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The NBA regular season is still a couple of days away, but Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is already in mid-season form. Harden went full throttle in their preseason finale against the Miami Heat and notched 44 points, five rebounds, seven assists, five steals and eight 3-pointers. Harden didn’t really need to go all-out in […]

With commissioner Adam Silver recently revealing how China demanded for the termination of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey following the latter’s controversial tweet, the NBA has taken the offensive on this gripping issue. For their part, the Chinese vehemently denied any request made to remove Morey from his post, and naturally, has taken offense […]

Russell Westbrook is not having the best of times at the start of his stint with the Houston Rockets. The team confirmed that he dislocated a finger ahead of the team’s opening game next week. However, Mike D’Antoni told Jonathan Fiegen and the rest of the media that he should be ready to play against […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook suffered an injury on his right hand during the team’s final preseason game against the Miami Heat. Westbrook picked up the injury midway through the fourth quarter of the game as he tries to attack the basket. The 30-year-old All-Star bent in pain while holding his hand before running off […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers had to leave the team’s preseason game against the Miami Heat after suffering a shoulder injury. Austin Rivers headed to the locker room holding his shoulder. He called for medical attention to join him. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) October 19, 2019 The extent of Rivers’ injury is unknown at this […]

In the wake of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s interview at the TIME 100 Health Summit, China is refuting his claim that it demanded the firing of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet that supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong, according to The Associated Press. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in hot water after making the comments that he did on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. It proves that voicing opinions on a matter as sensitive as the Hong Kong protests can get anyone in trouble. However, there are people all over the league who agree with […]

And the feud between the NBA, the United States of America and China continues. Just as you thought things were simmering down with Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey avoiding comment on the situation since his infamous tweet regarding support of pro-democracy supporters in Hong Kong, a United States senator is now getting in on […]

A person close to Carmelo Anthony thought the Los Angeles Lakers would sign Melo last season after he was exiled by the Houston Rockets, according to Baxter Holmes of ESPN. The Rockets exiled Anthony after just 10 games. They eventually traded him to the Chicago Bulls in January. The Bulls waived Anthony in February, making […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook knows the team’s chemistry is going to be a season-long process. Westbrook not only has to get accustomed to playing with James Harden again and the other guys in Houston, but the Rockets players also have to get used to playing with Westbrook and the speed at which […]

The Miami Heat and Carmelo Anthony had mutual interest in getting a deal done in the summer of 2018 before Melo opted to sign with the Houston Rockets. A Rockets source says Anthony, who might have played his last game in the NBA, “would have been better off” signing with the Heat instead of the […]

Because of two offseason surgeries, Houston Rockets superstar guard Russell Westbrook wasn’t able to run or play five on five in the summer. Westbrook had a minor procedure on his surgically repaired right knee after the 2019 playoffs ended. He also had surgery on his left hand to repair a torn ligament in a finger. […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook played during the team’s 128-114 loss to the San Antonio Spurs with his right pinky wrapped. Head coach Mike D’Antoni shared the point guard is currently dealing with a couple of dislocated fingers, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Mike D'Antoni said Russell Westbrook has a couple of dislocated fingers. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has confirmed that swingman Gerald Green is likely out for the 2019-20 season. Per Mark Berman of Fox 26, a disappointed D’Antoni confirmed the sad news: Mike D’Antoni on Gerald Green: “He’s out all year I think. That’s too bad. I hate it for him.” pic.twitter.com/QeAYT3wNUM — Mark Berman […]

Despite having quite a decorated career under his belt, 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony still remains without a team at this point in the offseason. There is no doubt that during his prime, the former NBA scoring champ was one of the most potent scorers in the entire league. Now at 35, he is a shadow […]

Andrew Bogut had more than a few cents to dole out in the wake of LeBron James’ comments on the recent tiff between the NBA and China. The longtime NBA center criticized the Los Angeles Lakers star for his position on the matter, which James relayed while speaking to reporters on Monday. LeBron passively blamed […]

While LeBron James remained quiet during his week-long trip to China as part of two exhibition games against the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers star was pushing NBA commissioner Adam Silver to take some stern action against Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, whose pro-Hong Kong tweet caused a firestorm that put the NBA […]

Before the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers played their two scheduled preseason games in China, an international controversy emerged as a result of a tweet from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. Now, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Irving expressed concern about playing the games in China amid the fallout caused by Morey’s […]

There was significant backlash for the comments made by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James regarding the pro-Democracy tweet made by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. During a recent appearance on ESPN’s The Jump, the topic of James’ answer about Morey’s tweet naturally came up. With Kendrick Perkins on as a guest, he provided […]

Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden is taking his leadership skills to another level this season. According to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic, Harden has been acting like another assistant coach in Rockets practices, making sure everyone is on the same page and running the plays correctly. Harden is like another assistant coach on […]

