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In a summer full of shockers, the Houston Rockets and Daryl Morey made the most recent one by acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to the deal, the Rockets’ GM didn’t believe they could actually pull off the trade for the 2017 NBA MVP. In fact, Daryl Morey already informed team owners […]

JR Smith’s brother, Chris Smith, posted a picture of Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook on Instagram with the caption, “Sh*t bout to get ugly one more piece…@teamswish sh*t would be sick.” JR’s Instram handle is @teamswish. The unrestricted free agent took a screenshot of his brother’s post and posted the eye emoji. […]

The Houston Rockets made a blockbuster trade earlier this month, acquiring Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Chris Paul and a couple of draft picks. As one would expect, the move was somewhat polarizing on the part of the Rockets, as while a backcourt duo of James Harden and Westbrook is […]

The Houston Rockets’ newest acquisition, Russell Westbrook, is excited to play next season, as he will have the opportunity to play with a former teammate and a fellow MVP in James Harden. Westbrook believes that he can fit well with the Rockets’ system, adding that he can contribute significantly to the team, particularly in rebounding […]

It wasn’t long ago that Terrence Jones seemed like a fixture of the Houston Rockets’ present and future. Despite his initial tenure with the team coming to a close far more quickly than anyone anticipated, Jones is apparently still on Houston’s radar. According to ClutchFans, the Rockets are interested in bringing back their first-round pick […]

Veterans Luc Mbah a Moute and Vince Carter are reportedly unlikely to be attracted to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to Clutch Fans. The Rockets currently have 13 players on the roster. Houston’s current opportunities are more “come into camp and earn it,” and that isn’t currently attractive to Mbah a Moute and Carter. […]

The Houston Rockets made one of the biggest moves in the offseason, trading Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook. Team executives are hoping that reuniting these guys will finally end their title drought, but for general manager Daryl Morey, they still need to add a couple more players to this team. […]

Scott Brooks, who coached Russell Westbrook on the Oklahoma City Thunder, says the Houston Rockets are getting one helluva player. Brooks, who is currently the head coach of the Washington Wizards, says he’d love to coach a team of 15 Russell Westbrooks. Just talked to former Rocket player, former OKC coach and current Wizards coach, […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says Russell Westbrook plays with a will to win on a nightly basis which is unparalleled in the NBA. There’s arguably no one in the league who plays with the passion and energy which Westbrook has. It’s one of the reasons Oklahoma City Thunder fans loved Westbrook. Win or […]

There are no lingering health concerns with Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook after his two offseason surgeries, according to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic. Westbrook underwent surgery on his left hand to repair a torn ligament in a finger and also had a minor procedure on his surgically repaired right knee. The Rockets […]

Houston Rockets swingman Gerald Green has “nothing but good things to say” about Chris Paul, who is now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Green says Paul is one of the best point guards he’s ever played with and doesn’t get enough credit for the impact he had on the Rockets organization. “The type […]

With the Houston Rockets introducing new point guard Russell Westbrook to the press on Friday, the eight-time All-Star opened up and told assembled media members he has a “great” relationship with his new head coach Mike D’Antoni, per ESPN 97.5 Houston’s Salman Ali. Westbrook talked to D'Antoni before the press conference today. Talked about how […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook doesn’t care about all the changes which took place in the NBA this summer. This offseason alone, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Jimmy Butler, Kemba Walker, Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell changed teams. Westbrook, though, only cares about one change: him joining the Rockets with […]

The Houston Rockets would reportedly only go over the luxury tax line if they could get veteran small forward Andre Iguodala, according to Clutch Fans. Iguodala is with the Memphis Grizzlies and owed $17,185,185 next season. It’s unclear if Memphis is willing to buy out Iguodala. There have been rumors the Grizzlies are looking for […]

Earlier this offseason, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said there was a 100 percent guarantee Chris Paul would return next season. The Rockets, of course, wound up trading Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade. Morey says he probably should have put Paul’s return to Houston at 99.9 percent […]

Russell Westbrook says his relationship with Oklahoma City and the Thunder organization is “something that will stay with me the rest of my life.” Westbrook is a Thunder legend and was more than just a basketball player to OKC. He was an idol and hero to all the kids in Oklahoma City. The former MVP […]

Russell Westbrook was introduced to the media as a Houston Rocket for the first time on Friday, and while many continue to wonder just how things will work, the star point guard seems to have no worries. Speaking to the media, Westbrook was quick to note he believes he’ll fit right in with the Rockets’ […]

The Houston Rockets plan to work out and practice together before the start of training camp, according to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic. The Rockets have done this the past few seasons. Last year, Houston trained in the Bahamas before the start of training camp. The last few offseasons (before the start of training camp), […]

Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook says most people don’t know he’s a nice guy off the court. On the court, Westbrook is one of the fiercest competitors we have ever seen in the NBA. Other than the ball itself, Westbrook has no friends on the court and will do whatever it takes to […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook says his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder was a crazy process, but a collaborative effort. Westbrook says the trade talks came quickly and moving to Houston was the best decision for his career. Westbrook on the trade: “It was a crazy process, but a collaborative effort. It […]

