Houston are confident the acquisition of Chris Paul alongside James Harden will help the Rockets compete with NBA juggernaut the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets completed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday, receiving nine-time All-Star Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Sam Dekker, Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, DeAndre Liggins, Darrun Hilliard, Montrezl Harrell, Kyle Wiltjer, a top-three protected 2018 first-round pick and cash considerations.