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When the Houston Rockets acquired Russell Westbrook, skeptics immediately criticized his fit alongside James Harden. Many analysts and experts have discussed how the Harden and Westbrook can work once again now that they have reunited in Houston. Former NBA head coach Earl Watson spoke on the Maybe I’m Crazy podcast with Joy Taylor and suggested […]

We’re still one and a half months away from the regular season, but Houston Rockets guard James Harden is already out here making assists. Well, not that kind of assist you see in a basketball game. The 2018 NBA MVP and Rockets superstar just gave a family $10,000 after he saw them struggling to fish […]

James Harden is coming off of a historic 2018-19 campaign in which he averaged 36.1 points per game to blow the league away in the competition for the scoring title, but in the end, it all felt empty. The Houston Rockets were once again eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, losing in […]

Houston Rockets veteran PJ Tucker is widely regarded as the biggest sneakerhead in the entire NBA. His collection of rare and hard-to-find kicks is unmatched, and the 34-year-old is not at all shy about sharing his passion to the rest of the world. However, as admitted by Tucker himself, the fact that he is now […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker hates that people are only saying the Russell Westbrook-James Harden star pairing won’t work. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have two dynamic duos as well, but pundits don’t seem to be skeptical about those duos as much as the Rockets’. “I hate when people talk about certain guys […]

To facilitate his trade to the Houston Rockets, former MVP Russell Westbrook agreed to amend the pay schedule on his contract to make payouts more team-friendly and less front-loaded, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Westbrook signed a five-year, $206.8 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer of 2017. […]

PJ Tucker says the Houston Rockets are “one of the top three or four teams in the league.” There was a lot of roster turnover this summer, so there are a few new elite teams in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired star power forward Anthony Davis, so they now have AD and LeBron […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker says he’s excited to play with former MVP Russell Westbrook next season. The Rockets acquired Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster trade involving Chris Paul. Houston is the only team in the NBA with two MVPs on its roster in Westbrook and James Harden. “[Westbrook] is another […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker firmly believes the Rockets would have won the 2018 championship if All-Star point guard Chris Paul didn’t suffer a hamstring injury in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets had a 3-2 lead over the Warriors, but weren’t able to close the series […]

The Houston Rockets have been long interested in Memphis Grizzlies forward Andre Iguodala, though with no seamless pathway to make a trade work. The Rockets have become more and more unlikely to deal for the 2015 NBA Finals MVP after acquiring Russell Westbrook and giving up a few of their first-rounders in exchange, rendering them […]

As the end of free agency comes to a close, we are seeing how the league’s 30 teams will present themselves this year. For many, the rosters will look very different. The Houston Rockets are part of this group. With the acquisition of former Oklahoma City teammate Russell Westbrook, James Harden unites with his close […]

This 2019-20 NBA season will be one for the ages. The 2019 offseason may have been one of the best in league’s history with eight 2019 All-Stars changing teams, making the league more balanced. Plus, they are at least two All-Star recovering from injuries which put their new teams in a strange situation. There is […]

With more NBA regular season game leaks trickling in, Friday also brought news of a November 17th clash between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, per Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. That bout means the first matchup between Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard since the Blazers eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 playoffs. […]

Some key NBA schedule dates have been revealed for the 2019-20 campaign, and among those dates is Jan. 9, when Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook will return to Oklahoma City to face his old Oklahoma City Thunder squad, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Westbrook was traded from Oklahoma City to Houston […]

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate for the 2019-20 campaign has been leaked, and as per usual, we will be treated to five games. So, without a further ado, let’s jump right into the five contests and rank the matchups. 5. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Gonna be honest: the intrigue around this one is […]

Carmelo Anthony says he talked to Chris Paul and James Harden after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey told him he wasn’t going to be part of the team anymore. Anthony asked Paul and Harden if they knew anything about what Morey was going to do. Anthony says both All-Stars said they didn’t know the […]

After nearly a year since setting foot on an NBA court, Carmelo Anthony went on camera for the first time since his 10th game with the Houston Rockets, explaining the fallout that ensued in Clutch City during an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” Friday: “I’m here to help the team, let me know what I […]

