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Current Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks was Houston Rockets superstar James Harden’s first head coach when Harden came into the league as a rookie with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. Having overseen Harden’s development into one one of the premier young talents in the league, Brooks understands the enigmatic nature of “The Bearded […]

The Boston Celtics could look to upgrade their center position if they find themselves in the thick of an Eastern Conference playoff race by the trade deadline. Among the names in consideration are Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams and potentially Clint Capela, should the Houston Rockets make him available for talks once again, […]

After the Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Russell Westbrook had some fun with Dennis Schroder and his old OKC teammates. Westbrook went into the Thunder locker room following the Rockets’ 116-112 win at home. The former MVP finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists against his old team. After […]

Against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden went 21-of-22 from the free-throw line. It was Harden’s seventh game with 20-plus made free-throws, tying Kobe Bryant and Moses Malone for the most in NBA history. Yesterday was James Harden's 7th game with 20+ made FTs, tying Kobe Bryant and Moses […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie came to the defense of point guard Kyrie Irving and instead took a jab at Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. After ESPN reported on Tuesday that some members of the Nets are worried about Irving’s mood swings and his actions during the team’s preseason trip to China, Dinwiddie told […]

On October 26, a Houston Rockets fan punched New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan in the face. The Rockets fan, Manuel Garcia, has been charged with assault and the Rockets have banned him for life. Per ESPN: Prosecutors charged Manuel Garcia with misdemeanor assault for allegedly punching Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan in the […]

Former teammates James Harden and Chris Paul got tangled up during the Houston Rockets – Oklahoma City Thunder game last night. Asked about the little physical tie-up, Harden joked about how the reporter is just looking to stir something up and immediately squashed any kind of beef between the two, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. […]

Russell Westbrook showed out against his former team, nearly triple-doubling against the Oklahoma City Thunder on his matchup against them since leaving for the Houston Rockets this summer. While the energized dynamo was friendly and appreciative of his longtime former teammates, once the opening whistle blew, he was all about competing, as usual. “When I […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul admitted that Russell Westbrook brings an “edge” to the Houston Rockets. To recall, the Rockets traded Paul to the Thunder in exchange for Russell Westbrook. Houston also had to sent picks and pick swaps to complete the deal. Now,  according to Paul, he still maintains a good relationship with […]

It is hard to believe it but veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul is currently a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. While it once appeared as though the veteran point guard would end his professional career as a member of the Houston Rockets, Paul was then traded to the Thunder this past offseason in […]

Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green underwent successful surgery to repair his broken left foot. The team has announced that he will miss roughly the next six months, which basically means he’ll be out for the entire regular season, per Chron.com. Green suffered the injury in one of the Rockets’ preseason games in Tokyo, Japan. The […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni commented on Chris Paul’s current performance on Monday ahead of the team’s matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder — and complimented his former point guard. Paul, 34, was traded to the Thunder in the offseason in a shocking deal that brought former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook to Houston, reuniting […]

When the Houston Rockets announced that they had successfully acquired the services of former MVP Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul and draft picks, rumors instantly began circling about James Harden’s involvement in the said deal. There were stories that talked about Harden and Paul’s unsavory […]

It’s going to be strange seeing Russell Westbrook play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He’s the embodiment of the team after putting it on his back for much of his career. Seeing him play wear Houston Rockets uniforms will be something a lot of Thunder fans will not immediately be used to. Brodie announced that […]

Houston Rockets cornerstone superstar James Harden has not had the best of starts to the new season. In his team’s opening two contests, the former Most Valuable Player winner has been absolutely atrocious from the field, going for a combined 10-of-42 for a miserable 23.8 percent shooting clip. For his part, however, Harden does not […]

Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green is set to undergo surgery on Monday to repair his broken left foot, an injury he suffered in a preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. According to a report by Chron.com, Green has met with several specialists to ask for a second opinion before finally deciding to push through with […]

Head coach Mike D’Antoni’s Houston Rockets are even more stacked than usual. The Western Conference franchise added former Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook to the fold. However, it is no secret that outside of big man Clint Capela and a few other players, the Rockets are guard-heavy at the moment, which means a […]

New Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook is set to play his first game against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on Monday night. While the game is in Houston, it’s obviously still going to be an emotional night for Westbrook, who played the first 11 seasons of his career in Oklahoma City. Sunday, Westbrook […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook made history last night when he notched his 139th triple-double of his career, passing Lakers legend Magic Johnson on the all-time triple-doubles list. His partner-in-crime, James Harden, made history of his own, though not in a positive way. Per Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report, Harden’s 2-of-18 shooting performance from beyond […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart gave us the laugh of the evening following his reaction to what Houston Rockets superstar James Harden did on Saturday night. Hart reacted hilariously as Harden hit his face with the ball after the Rockets guard bounced it off the floor out of sheer frustration. This was easily one […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook logged another triple-double on Saturday, as he helped his team to a hard-fought 126-123 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Westbrook recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, en route to his 139th career triple-double, passing the great Magic Johnson for second all-time. Following the historic performance, the […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden made the meme team on Saturday night when he slammed the ball into the ground in frustration and hit his own face at the end of the first half of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans. A reported asked Harden whether the hit to the face hurt. The 2017-18 […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook recently passed Earvin Magic Johnson for the second most triple-doubles in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers legend personally took to Twitter to gracefully congratulate Westbrook on his accomplishment: Congratulations to Russell Westbrook for passing me and having the 2nd-most triple-doubles in NBA history! https://t.co/y3KgYXsjJB — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) […]