At his introductory press conference with the Houston Rockets on Friday, former MVP Russell Westbrook was asked about his thoughts on the city of Houston. Westbrook quickly responded by saying it’s “hot as hell.” The reporters who were in attendance couldn’t help but laugh: Russ' thoughts on Houston so far? "It's hot as hell" 😂 […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey began the Russell Westbrook press conference on Friday by thanking Chris Paul. Morey said to get a superstar player like Westbrook, the Rockets had to give up a superb talent like Paul. Daryl Morey opens with praise for Chris Paul, adding "To get something great you have to give […]

In today’s NBA, superstars teaming up has become more common than ever. Superstar duos were formed left and right this offseason. The latest pairing is the Houston Rockets’ Russell Westbrook and James Harden. At his introductory press conference on Friday, Westbrook discussed how he was convinced to join Houston, saying Harden was a major reason […]

In some good news for Houston Rockets fans, guard Russell Westbrook announced that he will be ready to go when training camp comes around: https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1154819883634503681 Three months ago, Russell Westbrook had surgery on his left hand to repair a ligament. He also had an arthroscopic procedure on his knee. Throughout his 11 seasons in the […]

Houston Rockets new addition Russell Westbrook is coming into a new venture, yet a familiar one with James Harden, fully knowing he must be willing to give up parts of his all-around game to make a seamless fit with his new team. There had been concern that pairing Westbrook and Harden, two of the league […]

In his first press conference as a member of the Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook claimed that he is most excited about the chance to win a championship with his new team: Russell Westbrook says the opportunity to win a championship is the most exciting thing about being in Houston. pic.twitter.com/tfGoWbt9ut — Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) July […]

Houston Rockets swingman Gerald Green will have something to prove coming into the 2019-20 season, shortly after securing a deal to return to his hometown of Clutch City, one he intended to make proud after nearly running out of NBA offers two seasons ago. Green, an NBA journeyman, feels teams have slept on him and […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey confirmed that the team has signed Anthony Bennett. Morey took to Twitter to formally welcome Bennett to the Rockets. Welcome to the @HoustonRockets @AnthonyBennett ! https://t.co/cVM8bWrwqZ — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) July 25, 2019 Bennett will be playing for his fifth team in the NBA after being taken first […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta paid homage to Chris Paul in the wake of the trade that sent Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Russell Westrbook. Fertitta thanked Paul for his contributions to the organization over the course of the last two seasons: On behalf of the @HoustonRockets organization I’d like to […]

Corey Brewer firmly believes that former Houston Rockets teammate and foe James Harden is ‘one of the best players to ever play the game.’ Speaking with Kristine Leahy on Fair Game, Brewer — who is currently a free agent — recalled being teammates with Harden with the Rockets and later on, going up against him. […]

The Houston Rockets are set to introduce the latest addition to their roster, former Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook, on Friday. Per Mark Berman of Fox 26, the event will take place at the Toyota Center and will be closed to the public. #Rockets announced they'll have their first news conference with Russell Westbrook […]

Chris Paul has said goodbye to the Houston Rockets, while saying hello to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chris Paul says farewell to Houston and is excited to play in OKC 🙏 (via @CP3) pic.twitter.com/XqFybf1IhW — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 25, 2019 The Thunder acquired Chris Paul from the Rockets in the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade. ESPN […]

At the moment, the Los Angeles Clippers — led by the newly-formed dynamic duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard — appear to be the favorites to win the title in the upcoming season. However, in the mind of at least one unnamed Eastern Conference team executive, the Houston Rockets might have a thing or […]

Houston Rockets general manger Daryl Morey has long believed that the collection of elite talent is a better predictor of championship contention than stylistic fit, an assumption many decision-makers hold throughout the league. But pairing James Harden with Russell Westbrook puts that assumption to arguably its biggest test yet, and given the former’s unprecedented blend […]

FiveThirtyEight’s CARMELO forecast has given the Philadelphia 76ers the best chance to win the 2020 NBA Finals. The statistical analysis site gives the Sixers a 27% chance of winning the championship next season. The Sixers are followed by the Houston Rockets (25%), Los Angeles Lakers (13%), Milwaukee Bucks (10%), Golden State Warriors (9%) and Los […]

Free agent guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a partially guaranteed two-year deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. McLemore will be part of an open competition for the few final roster spots, which include nine guaranteed contracts, six partial or non-guaranteed contracts and three Exhibit 10 deals […]

The LA Clippers searched for different potential partners for Kawhi Leonard before sealing the deal to sign him. They analyzed and studied every roster and star player in the league, hoping to find the best potential fit to play next to Leonard, both on the court and personality-wise. According to The Athletic, the Clippers inquired […]

Jalen Rose says for the James Harden-Russell Westbrook pairing to work on the Houston Rockets, Harden will have to do things on the floor with Westbrook which he didn’t do with Chris Paul. The ESPN analyst and former NBA guard thinks Harden has to have a level of interest when Westbrook is initiating the offense. […]

A string of recent defections from preparations for the upcoming FIBA World Cup began to put Team USA’s status as prohibitive favorites in doubt. According to The New York Times’ Marc Stein, though, at least two All-Stars, the Boston Celtics’ Kemba Walker and Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton, are committed to playing for the national team […]