NBA Free Agency: Ranking the top 35 free agents of the 2018 offseason

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 07: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 7, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 07: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 7, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 02: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz in the first half during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 02: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz in the first half during Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 2, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

5. Chris Paul, Unrestricted

Stats: 18.6 ppg, 5.4 rpb, 7.9 apg

Had Chris Paul’s season not ended prematurely, the Houston Rockets might’ve been the participants from the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. However, what’s done is done and now is not the time to play the “what if” game.

The expectation is that Paul is going to re-sign with the Houston Rockets, unless something unexpected arises – like if LeBron asks for them to team up in another city like Los Angeles.

But there’s probably a better chance that LeBron comes to Houston than Paul goes to another team with LeBron.