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Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon considers the city of Houston as his “home” and he’s really excited to be part of the Rockets organization for the next five years. Gordon signed a four-year extension with the Rockets. The guard says being part of a team which he likes is great because not a lot […]

After agreeing to a contract extension with Eric Gordon, the Houston Rockets now have James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Clint Capela and Gordon locked under contract for the next three years. Gordon says the Rockets’ core being locked up contract-wise makes it easier for them to win the championship moving forward since players won’t have to […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon agreed to a four-year extension with the franchise on Friday and he’s really happy it got done before the 2019-20 season started. Gordon was entering the final year of his contract with the Rockets, who gave the former Sixth Man of the Year a $75.6 million extension. Eric Gordon […]

Eric Gordon just signed a lucrative four-year extension with the Houston Rockets that will give him up to $76 million. This will secure Gordon in H-Town for the rest of his peak years. However, only three years of that deal is guaranteed. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Gordon must earn an All-Star spot or […]

Eric Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $76 million maximum extension with the Houston Rockets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has agreed to a four-year, $76M maximum contract extension, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 31, 2019 Gordon has one year remaining on the four-year, […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and center Clint Capela met up at the Toyota Center on Friday to do some stair workouts. Harden and Capela had the escalators at the Toyota Center turned off and did their stair workouts on the escalators. James Harden and Clint Capela working out together today at Toyota Center #Rockets […]

During an appearance on FS1’s First Things First on Wednesday, Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter revealed Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook has opened up nine book clubs around America. Kanter and Westbrook were teammates for three seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The new Celtics center says players from the Thunder will tell you […]

Enes Kanter says Russell Westbrook is the best player and teammate he has ever played with in his NBA career. The two were teammates for three seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder: "Russell Westbrook was the best player I've played with. … He's not just the best player, the best teammate I've had off the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard admits he was upset people tried to make it seem like he and Russell Westbrook hated each other. The Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder met in the first round of the 2019 playoffs, and Lillard and Westbrook went at it. Both stars trash-talked each other and made […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has some thoughts on Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s assertion that James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. The Mavs owner believes Harden — who has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons — has optimized his […]

Everyone knows James Harden as a talented basketball player with a deadly stepback and a knack for scoring points on the go. He showcased more of his athletic gifts when he played a celebrity baseball game during his JH-Town Weekend. Ben DuBose of RocketsWire documented the fun yet competitive softball game that happened over the […]

James Harden is a bonafide superstar of the NBA. It’s hard to talk shop about the league and not brush up on the bearded man who is carrying an entire city on his back. The 2018 MVP winner deserves nothing more than the best birthday he could get after toiling season after season for the […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden recently hosted the third edition of his annual JH-Town Weekend charity event in Houston. One of the many highlights of the memorable weekend centered around new Rockets recruit Russell Westbrook, and how Harden seemed to have gone out of his way to give his old buddy a warm welcome. Common […]

The step-back 3-pointer has become the signature shot of Houston Rockets star James Harden. It’s one of his most unstoppable moves, one which elevated him as one of the greatest shooting guards in the history of the NBA. And apparently, The Beard wants that shot to be remembered by future generations. In an interview with […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has pledged to donate around $240,000 to help renovate basketball courts in the city of Houston, per Ben DuBose of USA Today. The announcement was made by Harden himself, along with Houston city mayor Sylvester Turner at Tuffly Park. It was part of The Beard’s JH-Town Weekend of Charity. Prior […]

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela rarely keeps two feet on the ground. Given the 6-foot-10 center’s proclivity to rise up for dunks, Capela recently expressed a desire to keep slamming home lobs. At a children’s event for Capela’s foundation, the 25-year-old told The Athletic’s Alykhan Bijani he’s “ready to catch more lobs.” Bijani adds that […]

At 29 years old, Damian Lillard’s career is far from over, yet the Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard has already recorded multiple unforgettable moments. None of these moments, however, compare to two playoff series-ending triples at the buzzer. Most recently, Lillard waved goodbye to the Russell Westbrook era as he drained a deep 3-pointer […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden made a lot of noise on social media once again when a video of him hitting a one-legged 3-pointer went viral. Now, he’s thinking of doing that regularly next season, per ESPN’s Tim McMahon. “With basketball, you have to be creative. This is my 11th year, and every single year […]

On Saturday, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner gave out bikes to kids in Houston. Harden also announced a project that will be renovating basketball courts in Houston, all funded by Harden’s foundation, 3TheHardenWay. James Harden and Houston mayor Sylvester Turner are giving out bikes as part of the annual […]

