NBA trade rumors: Rockets targeting free agent Chris Paul, other stars

NBA trade rumors: Rockets targeting free agent Chris Paul, other stars
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Chris Paul (Getty Images)

The Houston Rockets, determined to catch Western Conference rivals Golden State and San Antonio in roster talent, are reportedly hot in pursuit of free-agent guard Chris Paul.

ESPN reported Wednesday that Paul and his Clippers teammate of the past six seasons, Blake Griffin, are prime targets for the Rockets in free agency this offseason. Two other big-name players the Rockets are reportedly considering are Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and Hawks forward Paul MIllsap

The Rockets will have to restructure their roster to free salary space for Paul or any other possible incoming free agent. To that end, Sporting News reported…