The Houston Rockets have issues to resolve this summer after suffering another Western Conference postseason loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Athletic detailed on May 23 the brewing clash of styles within the Rockets and, the tense moments experienced between their two stars James Harden and Chris Paul. Amid the uncertainty, a discussion has formulated about Paul’s future: With three years and almost $125 million left on his deal, what would the Rockets do?



Paul never demanded a trade from the Rockets, league sources tell The Athletic, nor would there be much of a market for one. League sources said Houston officials and Paul met after the season ended in their Game 6 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals, and both sides discussed the future. Paul informed the Rockets that if they decided to go younger and move in a different direction, he would understand and be a pro about it, according to league sources.



The Rockets let...