finals has him eager to return. He recently had wrist surgery, and says he’s now rehabbing every morning starting at 6 a.m.

Is Chris Paul injured for the Phoenix Suns?

The continuous blunders in Game 4 led to some speculating if Paul was dealing with an injury, or if his right hand was bothering him. After the Game 4 loss, Suns coach Monty Williams was asked if everything was OK with Paul physically, to which he responded, “He’s fine.” Williams reiterated the same sentiment Friday.

When did Chris Paul get injured against the Warriors?

Paul was injured in the fourth quarter of Thursday night’s victory, which gave the Rockets a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals. “I hate it for him, above all,” Coach Mike D’Antoni said.

Is Chris Paul injured?

In a separate answer, Paul said he had an MRI on his left wrist after Game 5. That was as far as confirmation got on Paul being injured throughout the end of that series and the NBA Finals, as both Paul and head coach Monty Williams continued to say the 36-year-old point guard was fine.

How long did Chris Paul play for the Rockets?

Yes. He played for the New Orleans Hornets (2005-’11), the Los Angeles Clippers (2011-’17), the Houston Rockets (2017-’19) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (2019-’20).