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The Houston Rockets have a history of disappointing playoff results, and recent moves at the trade deadline and free-agent market have seen late-season roster turnover bolstering the team’s rotation at the expense of accelerating the organization’s inventive offensive mission statement. With 25 games left to play, here are the keys to the Rockets figuring it […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta admits the Rockets were scared of the Golden State Warriors the past few seasons. The Rockets never defeated the Warriors during the playoffs when the Dubs were title contenders. Fertitta says this year’s Houston club doesn’t fear anyone in the Western Conference: “None of us fear L.A. (the Lakers) or […]

The Houston Rockets have enjoyed plenty of successful imports in their time, from Nigerian great Hakeem Olajuwon to other greats like Yao Ming and Dikembe Mutombo. Yet one international talent has proved elusive to them has decided to close the door on a potential NBA stint. Real Madrid icon and 2017 Euroleague MVP Sergio Llull […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden was among the notable faces in attendance for Kobe Bryant’s memorial service held at Staples Center. He then switched gears and traveled back to Houston to lead the Rockets to a 123-112 win over the New York Knicks. James Harden is a part of a long list of current stars […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden’s scoring prowess was on full display on Monday in the first half against the New York Knicks. Harden, who is well on his way to leading the NBA in scoring for the third consecutive season, dropped 31 points against the Knicks in the first half: 31 PTS on 12-16 […]

After a stretch of bad games, James Harden of the Houston Rockets found the perfect panacea to cure his ills on Monday night: A game against the New York Knicks. Harden was looking sharp throughout and he laced this sweet no-look pass to a cutting Jeff Green to help punctuate a strong second quarter for […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets is no stranger to brutal crossovers that send defenders flying. On Monday night, his newest victim was New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr., who was left on his rump after Harden shook with a crossover: Foul or no? Either way, James Harden had Dennis Smith Jr. playing […]

Jeff Green signed a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets, giving him a chance to become comfortable with the fit in Houston before committing to a deal for the rest of the season. Well, it looks like it took only two games for Green to realize he’s going to be a good addition for the […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker was among the many past and current NBA players to attend the memorial of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Monday. Tucker was joined at Staples Center by Rockets teammates Russell Westbrook and James Harden, who both had a special and close relationship with the Lakers icon. PJ Tucker […]

Travel or not a travel? That is the question. As long as James Harden continues to seek and exploit every possible offensive advantage on the basketball court, debates over the legality of his various moves will rage on and polarize NBA viewers—much like the Houston Rockets’ entire style. Harden’s step-back (and double-step-backs), in particular, have […]

The Utah Jazz gave two-time reigning Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert the assignment of guarding Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday. Shockingly, Westbrook was not amused by this. Russ torched Gobert and the Jazz for 34 points on 14-of-26 shooting, leading Houston to a 120-110 road win that left both […]

The Utah Jazz tried to deploy two-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert on Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday night. It was certainly an interesting tactic from Jazz head coach Quin Snyder to say the least. Though Utah dropped the home game, 120-110, Gobert believes that putting him on Westbrook at least […]

The Utah Jazz once again tried their hand at another gimmick defense in an attempt to slow down the Houston Rockets. This time, they matched up their 7-foot-1 defensive anchor Rudy Gobert on Houston’s jump-out-of-the-gym speedster Russell Westbrook. After Houston’s 120-110 victory, Westbrook spoke about the defensive scheme that Utah deployed on him on Saturday, […]

The Houston Rockets made a bold declaration when they traded away center Clint Capela in a four-team deal that brought swingman Robert Covington to Houston. Capela had been–for all intents and purposes–Houston’s only reliable big on the roster, and he had since developed into one of the best rebounders in the league. But Houston’s insistence […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign got back underway on Thursday night following the All-Star break, and with the festivities out of the way, things are about to get very serious. There are just two months remaining in the regular season, meaning the playoffs are upon us. Hard to believe, I know, but it feels like we […]

The Golden State Warriors woke up from a dream win against the Houston Rockets on Christmas night and rose to a 30-point defeat against a James Harden-led team. Head coach Steve Kerr had an edict in mind for his team for the remaining 27 games of the season: limit the turnovers and stop fouling. “I […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook doesn’t want to be known as the “bad guy.” But during Thursday’s 135-105 pummeling of the Golden State Warriors, he looked to be every bit of that, still hellbent in proving he’s the man in a game that was already out of hand. Technical No. 13 on the season for […]

The Houston Rockets came out firing after an extended All-Star break, as they took down the Golden State Warriors in blowout fashion, 135-105. The Dubs did not stand a chance in this one, with the Rockets opening up a huge 38-17 lead to end the opening period, and they never looked back from there. Following […]

Andrew Wiggins dropped yet another efficient night in Thursday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, his third game shooting over 58% from the floor in his four games with the Golden State Warriors. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and former teammate Robert Covington spoke about his alleged improvement since changing jerseys: “Now that I’ve seen him […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook got himself booted out of his team’s match against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Thursday. With Houston up by a massive margin of 35 points with 6:05 remaining in regulation, the fiery combo guard for the Rockets appeared to taunt several members of the Warriors squad sitting […]