With the polarizing acquisition of Russell Westbrook, the Rockets figure to be a part of the national NBA conversation for the fourth straight season. There are tons of storylines and questions that demand to be resolved this season, but today is not the day to preview that serious stuff. Today is the day we make […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas wants to build around All-Star big man Karl-Anthony Towns similar to the way the Houston Rockets have built their team around 2018 MVP James Harden. Rosas worked with the Rockets before taking the Timberwolves job this summer: Rosas said the Wolves will build around KAT much like […]

For Houston Rockets star James Harden, the narrative that the media paint at the beginning of the season determines who wins the NBA MVP award. In a radio interview with 97.9 The Box, Harden shared his thoughts on how the media influence the MVP race. Based on his observation, once the media hype up a player at […]

Despite the flurry of offseason moves that made Western Conference teams much stronger, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is excited about their chances of winning it all in the 2019-20 NBA season. In an interview with 97.9 The Box, Harden was asked which team is his preferred playoff opponent. The former NBA Most Valuable Player, […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden says he hasn’t talked to Wesley Johnson since crossing him over during the 2017-18 season. Harden dropped Johnson with a vicious crossover, stared him down and then a hit 3-pointer to cap off the play. The Rockets star admits he wants to “drop somebody every game.” James Harden talks about […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says point guard Chris Paul helped Houston a “tremendous amount” during his two years with the franchise. Harden continues to deny the reports which said he and Paul didn’t get along behind the scenes. James Harden talks about this upcoming seasons. Talks about the amazing things Chris Paul did […]

According to a story in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, a preseason game on October 3 between the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers sold out within minutes of going on sale to the general public. The game, which is slated to take place at the Stan Sheriff Center in Oahu, was understandably widely noted on preseason calendars […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton says he and his Team USA teammates were “very surprised” Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker withdrew from the FIBA World Cup. Shortly before Team USA’s exhibition game against Spain last week, Tucker suffered an ankle injury in practice. He wanted to play through it, but after speaking to his agent, […]

Russell Westbrook is giving back to the community that raised him by building a tech program in Los Angeles. The goal of the program is to give at-risk youth better access to classrooms and learning facilities, which keeps them off the streets and increases their education. The Houston Rockets guard is enthusiastic about his newest […]

Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is giving the Houston Rockets the upper edge in what’s likely to be a hard-fought race for the top spot in the Western Conference, especially against bolstered teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers. Pippen, like many others, was entertained with a wild free-agency period, seeing a series […]

Houston Rockets 3-and-D specialist PJ Tucker is looking to gain major ground after what he feels was a 2018-19 season in which his team regressed, falling shy of the 65-win mark from 2017-18 and failing to reach the Western Conference Finals after once again running into their nemesis in the playoffs. Furthermore, Tucker is looking […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker compared the role he had playing for Team USA with the one he has for his NBA team — a similar proposition given that not much has changed in his style of play: “It’s the same and it’s different,” said Tucker, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “I think […]

PJ Tucker has become a symbolic part of the Houston Rockets’ 3-and-D mantra as a rugged defender who can knock down the open shot. Yet his long-term future with Houston could be in play sooner than later, as both Tucker and the team would like him to stick around. The 2019-20 season is the last […]

New York Knicks rookie swingman RJ Barrett says he’s looking forward to facing Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo the most next season. Barrett admits Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has always been his favorite player, but says Harden and Antetokounmpo are the two guys he’s most excited to […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden is known for his flashy moves on the court. His crossover has left many defenders staring up from the deck, only to see a 3-point shot being hoisted over their heads. However, his latest bit of creation may be his best yet. While taking part in a run at a […]

After a stellar rookie campaign wherein he came very close to taking Rookie of the Year honors, much was expected from Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell entering his second year in the league. The 22-year-old certainly did not disappoint, as he came out hot off the gates and would never look back. It was as […]

The upcoming season of the NBA will feature at least eight to 10 championship contenders. This is the first time in a while that the league has looked extremely competitive. Gone are the days of super teams, as we welcome the time for superstar duos and rising young cores. Unfortunately, as good as the league […]

Former NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas knew Carmelo Anthony playing for the Houston Rockets was going to be a “disaster.” Anthony played in just 10 games with the Rockets last season before the franchise exiled and traded him. “I remember the reports named Houston as a possible destination for him to land. I said, ‘Hell […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has basically confirmed the franchise is going to sign power forward Terrence Jones. Jones just wrapped up his PBA stint with the TNT KaTropa in the Philippines. The lefty has played 180 games with the Rockets. Daryl Morey basically confirms the Terrence Jones addition on today's podcast: "Terrence Jones… […]

There has been a lot of talk lately on how new Houston Rockets recruit Russell Westbrook will fit in as the new kid in town. Well, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey himself has shed some light into this rather mysterious predicament, saying that the team will be asking the former MVP to focus on transition […]