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How the Rockets Can Acquire Chris Paul Ahead of the Trade Deadline
- Houston weighs trading for Chris Paul before the deadline to shore up its point guard rotation.
- Paul, now 40, would come at a low-volume role but with potential leadership impact for Houston.
- Houston ranks 27th in turnover percentage, highlighting the need for a reliable floor general.
- A potential Paul deal would avoid large asset loss by targeting a bench player due to hard-cap rules.
- Dwyane Wade publicly suggested Houston pursue Chris Paul as a potential upgrade.
- If VanVleet returns, Houston would shift from a weak guard rotation to experienced veterans.
- The Rockets would consider acquiring Paul for minimal assets to aid their playoff push.
- The deadline is approaching, with discussions centered on whether Paul fits Houston's cap and rotation needs.
- The piece by Jed Katz notes the trade-deadline context and Houston’s strategic options.
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