Thunder-ous deal lands Westbrook with Rockets

Former MVP heads to Houston for Paul, two 1st-round picks

NEW YORK - Russell Westbrook has been traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul and two first-round NBA draft picks, according to multiple reports on Thursday.

The Houston Chronicle and ESPN, each citing unnamed sources, reported the agreement - the latest blockbuster move in an NBA offseason of major relocations for big-name stars and huge lineup changes.