Rockets show interest! Hello, Paul! The NBA trade period has officially thawed.

Finally, the long-awaited main event is here, so get your snacks ready on the bench.

From December 15 local time, free agents signed before September 15 this year can be traded.

AP Hoops quietly posted a picture about this, hinting that some players might wake up one day to find they've switched teams, as shown below:

As for Leonard, he is available for trade at any moment. He signed a three-year, $150 million early extension with the Clippers last year. This season, he averages 25.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Despite his strong performance, his frequent injuries have made him almost unwanted in the trade market, even becoming a negative asset.

Currently, the Clippers stand at 6 wins and 19 losses, ranking 13th in the Western Conference, trailing the 10th-place Mavericks by 3.5 games. They have basically sunk to the bottom, making it best for everyone to go their separate ways in this tough situation.

By the way, according to the above and other sources, Paul has not been cut or benched; although the Clippers no longer value him, they still hope to trade him for some assets, squeezing out every last bit of value.

Since Paul is not yet a free agent, he cannot choose which team to join on his own. Fortunately, reporter Fischer mentioned that the Clippers will help Paul find a new team, out of respect for this legendary point guard...

Despite Paul being 40 years old and having little impact this season, averaging only 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, he is not short of teams willing to take him on,with the Rockets and Timberwolves among those interested in adding him to their rosters.

Without a doubt, his former team, the Rockets, is the best fit. They desperately need a point guard and have championship potential (16 wins, 6 losses, third in the West), making them the perfect match for Paul.

Of course, if the Thunder want Paul, that would be even better. He could almost certainly fulfill his dream of winning a championship in his final season, though he might often find himself as a VIP spectator like he did with the Clippers.

Looking back over Paul's entire NBA career, it has been more tragic than legendary, with misfortune often following him.