Rockets’ Daryl Morey: Chris Paul Doesn’t Want to Be Traded; Wants to Add a Star

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Daryl Morey has made it clear in no uncertain terms: Chris Paul is not going anywhere.

The Houston Rockets general manager appeared on SportsTalk 790 on Monday, unequivocally denying Paul has requested a trade or that the team will explore a move:

SportsTalk 790 @SportsTalk790

.@SeanUnfiltered: “Does Chris Paul want to be traded?”

@dmorey: “No, Chris Paul does not want to be traded.”

@SeanUnfiltered: “Will you field calls on Chris Paul?”

@dmorey: “No, we want to add one more star to this team.”

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said last week that he heard Paul wanted out of Houston, setting his sights on a potential partnership with LeBron James in Los Angeles. 

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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