Russell Westbrook added to his legacy as a player as he’s now the player with the second-most number of triple-doubles in NBA history. It’s an impressive feat that will not likely be repeated any time soon. Brodie is more than honored to be placed so high in such an exclusive club many NBA players can […]

Russell Westbrook finally corrected the blemish to their start of the season. He and James Harden led the Houston Rockets to victory against the New Orleans Pelicans in what surprisingly was a closely fought contest. However, the win isn’t the only thing that Rockets fans will be celebrating about. Their new point guard achieved another […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling at the start of the season, but that doesn’t mean fans don’t get to see fun highlights and memorable moments. In fact, in their showdown with the Houston Rockets, Josh Hart had a meme-worth moment, thanks to James Harden. New Orleans were keeping up with the Rockets in the […]

The storyline was inescapable: how would James Harden and Russell Westbrook coexist on the floor? Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey pulled off a blockbuster trade to reunite Harden with his old teammate and best friend. Westbrook and Harden are an incomparable duo, and they are two of the best players of this generation. Yet, […]

During the Houston Rockets’ opening night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, there was an exchange between Russell Westbrook and James Harden that went viral. It appeared as if the two players were getting into a vocal disagreement with one another. It was unclear what the two were discussing during the exchange. https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1187523346449096704?s=20 There were concerns […]

Count Magic Johnson to the list of “non-believers” that the James Harden and Russell Westbrook tandem can deliver a championship to the Houston Rockets. The Rockets’ new dynamic duo looked out of sync in their season-opener loss to Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, which did not escape the watchful eye of the NBA Hall of Famer. […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says everyone in Houston saw what point guard Russell Westbrook will bring to the table this season. Even though the Rockets lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Westbrook showed off his speed, athleticism and will to win. He even got “Brodie” chants from the Rockets fans when he […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden isn’t panicking after Houston’s opening night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Harden had a night to forget. The Beard shot a woeful 2-of-13 from the field and had seven turnovers as well. As a team, the Rockets shot 36.7 percent from the floor and fell to the Bucks […]

Emotions run high for all fans, and Anthony Kiedis, the longtime frontman of Los Angeles-based rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, was no exception. The band’s bassist, most famously known as Flea, recalled just how his bandmate once was kicked out of a Los Angeles Lakers game for confronting Chris Paul. Flea began telling some […]

The Houston Rockets have more than merely mimicked the offense that head coach Mike D’Antoni engineered for the Phoenix Suns of yesteryear, kicking it up another notch and going from the famed “seven seconds or less” offense to now six seconds or less. “Six seconds or less, baby. We’re working on it,” said an enthused […]

James Harden didn’t have to wait too long to troll Giannis Antetokounmpo after finishing runner-up for the Most Valuable Player award last season, ducking for cover after the reigning MVP fired up an air ball on a 3-point attempt in the first minutes of the first quarter on Thursday. Forward PJ Tucker gave The Greek […]

The Houston Rockets were unsure of what to do with head coach Mike D’Antoni following the team’s loss to the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA playoffs. Initially, there were rumors that management might look to part ways with D’Antoni. Then, the narrative changed, and the suggestion was that D’Antoni would sign an extension […]

It wasn’t exactly the start to the new season the Houston Rockets were hoping for, as their opening night contest ended in defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, 117-111. It was, however, a relatively solid start for Houston’s new dynamic duo of James Harden and Russell Westbrook, who both stuffed the stat sheet […]

Russell Westbrook made his debut with the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Though the Milwaukee Bucks carried the day, 117-111, the former No. 4 overall pick had a solid outing. Houston led for much of Thursday night’s season opener. In fact, the Rockets were up by 16 points at one time. However, a late rally […]

With the new season now officially in full swing, the NBA’s all-out spat with China still appears to be a lingering issue, and it certainly does not look like a resolution will be reached anytime soon. In a recent article published by Channel News Asia, the popular website detailed how China-based internet company Tencent opted […]

The Houston Rockets’ James Harden-Russell Westbrook experiment didn’t launch the way they wanted to as they fell short to the Milwaukee Bucks. The team’s two superstars struggled to get things off the floor as they both had lackluster performances compared to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star guard was approached by the press after the game. Tim […]