The Houston Rockets have held preliminary trade conversations involving Chris Paul.

The Rockets have engaged teams with the necessary cap space to absorb the $38.5 million he is owed for the 19-20 season in addition to the two seasons beyond that totaling $125 million.

Daryl Morey has publicly said the Rockets do not plan to trade Paul.

ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported that Tilman Fertitta has expressed regret over the Rockets' decision to sign Paul to a four-year max contract during the 2018 offseason.