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After an impressive second half of the season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Jonas Valanciunas announced that he would not pick up his player option for the 2019-2020 season. Valanciunas has to be looking for a long-term deal and is willing to leave money on the table in exchange for job security. With that in mind, […]

The reported tension between the Houston Rockets’ backcourt tandem of James Harden and Chris Paul is one Danuel House Jr. thinks as nonexistent. While the former G League product acknowledged the two have their differences, he argued Paul and Harden are close, regardless of recent reports of palpable tension between the two: “I think they’re […]

It’s no secret that Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Chris Paul have had their fair share of disagreements during their time together as one of the most dynamic backcourt duos the league has ever seen. This tension was put further in the limelight thanks to another season that ended in disappointment. However, as reported […]

Following another season that fell short of their goals, a recent report suggested the Houston Rockets are looking to do a complete overhaul of their current roster. This has been spurred on by some reported tension between James Harden and Chris Paul, specifically in regards to playing style. Now, it seems the team is considering […]

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith says Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler have been “talking to one another.” Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Sixers. The Rockets don’t have the cap space to sign Butler to […]

Unrestricted free agent Trevor Ariza turns 34 on the first day of NBA free agency (June 30). Despite his age, he will have plenty of suitors in free agency. The 6-foot-9 small forward posted impressive numbers last season—spending time with the lowly Phoenix Suns and the mediocre Washington Wizards—as he produced above his career averages […]

The Houston Rockets tried to jump in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes before he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, though mostly in part of doing their due diligence. The Rockets reportedly offered center Clint Capela as part of a potential three-team deal in hopes to add a third star to their roster, […]

The Houston Rockets have had “preliminary conversations” about trading starting point guard Chris Paul, including teams that have the necessary cap space to absorb the three-year, $125 million sum left on his contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Rockets signed Paul to a four-year, $160 million contract this past summer, one that […]

The Houston Rockets publicly short-changed head coach Mike D’Antoni in contract negotiations with a one-year, $2.5 million base offer with other incentives and stipulations. Owner Tilman Fertitta and general manager Daryl Morey flew to D’Antoni’s native West Virginia to negotiate again, leaving the state believing they had a deal in place: “I feel very good […]

Contrary to prior reports, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey does not intend in trading point guard Chris Paul, but rather add yet another star to play alongside him and franchise star James Harden. The recently-extended executive told Sean Salisbury of SportsTalk 790 radio that he plans to add “one more star” to the team […]

The Houston Rockets tried to make a big splash on the cheap in 2018-19, reloading with Carmelo Anthony on the roster — a fantasy that lasted for one offseason and 10 games before he was exiled into NBA limbo. The Rockets never used their mid-level exception and made cost-cutting moves during the season, with the […]

The Houston Rockets have been in a complete state of disarray, one that has become evident at the wake of their playoff exit in the second round of the postseason. That came with the torching flame of general manager Daryl Morey pushing for changes next season, putting anyone not named James Harden on the trade […]

Houston Rockets new owner Tilman Fertitta has not been happy about Chris Paul’s albatross contract, one the team was forced to honor after trading for him in 2017 to pair him alongside franchise star James Harden. The Rockets signed a then-33-year-old Paul to a four-year, $160 million max deal, while struggling to sign their other […]

The disconnect between Chris Paul and James Harden has been some deep-rooted differences in playing styles and personality. Paul joined the Houston Rockets two seasons ago and flourished in his first, when he ranked behind only Harden in isolation efficiency among high-volume players. Yet Paul took a noticeable step back last season after coming back from […]

Veteran big man Al Horford might be considering leaving the Boston Celtics in free agency because, according to reports, he no longer sees the team as a championship contender. Moreover, there is speculation about him having an interest in joining the Houston Rockets this summer: #NBA Celtics – Hearing that Al Horford and the Houston […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is open to returning to his old team. Beverley will become a free agent this summer and is expected to draw a lot of attention. The veteran point guard was asked on Twitter if he is coming back to the Rockets, and he said that anything can happen in […]

When the Houston Rockets announced that everyone on their team not named James Harden was available via trade, multiple teams have shown interest in some of their players. One of them is the Boston Celtics, who according to Adam Himmelsbach of Boston Globe, once thought about the possibility of trading for Clint Capela. There have […]

After the Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs yet again, we began hearing chatter that the Rockets were looking to blow it up and had everyone on the roster aside from James Harden up for trade. That meant Chris Paul, Clint Capela, everyone. While we haven’t seen or heard […]

Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown heaped praise on team superstar James Harden. Brown believes that Harden is often being overlooked, but he is quite sure that the Rockets’ superstar guard is currently the best player in the world. While he admitted that he is a bit biased because he is the CEO of Harden’s team, […]

Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown was steadfast in his support for head coach Mike D’Antoni during the team’s day of service at the Houston Food Bank on Thursday. As the team continues to negotiate terms on a contract extension, Tad Brown told Fox 26 Houston Sports Director Mark Berman that the Rockets want Mike D’Antoni […]

The Houston Rockets have claimed big man Deyonta Davis off of waivers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Davis spent the 2018-19 campaign with the Atlanta Hawks, playing in just nine games. When he was on the floor, he averaged four points and four rebounds over 13.1 minutes per game while shooting 68.2 percent […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul joins a long list of NBA players who honored Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker after the veteran playmaker announced his retirement. Parker is calling it a career after 18 seasons in the NBA. A four-time champion and a former Finals MVP, the French guard established himself as a San […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden and New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis will lead the official list of NBA players invited to take part in USA Basketball’s training camp in Las Vegas ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The Americans qualified under coach Jeff Van Gundy, using a series of non-NBA players, comprised of […]

Former Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich is not letting the compliments about him possibly becoming a Hall of Famer get to his head. Ex-Rockets star Mario Elie recently heaped praise on Tomjanovich and argued that the two-time NBA Champion coach “needs to be in the Hall of Fame. Elie played for Tomjanovich from 1993 […]

Former Houston Rockets guard Mario Elie stated the case for why his old head coach–Rudy Tomjanovich–should be in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Elie told Fox 26 KRIV-Houston reporter Mark Berman that Tomjanovich’s contributions as a player and especially a coach need to be recognized and that his background and story make […]

Rumors are swirling after the news broke the Houston Rockets might be attempting to make some big changes this offseason. Now it appears they might have a suitor in the Miami Heat who could be going after Houston’s big names — Chris Paul, PJ Tucker, and Eric Gordon. Heat expected to inquire with Rockets about […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni’s agent, Warren LeGarie, denies a report that D’Antoni and the Rockets are nearing an agreement on a contract extension. LeGarie says while Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and general manager Daryl Morey have met with D’Antoni in West Virginia, the two sides aren’t close to coming to terms on an […]

After previously failing to reach a contract extension following their loss to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals, the Houston Rockets and head coach Mike D’Antoni will try it again, according to ESPN NBA reporter Tim MacMahon: Sources: The Rockets have rekindled extension discussions with coach Mike D'Antoni and are nearing an […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

Although the Houston Rockets were unable to realize their goal of taking home an NBA Championship this season, it was still another stellar season for the team, and for James Harden. Appearing on ESPN’s First Take earlier this week, Rockets guard Austin Rivers defended Harden from his many critics. Austin Rivers responds to @maxkellerman's criticism […]

Houston Rockets point guard Austin Rivers says from a player’s perspective, “everybody’s dream” is to play for head coach Mike D’Antoni. Rivers says D’Antoni gives players the freedom to shoot any shot they want. A lot of pundits around the league believe D’Antoni’s offensive system will never win a championship since it’s predicated on shooting […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers denied the reported altercation between the All-Star backcourt of Chris Paul and James Harden after losing Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors. The report stated that James and Paul had philosophical differences on the play style, as Paul emphasized more ball movement, while James […]

Austin Rivers had quite the risky hot take on the set of ESPN’s First Take, as he jumped to say there is no comparison when it comes to talent between the Houston Rockets bench and that of the Golden State Warriors. “Talent-wise, if you look at their roster versus ours — with KD out — […]

The Miami Heat are reportedly expected to check in with the Houston Rockets regarding a possible trade, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Jackson also reports Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley remains in play for the Heat. The Rockets are reportedly making everyone on the roster except for superstar guard James Harden […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers says he thinks about Houston’s Game 6 loss to the Golden State Warriors “all the time.” Rivers says the Rockets didn’t take advantage of Kevin Durant being out for the Warriors. Golden State defeated the Rockets in the second round of the playoffs. It was the second straight playoffs the […]

The Houston Rockets recently announced they are going to be aggressive this summer as they hope to improve their roster. Basically, everyone on the roster not named James Harden is available, but only for the right deal. Well, one of their most attractive assets is veteran guard Eric Gordon, who averaged 16.2 points and shot […]

The Houston Rockets have recently launched a new secondary logo which they intend to debut in the upcoming season. The news came straight from the Rockets’ very own official Twitter account, which made the announcement/presentation via a brief 30-second video clip. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1136618742450860033 For good measure, the promotional clip even announced the schedule of the team’s […]

Before making it to the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors faced off against their Western Conference Finals foe from the year prior, the Houston Rockets, in the second round. Though the Warriors were clobbered by injuries, the Big 4 of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala were all healthy and playing […]

A person close to Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon reportedly believes the franchise could move the sharpshooter this summer or before the 2020 trade deadline if a long-term extension can’t be reached, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Gordon is entering the final year of his contract with the Rockets. He’ll make $14,057,730 […]