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Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker is dealing with a minor left ankle sprain — the injury which forced him to withdraw from Team USA. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Tucker will head back to Houston on Saturday to begin treatment. He should be ready to go for Rockets training camp in […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker is withdrawing from USA Basketball ahead of the FIBA World Cup in China because of an ankle injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Tucker will rehab and then prepare for Rockets training camp. Houston’s PJ Tucker is withdrawing from USA Basketball ahead of FIBA World Cup […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker was mic’d up at a recent Team USA scrimmage, showcasing the type of intensity and defensive awareness the three-and-D stud brings to the table in an everyday basis. Tucker’s a preacher of constant communication, so it’s no surprise the defensive stopped is clamoring for “overtalk” during these sessions. PJ Tucker […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker lamented the injury to Los Angeles Lakers big man DeMarcus Cousins, who suffered a torn ACL during a rec game in Las Vegas on Monday, later to discover the full extent of the damage upon examination when he came back to Los Angeles. Cousins has now suffered three major injuries […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker has taken notice as to how news of Team USA players losing to the Select Team, noting the context of the story wasn’t truly told. A five-on-five scrimmage that included Kemba Walker, Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum lost a resounding 36-17 on Wednesday, failing to score during the last few […]

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey has never been one to shy away from bold proclamations. In an interview on the 100 Thieves podcast Selfmade, Morey fired off a scintillating take on the Rockets’ MVP-level guard James Harden stating that The Beard is a better scorer than Michael Jordan in NBA history. https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1162108073399463946 As you […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is confident that Russell Westbrook and James Harden — two former league MVPs — can power the team to a title. In an appearance on Selfmade, Morey cited some facts from recent history. According to him, when two former MVPs are on the same team, they’ve always won the […]

Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker says everyone in Houston is “excited” about adding former MVP Russell Westbrook. Tucker, though, knows the Rockets can’t skip steps next season and that there will be an adjustment period for everyone involved. The defensive ace says Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is really good at seeing how different […]

The Houston Rockets had plenty to discuss following their Western Conference semifinal loss to the Golden State Warriors. After the Dubs defeated Houston for the second consecutive season, it was clear that they needed something to get over the hump and emerge as the top contender in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, general manager Daryl Morey […]

Kevin Pelton’s win-loss projections at ESPN for the 2019-20 season have the Houston Rockets leading the NBA in wins with an average of 53.7 wins for the upcoming campaign, while the San Antonio Spurs, who have made the playoffs for 22 straight seasons, are ranked outside of the playoffs in 11th place. The Rockets have […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill recently shared his two cents worth on what he believes motivated Russell Westbrook to make the big move to the Houston Rockets this summer. According to the 46-year-old former Rookie of the Year co-winner, Westbrook’s decision was primarily driven by the former MVP’s incessant desire to win. “I think […]

The Houston Rockets are conducting a mini-camp this week in Los Angeles at the campus of UCLA. The purpose of the mini-camp is for the players to get accustomed to one another. Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook are in attendance: Clemons has really impressed the #Rockets coaching staff from Summer League, to workouts […]

Last week, Marc Stein of The New York Times reported Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook agreed to amend the pay schedule on his contract to make payouts more team-friendly and less front-loaded. Stein provided more details in his latest newsletter: Russell Westbrook is owed $171.1 million over the final four years of his […]

Believe it or not, the NBA Finals ended two months ago, and the 2019-20 campaign is now just two months way. So, as fast as the time between now and the previous finals went, that’s as quickly as next season will arrive. On Monday, the NBA released the schedule for next year, and while we […]

The 2019 NBA offseason saw a wild wave of changes, with more than 200 players finding new homes in free agency, whether it was by a signing or a trade. NBA stars were not shy to make moves, as some of the game’s biggest names will now suit up in a different jersey. These are […]

The NBA has put on a marquee slate of games for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, 2020, notably including some of the best teams matching up against one another. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Boston Celtics, and the Houston […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert trolled Clint Capela for missing a series of mid-range shots during an exhibition game with Sweden. The Houston Rockets big man, however, was quick to retaliate. On Twitter, Gobert posted a clip of Capela showing off his new in-game mid-range jumper. While he did drain some shots, Gobert still made […]

Houston Rockets fans are excited to see what newly acquired point guard Russell Westbrook can bring to the table. The 2017 NBA MVP is an upgrade over an aging 34-year-old Chris Paul, but pundits are skeptical of how the dynamic between Westbrook and James Harden can work at this point in their careers. Former NBA […]

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 […]