Houston Rockets Articles - Page 117

With close to a month before the start of the new NBA season, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is going into this new campaign thinking his team is the favorite, always shooting for the top seed in the West despite a wild change on many rosters. Both Los Angeles teams, the Denver Nuggets, the […]

Alex Abrines might have decided to go back to his native Spain after a short stint in the NBA, but the former Oklahoma City Thunder has nothing but nice things to say about his former teammate Russell Westbrook, now of the Houston Rockets. Abrines left the NBA citing his own mental health issues, a part […]

The Houston Rockets agreed to sign Nene to a two-year, $20 million contract on Sept. 6, complete with numerous bonuses. Yet almost two weeks later, the league has yet to put its stamp of approval after seriously mulling the potential consequences of such an unprecedented deal. It’s no secret that new owner Tilman Fertitta and […]

Tilman Fertitta had some interesting things to say about the defensive play of Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden during Tuesday’s episode of “First Take.” Critics have chastised The Beard’s defensive prowess in the past. Fertitta, however, believes the former No. 3 overall pick is better than anyone in the NBA on that end of the […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen thinks James Harden has to let Russell Westbrook run the Houston Rockets’ offense. Pippen says Harden isn’t a natural point guard and is more effective as a shooting guard since he’s a better shooter and scorer than Westbrook. Because James Harden and Russell Westbrook are […]

When he’s 40-years-old and done playing basketball, Houston Rockets star James Harden hopes to sit back, relax and think about all he has accomplished in his NBA career. Harden is hoping to add a NBA championship to his already fantastic résumé. The Rockets guard has accomplished all the individual stuff NBA players look for. Now, […]

James Harden has no plans on ever leaving the Houston Rockets and is confident he’ll win at least one title in Houston. Harden says he plans on retiring with the Rockets and will figure out a way to deliver a championship to Houston soon, via Howard Beck of Bleacher Report: “There’s other ways that I […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has said a few times he thinks James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Harden has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons and makes scoring 50 points look relatively easy. The Beard most likely appreciates Morey’s […]

While Houston Rockets star James Harden hasn’t won an NBA championship yet, he admits he gets frustrated when pundits say he doesn’t show up during the playoffs. Harden has played in 73 postseason games with the Rockets. He has averages of 28.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.0 assists, numbers that aren’t easy to put up. […]

To say Houston Rockets star James Harden is excited about reuniting with Russell Westbrook would be an understatement. With Harden and Westbrook in the fold, the Rockets are the only team in the NBA with two MVPs on the roster. Harden can’t wait to go to battle with Westbrook, especially once the playoffs start, via […]

Veteran small forward Luc Mbah a Moute will not be making the trip to Las Vegas for Houston Rockets minicamp after all, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Mbah a Moute was expected to join a group of veterans including Nick Young, Thabo Sefolosha and others. In a change of plans, Luc Mbah a […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has enjoyed a fantastic career in the NBA, but he admits that time is passing a bit quicker than he’d like. Harden recently joined Bleacher Report for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the former MVP reflected on just how fast time has passed: “You reminisce and then you’re like, […]

The Rockets are gearing up to explore their options for the coming season. According to reports from Alykhan Bijani and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Houston has invited several players to their minicamp in Las Vegas, including Nick Young, Terrence Jones, Luc Mbah a Moute, Corey Brewer and Raymond Felton. Source: Corey Brewer and Raymond […]

Despite being a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award in three consecutive years and having won one in 2018, Houston Rockets guard James Harden admits he hasn’t accomplished even half of what he wants to in the NBA. “I still haven’t accomplished half of what I want to accomplish,” said James Harden, according to […]

Free agent forward Iman Shumpert has chosen to decline the Houston Rockets’ contract offer after months of consideration and negotiation with the organization, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Shumpert won’t be reporting to the Rockets’ Las Vegas training camp, where players are expected to show up in two weeks prior to the start […]

Chris Paul has had something of a whirlwind offseason, having been traded from the Houston Rockets after only two seasons to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook. On Monday, Paul posted a cryptic Instagram Story that simply featured the peace sign emoji. Chris Paul hinting at something…? 👀 👀#Thunder pic.twitter.com/WRtoZRaJGN — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon believes he’s just entering the prime years of his NBA career. The 30-year-old signed a four-year extension with the Rockets this offseason. While Gordon heard his name mentioned a few times in trade rumors this summer, he always expected to remain in Houston. “I know I’m valuable to this […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta took a massive leap of faith signing Eric Gordon, who despite struggling with his shooting last season took massive steps defensively during the playoffs. Fertitta explained that his desire to keep Gordon, much like the Rockets kept Clint Capela over a five-year contract, was to make the most of this […]

The reported back-and-forth between Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and owner Tilman Fertitta over contractual matters heading into the last year of his deal left a sour taste for those fond of the longtime coach, as his record in Clutch City is terrific. Fertitta, who reportedly initially offered D’Antoni an incentive-based “prove-it” extension, is […]

