HOUReceived
PRussell WestbrookMVP guard swap · July 16, 2019
The Westbrook–Chris Paul swap that launched Oklahoma City's reset
Houston reunited Russell Westbrook with James Harden. Oklahoma City received Chris Paul, two protected first-round picks and two future swap rights.
See where this happened in the 2019 offseason →The original receipt
Every asset in the deal
Each team panel shows the players and draft assets it received.
To HOU
To OKC20241STround asset20211STround asset+2 assetsOKCReceived
PChris PaulOklahoma City Thunder
#2024 protected first-round pick
S2021 first-round swap rights
S2025 first-round swap rights
#2026 protected first-round pick
Why it happened
The bet each side made
The Rockets wanted more rim pressure beside Harden; the Thunder wanted a veteran bridge and another major block of draft control after moving Paul George.
Why history remembers it
Paul restored his value during an unexpected playoff season in Oklahoma City, while the picks and swaps became part of the asset base behind the Thunder's modern contender.
What changed
The consequences
- Westbrook averaged a career-best field-goal percentage in Houston.
- Paul led Oklahoma City to the 2020 playoffs before being moved for another pick package.
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