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Eric Gordon has struggled to find his groove through the early stretch of this season, back into a bench role after starting most of last season. The Houston Rockets thrust Gordon into the starting shooting guard spot last season, getting the nod in 53 of his 68 appearances — yet he’s only made one start […]

The NBA league office has banned Manuel Garcia, a Houston Rockets fan who sucker-punched New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach Joe Boylan on Oct. 26, from all NBA, WNBA, G League, and 2K League events, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Garcia, 38, was charged with misdemeanor assault after punching Boylan unprovoked. His girlfriend was […]

There’s no doubt that Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook brings big numbers across the board, but inefficiency has plagued him for most of his career. Westbrook hit a new personal low on Sunday, as the team suffered its second straight defeat after getting blown out by the Miami Heat, 129-100. According to StatMuse, Westbrook recorded […]

The Miami Heat are putting an early hurting on the Houston Rockets Sunday night. Miami set a franchise record for its highest-scoring first quarter. It dropped an astonishing 46 points on the Rockets. The Heat led the Rockets 46-14 after just one period: According to Basketball Reference, that was the Heat's highest-scoring first quarter in […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook will suit up against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, but he is already expected to miss the second game of a back-to-back on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies: Westbrook likely to sit the second half of the back-to-back tomorrow in Memphis, D'Antoni said. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) November […]

It didn’t take long for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden to dust off some of the rust he had entering the new campaign. After starting the new season with a combined shooting of 18-of-63 overall (28.6 percent) in Houston’s first three games of the season, the former Most Valuable Player winner looked like his old […]

To say that Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is having a rough start with his shot this season is understatement. As bad a funk as he is on right now, Harden does not intend to stop shooting. “I had a lot of opportunities,” Harden said per ESPN. “The 3-ball hasn’t been going for me but […]

James Harden continues to set records for three pointers, but I doubt he will be proud of his latest one. The bearded Houston Rockets guard has become the first player in NBA history to reach 50 3-pointers missed in his first five games of a season, per statistician Justin Kubatko. In a span of less […]

During the Brooklyn Nets’ 123-116 victory over the Houston Rockets, Kyrie Irving converted on a tough pull-up jumper from the corner to ensure his team a victory. The Nets were facing a 114-108 lead over the Rockets before Irving’s big play. With single-coverage being used by the Rockets, Irving was able to side-step his way […]

The Brooklyn Nets are on primetime television, being broadcast nationally in their much-anticipated matchup with James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and the Houston Rockets. After Kyrie Irving was crossed up by Harden, Nets wing Caris LeVert provided his own highlight with a nice-looking no-look pass to center Jarrett Allen in the fast break for the slam. […]

Former NBA MVP guard James Harden turned the tables on Brooklyn Nets All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving in the Houston Rockets’ road matchup in Brooklyn. Nobody liked Harden’s crossover more than his reunited Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and teammate Russell Westbrook. Russ reacting to Harden crossing Kyrie 😂 (via @espn)pic.twitter.com/jrZ3QAX5wJ — Ball Don’t Lie […]

During a matchup between the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets, James Harden put Kyrie Irving on skates with a sick crossover. The move was set up by Harden’s signature repeated between the legs size-up, which was followed by a crossover after reading that Irving was making an aggressive play for the ball. The end result […]

Third-year center Jarrett Allen will start for the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening at home against the visiting Houston Rockets. So far, the 21-year-old big man has split the starting duties for the Nets through four games with veteran DeAndre Jordan. Your BK starting 5️⃣ (@newyorklottery) 1️⃣1️⃣ @KyrieIrving2️⃣2️⃣ @CarisLeVert1️⃣2️⃣ Joe Harris2️⃣ @taureanprince3️⃣1️⃣ @_bigjayy_ #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/qRr5pHHGxM […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker has addressed past rumors of friction involving his team and their former point guard Chris Paul last season. Paul was rumored to be in conflict with coach Mike D’Antoni’s decision to run a James Harden-led offense, which rendered him only able to handle the ball when The Beard was off […]

James Harden poured in a scorching 59 points in the Houston Rockets’ most recent win over the Washington Wizards, yet not many besides teammate Russell Westbrook batted an eye about his performance after surviving only by a mere point against a team expected to be in the cellar of the Eastern Conference. The Beard hit […]

Bradley Beal addressed a tweet from ESPN’s Jay Williams on Thursday morning after his Washington Wizards lost a 159-158 high-octane duel with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. James Harden poured in a season-high 59 points while Beal himself had 46 of his own, but all Williams could marvel about was how the Rockets managed […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden scored 59 points in Wednesday night’s 159-158 victory over the Washington Wizards. It was a historic night with regards to offense, but The Beard knows his team’s defense will need to improve going forward. According to ESPN, Houston and Washington combined to score the most points in any NBA game […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden had another offensive outburst as he dropped 59 points to lead his team to a 159-158 win against the Washington Wizards. Check out some of The Beard’s highlights below. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1189743893270519809 The former NBA MVP torched the Wizards, as he shot 18-32 from the field (56 percent). He also knocked down […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden unleashed a series of offensive moves that sent Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga stumbling onto the floor. After Harden successfully shook off Bonga, the former league MVP finished it off with a rare perimeter shot. James Harden making another defender consider a different career path 🤭pic.twitter.com/kB1iSyuza5 — Ball Don’t Lie […]

The Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets produced an astonishing display of offensive prowess on Wednesday night, as the two teams combined for an astronomical 317 points as the Rockets bested the Wizards by a final score of 159 to 158. This game was typified by the overall efficiency both teams displayed, and Ben Golliver of […]

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 […]