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Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) and guard Chris Paul talk on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Rockets won 105-100. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Rockets say Chris Paul is ‘week-to-week’ with knee injury

Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives around Sacramento Kings defender DeAaron Fox (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater)

Harden, Houston spoil another opener, win 105-100 at Kings

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, gestures beside Draymond Green during an NBA championship ring ceremony prior to the basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Rockets rally to spoil defending champion Warriors return

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan, left, and Blake Griffin pose for photos during an NBA basketball media day, in Los Angeles. With Chris Paul newly relocated to Houston, it's up to Griffin and Jordan to lead an overhauled Clippers roster deeper into the playoffs. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Without Paul gone, Clippers very much Blake Griffin’s team

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 9, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets' James Harden (13) and coach Mike D'Antoni talk to a referee during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File)

Rockets add All-Star Paul as they look to take next step

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Shanghai Sharks center Zhang Zhaoxu (23) tries to defend against the pass by Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half of an NBA exhibition basketball game Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Chris Paul helps Rockets rout Shanghai Sharks

Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Chris Paul chases a basketball amid lighting and fog machines while he takes part in a promotional video shoot during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Chris Paul and James Harden hope bond translates to success on court

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2012, file photo, Golden Nugget casino owner Tilman Fertitta speaks at a meeting in Atlantic City, N.J. Fertitta has agreed to buy the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander. Terms were not released and must be approved by the NBA Board of Governors. The deal includes Clutch City Sports and Entertainment, which puts on shows and concerts at the Toyota Center. Fertitta will be the team's sole owner, calling this a &quot;lifelong dream come true.&quot; (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)

Restaurant, casino owner to buy Rockets for $2.2 billion

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Chris Paul waves to fans after being introduced as the newest member of the Houston Rockets Friday, July 14, 2017, in Houston. The nine-time All-Star was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers late last month. Joining Paul on stage, from left to right, are Rockets announcer Craig Ackerman, coach Mike D'Antoni and basket hall of fame member Calvin Murphy. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets owner Alexander is selling team

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Chris Paul waves to fans after being introduced as the newest member of the Houston Rockets Friday, July 14, 2017, in Houston. The nine-time All-Star was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers late last month. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chris Paul looks to get over playoff hump in Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, in Philadelphia. The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets continue talking about a trade for Carmelo Anthony, though a person with knowledge of the details says no deal is imminent. Anthony has told the Knicks he would accept a move to the Rockets but the teams are still trying to find a trade that works for both sides, the person told The Associated Press on Thursday, July 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

AP source: Knicks, Rockets talking, no Anthony deal imminent

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, July 10, 2017, file photo, Houston Rockets' Zhou Qi, right, of China, fouls Phoenix Suns' Marquese Chriss during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas. When the Rockets signed Zhou and the Dallas Mavericks brought in Ding Yanyuhang to play on their summer league teams, there was some cynicism the moves were purely financially motivated for teams to tap more directly into the lucrative Chinese market. But little by little both are playing like they belong at the NBA's summer league. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

China’s Ding, Zhou make strong impressions at summer league

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (42) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis (3) during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Nene posts, deletes picture of Carmelo Anthony in Houston Rockets uniform

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The Rockets won 122-103. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Chris Paul traded to the Houston Rockets: Report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Houston Rockets guard James Harden walks the court late in the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Houston. San Antonio won 114-75. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden’s great season for Rockets ends in embarrassing loss

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, dribbles as Houston Rockets center Clint Capela defends during the first half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Spurs rout James Harden, Rockets 114-75 to win series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 5, 2017, file photo, rap artist Travis Scott, center, reacts during an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets in Houston. Scott and the Rockets will have a special treat for fans attending Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night May 11. Everyone will receive exclusive t-shirts designed as part of a collaboration between the Houston rapper and the team. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

Rapper Travis Scott designs special shirts for Rockets fans

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, top, is fouled by Houston Rockets' Patrick Beverley (2) on a dunk attempt during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs look to close out Rockets with Leonard ailing

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills (8) has his shot blocked by Houston Rockets' Clint Capela, right, during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs overcome Leonard injury, Harden to beat Rockets in OT

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Harden, Rockets rout Spurs 125-104 to tie series

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press