It’s no secret that Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook has hops for days. The 31-year-old high-flyer once again showcased his hang time on Thursday night, adjusting his shot midair against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Arena. Looking at a sea of white shirts in the paint, Westbrook bull-rushed his way to the […]

Say the name Russell Westbrook in a name-association game and words like athletic, rampaging, all-out, and intense are soon to pop out of everyone’s mouths. Upon coming to the Houston Rockets, James Harden wanted the city he now calls home to see another side of his new partner in crime. It was a wet day […]

The fun is over. The NBA All-Star festivities have concluded, and now, with just two months remaining in the regular season, things are about to get serious. Not that the first four months of the regular season weren’t “serious,” but let’s be honest: in the NBA, it doesn’t really, really start to matter until the […]

The Houston Rockets have a lot on the line this season. The Russell Westbrook Experiment kickstarted a wave of changes, including head coach Mike D’Antoni going guns out for a small-ball lineup, trading their center Clint Capela and hoping the superstar duo of Westbrook and James Harden can deliver them the playoff victories they’ve looked […]

Detroit Pistons center Christian Wood becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer and he could get a big pay raise. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, people around the NBA believe Wood could get a deal which pays him between $5-7 million per year. Edwards also reports that the Pistons declined multiple […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was a busy man on Monday, acquiring the services of solid veterans Jeff Green and DeMarre Caroll. The 47-year-old NBA executive was particularly pleased with picking up the 33-year-old Green, who was waived by the Washington Wizards last month. “Jeff is a very versatile player. Can play big, can […]

The Houston Rockets made a splash in the post-trade deadline free agency market this week, signing veteran forwards DeMarre Carroll (buyout with the San Antonio Spurs) and Jeff Green, who inked a 10-day contract with the Southwest Division club. The initial 10-day deal will span four games for Green, 33, and the Rockets, with matchups […]

Among his many accolades, Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has GQ cover to add to his list of achievements. The former NBA MVP shares the cover of the illustrious men’s fashion magazine with co-star and teammate James Harden. In an interview with the magazine, Westbrook boldly came out against the “signature sneaker” trend, […]

The Houston Rockets were one of the biggest winners coming out of the trade deadline. With the addition of veteran swingman Robert Covington, the Rockets further bolstered their squad and increased their chances of winning the title this season. James Harden and Russell Westbrook seem to agree with this notion, and they even believed it […]

James Harden had a short-lived stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder, never getting signed past his rookie contract and traded to the Houston Rockets. Many thought he was pried from former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant way too soon, yet The Beard never discussed returning to OKC for a reunion. Harden and Westbrook opened […]

As part of a wide-ranging interview with GQ, Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden reacted to critics who say he plays too much isolation basketball. Harden is one of the most prolific scorers that the NBA has ever known. At 35.3 points per game, he’s leading the league in scoring by a wide margin. An excellent […]

One of the biggest what-ifs in the NBA over the past decade would have to be the now-defunct trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s no doubt that this was one of the most talented trios in league history, and the general consensus is that this group […]

At this year’s February trade deadline, the Houston Rockets traded away their only rim protector in Clint Capela and brought in an elite 3-and-D wing in Robert Covington. Just recently, they signed veterans Jeff Green and Demarre Carroll to bolster their wing depth ahead of the postseason. With these moves, the Rockets have made it […]

Veteran NBA guard DeMarre Carroll has nothing bad to say about San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich. However, the swingman — who has agreed to a buyout with the Spurs and plans to sign with the Houston Rockets — says he was never able to jell with Popovich on the basketball court: “Coach […]

New Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green played with Russell Westbrook and James Harden on the Oklahoma City Thunder back in the day. Now, Green is reuniting with the two MVP’s on the Rockets. The veteran swingman is excited to play with Harden and Westbrook again and help Houston win a championship come playoff time: Forward […]

Jeff Green will initially sign a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets, giving him a chance to become comfortable with the fit before committing to a deal for the rest of the season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Jeff Green will initially sign a 10-day contract with the Rockets, giving him a chance to […]

Veteran small forward Jeff Green is signing with the Houston Rockets, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Green was waived by the Utah Jazz earlier this season: Veteran forward Jeff Green has agreed to sign with the Rockets, league sources tell ESPN. Green averaged 7.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 30 games with the Jazz […]

DeMarre Carroll and the San Antonio Spurs have reached a buyout agreement, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Houston Rockets are the front-runners to sign Carroll: San Antonio and forward DeMarre Carroll have agreed to a contract buyout, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Houston is a frontrunner to sign Carroll once he […]

Houston Rockets former MVP winner Russell Westbrook had very little impact on Sunday in what was a historically successful All-Star Game. The 31-year-old — making his ninth All-Star appearance in his career — logged 27 minutes during the contest (second only in his team to Ben Simmons who played 29 minutes), but finished with only […]