NBA players, basketball Twitter go crazy after Chris Paul reportedly traded to Rockets

When it was announced Chris Paul was headed to Houston, Twitter went nuts.

As if the NBA off-season needed any more intrigue, the Los Angeles Clippers decided to trade Chris Paul.

After Paul told the Clippers he would be leaving for Houston in free agency, he reportedly opted-in for the final year of his contract so he could be traded to the Rockets instead.

As usual, basketball Twitter exploded after Adrian Wojnarowski (who else?) reported the deal. 

GO TO YOUR WOJ BOMB SHELTER AND AWAIT FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS https://t.co/7RAFwBWEJY

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) June 28, 2017

"Why would Chris Paul go to Houston."

"Harden and Paul don't make sense."

"CP3 isn't leaving that money on the table."

Daryl Morey: pic.twitter.com/4c1G08ISpI

— Josh Eberley 🇨🇦 (@JoshEberley) June 28, 2017

It's only right that Adam Silver vetoes this one too

— Jeremy Woo (@JeremyWoo) June 28, 2017

Lets check in with Doc Rivers after learning about the Chris Paul trade pic.twitter.com/neu8O0oHWH

— Roy Bellamy (@roybelly) June 28, 2017

Hate seeing @patbev21 @dekker & Lou go. That intensity & passion that Pat brings is tough to replace. Much love bro, will still be watching!

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 28, 2017

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade showed support for their close friend as he heads to a new team.

My brother off to a new journey! Best of luck @CP3!! H-Town y'all got a great one coming to your city. #BrotherHood🙏🏾

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 28, 2017

When friends of mine are happy then I'm equally as happy for them. Congrats to my brother @CP3 on choosing his own direction. #Brotherhood

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) June 28, 2017

And then there was Paul Pierce. 

To the 🚀 Wow!! Emoji game in point 😂😂

— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) June 28, 2017

Brandon Jennings had plenty of thoughts on what this could mean.

Lou Williams and Sam Dekker—two of the players involved in the trade—found some humor in the situation.

1:13 Am in Beijing. can't go back to sleep. Let's check out some hoop news and see what's going on. 😎

— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) June 28, 2017

While Paul and Patrick Beverley were a bit more sentimental.

Unbelievable amount of emotions right now.. pic.twitter.com/1FB7ade7uC

— Chris Paul (@CP3) June 28, 2017

pic.twitter.com/GpwhZ6NJGt

— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) June 28, 2017

There was also a small contingent that wondered what this will mean for DeAndre Jordan and the rest of the Clippers.

DeAndre Jordan right about now. #Clippers pic.twitter.com/5g8ugdewNN

— Jason Willan (@ConsultFantasy) June 28, 2017

I did say Juwan Evans was the next CP3, but I didn't think the #Clippers took me literally

— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) June 28, 2017

Austin Rivers is on the Clippers group text like pic.twitter.com/dsZqonh3Dv

— GERWALK IT OUT✊🏽🇵🇸 keep a 📯 on me, that Kamasi (@RidicBowe) June 28, 2017

Although some think this move increases the chances the Clippers bring back Blake Griffin.

The Clippers now believe this clear the way for team to sign Blake Griffin, per source

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 28, 2017

And yes, this does mean Clippers are focused on retaining Blake Griffin in free agency, per league sources.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 28, 2017

Blake Griffin on his way to the Clippers front office now that CP3 gone pic.twitter.com/Xga2IXrshJ

— The EMS Whisperer (@Phranchize19) June 28, 2017

But like most things on Twitter, it was the jokes about how this could all go wrong that really stuck out.

There were plenty of people who don't see this trade meaning too much for the Rockets' postseason hopes and question how Paul and James Harden will mesh together.

Chris Paul and James Harden... wow! Who's bringing the ball up??

— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) June 28, 2017

Chris Paul and James Harden blaming each other after they lose in the second round pic.twitter.com/wEKePEUqqa

— Mickstape (@MickstapeShow) June 28, 2017

The NBA landscape has changed. HOU has picked up a huge piece to compete with Golden State. https://t.co/dNbfITxJY1

— 🦫✨America Is Musty✨🦫 (@DragonflyJonez) June 28, 2017

chris paul and james harden stepping on the court together for the first time pic.twitter.com/2iISfHLK45

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) June 28, 2017

James Harden asking for the ball from CP3 in the fourth quarter pic.twitter.com/BtlN0WoflG

— Lynx (@MaAdLynx) June 28, 2017

But no matter what happens in April and May, the regular season pairing of Paul and Harden with Mike D'Antoni calling the shots is sure to cause opposing defenses fits.

The Chris Paul and James Harden fit is so weird but I realize they're both basketball geniuses and should at least sort of figure it out.

— Jay King (@ByJayKing) June 28, 2017

Harden was basically running everything last year. Now can focus on what he does best which is scoring. Going to be interesting

— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) June 28, 2017

Paul is set to enter his 13th season in the NBA.