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook is one of the few point guards in the NBA who has the luxury of posting up other guards because of his height and upper body strength. Westbrook is able to use his stature to post-up little guards and either score, draw a foul or collapse the paint and kick […]

The Houston Rockets declined to address the comments made by Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, which passively condemned general manager Daryl Morey for a pro-Hong Kong tweet that angered the Chinese government and consequently threw the NBA into a geopolitical tiff. Head coach Mike D’Antoni and superstar James Harden respectfully declined to respond to […]

Houston Rockets forward Gerald Green could be sidelined for the entire season, as his foot injury is worse than initially expected, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Rockets fear that Gerald Green's broken foot is worse than initially expected and fear he'll miss the season, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. […]

LeBron James has become a staple for opining on social and political issues, breaking away from the mold of the Tom Bradys and the Michael Jordans of the world, who often kept quiet and protected their brand. But Monday night’s comments on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey were a complete disgrace and an all-time […]

Up until this point, there are still more than a few folks who are questioning what type of chemistry James Harden and Russell Westbrook will have for a new-look Houston Rockets side. For his part, head coach Mike D’Antoni appears to be confident that this new partnership will work. As a matter of fact, the […]

Houston will have two of the NBA’s most dynamic scorers on the floor throughout this season in James Harden and Russell Westbrook. To some, it might seem like an ill-advised strategy, as both are known as ball-dominant players who like to shoot the rock. However, Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says he doesn’t mind Westbrook […]

Unlike most who follow the NBA, Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook says he wasn’t surprised by Paul George’s request to be traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder. George re-signed with the Thunder on July 6, 2018, signing a reported four-year, $137 million contract. Though he had previously stated that he was happy in Oklahoma City, […]

A recent pregame media availability saw LeBron James shame Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey in the wake of a pro-Hong Kong tweet that stirred the cauldron of the Chinese government. John Oliver, a longtime comedian and host of “Last Week Tonight” on HBO, poked fun at China being infuriated by Morey’s support of democracy, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spoke out about the situation involving Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and China. His comments drew up a firestorm on social media, with fans everywhere chiming in and calling him out. James then explained and clarified his statement in a couple of tweets. Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter, who […]

After returning from their trip from China, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James would not play in Monday night’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. He would, however, be available to the media pregame, and he commented on Houston Rockets’ general manager Daryl Morey: https://twitter.com/BenGolliver/status/1183917743680020480?s=20 https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1183920065499942912?s=20 Almost immediately after the footage and quotes from […]

Gerald Green of the Houston Rockets suffered a broken foot in a game last week against the Toronto Raptors in Tokyo, and now it has been reported that the 33-year-old veteran will miss 2-3 months after suffering that fracture. According to a story in the Houston Chronicle by Jonathan Feigen, Rockets Head Coach Mike D’Antoni […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni confirms reports of shooting guard Gerald Green’s foot injury. D’Antoni says Green probably broke his left foot: Mike D'Antoni confirms reports of Gerald Green's foot injury. "It's probably broken." — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) October 14, 2019 Green is likely to miss several months if surgery is required. He appeared […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says he would “definitely” consider playing Ryan Anderson as a backup center this season. D’Antoni says Tyson Chandler’s availability, how opposing teams guard the Rockets and other things will dictate if he uses Anderson at center. D'Antoni says Tyson Chandler's availability, how opposing teams guard Houston, and other things […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook bumped knees with someone on Monday and left practice. However, Westbrook is “fine,” according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle: Russell Westbrook bumped knees with someone and left the practice, but word is "he is fine." Judging from the cheerful moods when I asked about it, I'd […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has recently opened up about the controversy that he recently sparked. According to the high-ranking executive, he had no idea his tweet would end up causing an all-out conflict between China and the NBA. As reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic, Morey himself was taken aback by how […]

PJ Tucker has played merely a few preseason minutes next to new star Russell Westbrook, but he’s already noticed the positives about his addition to the Houston Rockets. To no surprise, Westbrook has been plenty vocal since joining longtime friend James Harden, something the veteran defensive ace has taken a liking to: “He’s so vocal,” […]

With Russell Westbrook by his side on the Houston Rockets, James Harden expects to get more catch-and-shoot opportunities. Per Salman Ali of ClutchPoints, Harden feels that Westbrook’s ability to collapse the defense will lead to open catch-and-shoot chances. However, it would still depend on how defenses try to cover them. James Harden thinks he'll get […]

Prior to this week, the Houston Rockets were expecting to be greeted back from their trip to Japan with questions related to training camp and preseason. While there was still plenty of basketball questions hurled their way, mixed in were inquiries about Houston’s latest controversy involving general manager Daryl Morey and China. It’s been a […]

Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green has reportedly suffered a broken left foot that will keep him out indefinitely, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green is believed to have suffered a broken left foot and could be sidelined a few months, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Green will have more opinions […]