10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony recently sat down with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take” program, where the 35-year-old former superstar opened up about the tumultuous time he had last season. Among other things, Anthony talked about his future in the league, as he made a very simple and straight-forward statement. According to the former […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says the franchise will have a flexible plan to rest James Harden, Russell Westbrook and other key veterans next season. Morey says the goal for every team is to have their best players fresh for the playoffs. The Rockets have title aspirations and will need Harden, Westbrook, Eric Gordon, […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey thinks the NBA should consider having free agency start before the draft. Morey says it can be hard to prepare for the draft in terms of a team’s needs, since players who are still on the roster can possibly leave once the free agency period starts. Let’s say a […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey believes superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is going to flourish in head coach Mike D’Antoni’s system. Morey says D’Antoni is great at adjusting his system for a player instead of asking the player to change his game. The Rockets’ architect also mentioned how Westbrook said at his introductory press […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says while there are “six really good teams” in the Western Conference, his Rockets are the best team. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Rockets are all considered contenders for next season. Morey is riding with his guys and believes […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey talked to superstar guard James Harden about acquiring Russell Westbrook the day after Paul George got traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Once George was traded to the Clippers, everyone in the league knew the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to trade Westbrook next. Harden and Westbrook are like […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey knew he had to acquire Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder once the former MVP was made available in trade talks. Morey, who is one of the more aggressive general managers in the NBA, says it’s his job to check in with teams who have really good players […]

Carmelo Anthony never wanted to leave the Houston Rockets last season, and one Rockets source believes the 10-time All-Star was “the scapegoat” for the team’s poor start, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Anthony played in just 10 games with the Rockets before the franchise exiled him. Houston waited almost two and a half […]

Carmelo Anthony only played in 10 games with the Houston Rockets last season before the franchise exiled the future Hall of Famer. Anthony shot a woeful 1-for-11 from the field on Nov. 8 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and then was never seen in a Rockets uniform ever again. According to Shams Charania of The […]

The Houston Rockets have been enamored with the idea of reeling in Memphis Grizzlies forward Andre Iguodala, just as they were two seasons ago during his free agency hoping to pry him away from the Golden State Warriors. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets like that Iguodala is a proven winner, and […]

Veteran forward Lance Stephenson is still without a team four weeks after free agency opened, which is somehow understandable, considering that he just finished an underwhelming season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He can still provide quality minutes for any team, especially with the right amount of playing time. He’s a decent 3-point shooter and […]

The Houston Rockets have trimmed their roster in preparation for the regular season, waiving both Deyonta Davis and Chris Chiozza. Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic broke the news via Twitter: The #Rockets have waived Deyonta Davis and Chris Chiozza, a source tells me and @KellyIkoNBA. — Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) July 30, 2019 Deyonta Davis is […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey noted he might try to indulge in some load management for his star duo of James Harden and Russell Westbrook, as both players are now at the point of their careers in which they should save some legs for the playoffs: #Rockets GM Daryl Morey when asked about load […]

The Houston Rockets and general manager Daryl Morey already had a good idea of what Jeremy Lin was capable of before the 2010 NBA draft. Morey opened up about their scouting report on Lin on Michael Lewis’ 2016 book titled “The Undoing Project.” On the book, Morey claimed their model told them that Lin belongs […]

James Harden over Michael Jordan? Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is taking his own player over the Hall of Famer, six-time NBA champion, and “GOAT.” He spoke about the choice on the “Dan Patrick Show” on Monday: BETTER NBA SCORER: James Harden or Michael Jordan? @dmorey is going with his guy The Beard pic.twitter.com/AqqOLhLnJu […]

General manager Daryl Morey and the Houston Rockets are leaving the NBA’s offseason and free agency in the rear view mirror — and they might have made the biggest trade during the fervent summer. Houston sent 34-year-old point guard Chris Paul and draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder for star point guard and former […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey trolled Sacramento Kings fans after they acquired Ben McLemore. Via Instagram, Morey posted the popular Drake meme to troll Kings fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0WEGa3hPUf/?utm_source=ig_embed McLemore, 26, was selected seventh overall by the Kings in 2013. After spending his first four years in the NBA in Sacramento, he signed with the Memphis […]

The Houston Rockets have had a wild summer. After the team was defeated by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals, general manager Daryl Morey seemed to indicate that James Harden was the only untouchable player on the roster. Morey flirted with trading Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and P.J. Tucker in a possible […]

As soon as the Houston Rockets acquired Russell Westbrook, skeptics immediately began to howl their concerns on his fit next to another ball-dominant player like James Harden. However, an opposing NBA coach who spoke with Keith Smith of RealGM during Summer League thinks Westbrook will have a field year playing off the ball: “I bet […]

Former Golden State Warriors wing and frequent Houston Rockets foe Andre Iguodala could have been a member of the Rockets, with general manager Daryl Morey speaking to the Memphis Grizzlies while negotiating with the Oklahoma City Thunder to land eight-time All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook. After signing 23-year-old guard D’Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade with […]

Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey pounced on the opportunity when Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook became available for trade. Morey acquired Westbrook in exchange for 34-year old point guard Chris Paul and some draft picks. Of course, no one on the Rockets was more excited about the trade than Russ’ former teammate with the […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is a busy guy, but that doesn’t mean a car ride in an Uber could prevent him from completing one of the summer’s biggest moves—trading for Russell Westbrook. Per Jonathan Feigen in the Houston Chronicle: In the course of that 20-minute ride — with Morey and [EVP Rafael] Stone […]