The Houston Rockets have finally freed themselves from their obsession with beating the Golden State Warriors, now that the Dubs have undergone a roster overhaul in the wake of Kevin Durant’s departure. However, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta believes it is perhaps even more worrisome to have a wide-open Western Conference to watch out for: “I […]

Despite a relatively quiet free agency, the Houston Rockets made a splash by trading point guard Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook, a move owner Tilman Fertitta insists has to do with an opportunity to upgrade their roster rather than the reported rift that swarmed the franchise shortly after a playoff exit at the hands of […]

Nick Young had some choice words for the media for what he claims as unfair treatment of Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Don’t know how JH wasn’t back to back MVPs and how the media get bored with RW averaging a triple doubles 3 yrs in a row this is crazy — […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden did not play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, but he still stayed very busy in terms of basketball activities. Harden has made his presence known at a number of NBA open runs, including a recent showing at Lifetime Athletic Sky gym in New York City alongside the likes […]

The Houston Rockets will head into the 2019-20 NBA season with a somewhat fresh look as a product of their on-brand “all in” trade to land Russell Westbrook this past summer. While of the roster will feature the same names it did last season, and their style of play isn’t expected to look much different […]

James Harden has had a chance to look back on his 2018-19 season and even he can’t help but be in awe of what he did. In an interview with Alex Schultz of GQ, the Houston Rockets superstar claims that while his greatest rival to the MVP award, eventual winner Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a magnificent […]

Over the past few seasons, Houston Rockets guard James Harden has proven himself as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. Part of the reason why Harden is seen as such a talented scorer is because he goes through stretches where he is even more elite than usual. The most prevalent of those […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is being sued by the owner of the mansion he recently rented in Beverly Hills. George Santo Pietro, the owner of a 14,500-square-foot estate in the heart of Beverly Hills, said that Harden signed a contract to use his home as a place for vacation and that the NBA star […]

Houston Rockets combo guard Austin Rivers says Houston has been his “favorite place to play” in the NBA. Rivers began his NBA career with the New Orleans Pelicans back in 2012. He has since played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards and Rockets. “I love it, bro. It’s been my favorite place to play. […]

Houston Rockets combo guard Austin Rivers believe the 2019-20 NBA season is “the biggest year of my life.” Rivers re-signed with the Rockets this summer on a two-year deal worth $4.54 million. The former Duke star is feeling good mentally and physically and knows Houston has a chance to do something really special in the […]

The window of opportunity the Houston Rockets have long waited for is finally bound to open up during this 2019-20 NBA season, as the era of dynamic duos has officially replaced the superteam craze of the past three seasons. The perennial playoff staple will have to manage a wave of storylines that will determine its […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers says his goal for the 2019-20 season is to become a “knockdown shooter” playing alongside stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Harden and Westbrook attract so much attention when they have the ball and are driving to the basket. Rivers knows he’s going to have wide-open looks from the 3-point […]

Austin Rivers is excited for Russell Westbrook to bring his fast pace play to the Houston Rockets. Westbrook is one of the fastest players in the NBA. He’s a blur in the open court, impossible to stay in front of and can get to the rim at will while finishing in heavy traffic. Austin Rivers […]

The New Orleans Pelicans added former Houston Rockets assistant coach Jeff Bzdelik on Friday. The Pelicans also hired Chris Finch and Jamelle McMillan, and promoted Joe Boylan to Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development and Michael Ruffin to Assistant coach/Player Development. The Pelicans say Chris Finch (offense) & Jeff Bzdelik (defense) have been named Associate Head […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni does not expect his lack of a long-term contract extension to be a distraction for the Rockets in the 2019-20 season. D’Antoni is entering the final year of his contract in 2019-20. Houston and D’Antoni tried to get a contract extension done over the summer, but it never worked […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden says overlooking the Golden State Warriors isn’t a good idea. Despite losing Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets in free agency, the Warriors still have four All-Stars on the team in Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green. However, Thompson is expected to miss a big chunk of […]

The Houston Rockets are obviously going to go as far as James Harden and Russell Westbrook can take them, but Harden knows for Houston to win the title, everyone on the roster has to play at a high level. Harden says the Rockets aren’t just about him and Westbrook. The Beard believes the supporting cast […]

The Houston Rockets will enter the 2019-20 season with one outstanding question surrounding them: will two high-usage players like James Harden and Russell Westbrook fit in the same offense? According to Harden, this new partnership will be less of a learning curve than past ones. Despite their seven years apart since he was dealt to […]

There’s currently a lot of hype surrounding James Harden’s new one-legged shot. Some clips of this odd-looking jumper from the Houston Rockets superstar have been making the rounds on social media lately, and it has been picking up some buzz. Recently, the former MVP was asked about this new shot, and in true James Harden […]

Along with the glitz and glamour of the NBA lifestyle comes the caveat of having to live one’s life under a microscope. This is exactly what Brooklyn Nets newcomer Kevin Durant recently spoke about, and in KD’s mind, all the scrutiny definitely takes its toll. For his part, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden seems to […]