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With free agency slated to begin on Sunday, June 30, rumors and updates are flying in with rapidity. Some breaking news that recently crossed the transom involved Danuel House of the Houston Rockets per Kelly Iko of The Athletic: Houston has sent Danuel House his qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent, a source […]

The Houston Rockets are pursuing Jimmy Butler, but in order to sign him, they will need to clear some cap space. One player they would have to trade is Clint Capela, and Marc Stein of The New York Times is reporting they already have a trade partner lined up for the big man. It should […]

Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela has seen his name being thrown around in a number of trade rumors of late. With the Rockets considering a potential squad overhaul following another disappointing playoff exit, Capela could find himself on a different team soon. However, despite all this, the 24-year-old has chosen to set all the […]

The Houston Rockets are coming off their second consecutive playoff series loss to the Golden State Warriors, and they’re looking to make a significant move to change their fortunes — which isn’t surprising. But acquiring Jimmy Butler, in hopes of him being the missing piece to their championship aspirations, is a terrible idea. One of […]

For basketball analyst Stephen A. Smith, Jimmy Butler donning the Houston Rockets jersey would be an ‘absolute disaster.’ Smith recently chimed in on the rumors that the Rockets will be gunning for Butler once free agency officially starts. For Smith, it’s definitely a good idea. After all, Butler will not only bring his elite offensive […]

Veteran forward PJ Tucker will likely stay even if the Houston Rockets decide to trade for Jimmy Butler. The Rockets are strongly interested in acquiring Butler this offseason. Butler will become an unrestricted free agent next month, but Houston cannot sign him outright because of their lack of cap space this summer. However, the Rockets […]

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly hoping to re-sign big man Kevon Looney once free agency starts on June  30. The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans are interested in signing Looney, according to NBA insider Sean Deveney. Looney made $1,567,007 this past season with the Warriors. He’s in line for a pay raise this […]

There’s reportedly still love for veteran small forward Trevor Ariza in the Houston Rockets’ front office, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Ariza becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. He split time with the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards this past season after playing for the Rockets from 2014-2018. There’s still love for […]

The free-agent class of 2019 is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years. Where does Austin Rivers fit into the picture? Though the Big Ks (Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving) are getting most of the headlines, let’s not forget that there are many more players who are capable of […]

Members of the Houston Rockets reportedly believe center DeAndre Jordan wants to return home this summer, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Jordan was born in Houston and becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Rockets are reportedly trying to trade Clint Capela and could have a need at center if they are […]

An NBA scout says Jimmy Butler playing on the Houston Rockets with James Harden and Chris Paul is “not a great fit offensively,” according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Numerous reports have suggested Butler is interested in signing with the Rockets this summer. For that to happen, the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston would need […]

The Houston Rockets are under the firm belief that they lead the sweepstakes for soon-to-be unrestricted free agent Jimmy Butler, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The organization can’t acquire him as simply as a free agent signing, given their heavily-cluttered roster, but would instead be forced to pursue a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia […]

The Houston Rockets front office are doing everything in their power to try and make sure that they have a better outing next season. Houston are now setting their sights on their coaching staff, and according to Jonathan Feigen of Chron, the Rockets have decided to bring back former assistant coach Elston Turner for next […]

The Houston Rockets have been relentless in their pursuit of Jimmy Butler and as it turns out, the Philadelphia 76ers wouldn’t be opposed to a sign-and-trade scenario if their two-way wing wasn’t on board with staying in the City of Brotherly Love. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Sixers would rather recoup some […]

Former NBA MVP James Harden has only one message for his Houston Rockets teammates as they gear up for the 2019-20 season: “stay healthy.” The Rockets had a slow start to the 2018-19 season, recording an 11-14 record in the first 25 games of the season. They even found themselves near the bottom of the […]

Call Houston Rockets star James Harden the king of the step-back. Harden, who visited the Philippines for his Adidas tour, thinks he has made the step-back 3-pointer his own after a historic season which saw him lead the league in scoring and almost win his second-straight Most Valuable Player award. Harden’s step-back 3-pointer is unarguably […]

Houston Rockets veteran shooting guard Eric Gordon says he’s not disappointed by the trade rumors surrounding him because he knows the NBA is a “business.” The Rockets are reportedly trying to trade Gordon, power forward PJ Tucker and center Clint Capela to clear cap space. Gordon, who has been in the league since 2009, isn’t […]

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is reportedly expected to receive interest from the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets once free agency begins this Sunday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Nets decided not to extend a $3.59 million qualifying offer to Hollis-Jefferson, who now becomes an unrestricted free agent. Brooklyn […]

All-Star point guard Chris Paul reportedly never asked to be traded by the Houston Rockets, but did tell management he would understand if Houston wanted to go younger and move him, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. There was a rumor suggesting Paul had demanded a trade and that his relationship with James Harden […]

Perhaps the relationship between Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Chris Paul isn’t so irreparable after all. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Harden and Paul met after the season to discuss their future and had a positive conversation on Father’s Day. Now, it doesn’t sound like their relationship is perfect, as Charania adds […]

An anonymous player on the Houston Rockets is hoping the front office doesn’t make a panic move this summer. Recent reports have suggested the Rockets are actively trying to move PJ Tucker, Eric Gordon and Clint Capela so they possibly acquire Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers in a sign-and-trade deal. This particular player believes […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly trying to trade veteran forward PJ Tucker, along with shooting guard Eric Gordon and center Clint Capela this summer in an attempt to clear cap space and acquire Philadelphia 76ers All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler. In the age of social media, every player pretty much knows right away if their […]

The Houston Rockets may be pursuing a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers for Jimmy Butler, but that doesn’t mean the 76ers and Butler are going to indulge them. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN, there is no indication that Philadelphia is even interested in completing a sign-and-trade with Houston, nor is there […]

Count Chris Broussard among those who don’t think Jimmy Butler would fit all that well with the Houston Rockets. The Fox Sports analyst spoke of the report that the Rockets are aiming to do a sign-and-trade with the Philadelphia 76ers in order to land Butler, saying that the potential move wouldn’t make any sense: "Jimmy […]

The Houston Rockets are offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker individually to teams with cap space in hopes of acquiring a valuable first-round pick that could then be sent to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of a sign-and-trade deal involving Jimmy Butler: Reporting w/ @ZachLowe: Houston’s offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ […]

Though they haven’t done it yet, the Houston Rockets are expected to offer a qualifying offer to Danuel House Jr, according to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. If and when the Rockets extend a qualifying offer to House, he will then become a restricted free agent. That means other teams will […]

For Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, their narrative should be about how they are the favorites to win the title and nothing else. Per Sam Amick of The Athletic, Morey reflected briefly on the media coverage on the Rockets as of late. Apart from various free agency rumors, the stories about them have centered […]

While plenty of teams will look to improve their rosters this offseason, Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker remains confident about his team and even claims that they have the best roster in the NBA today. Free agency is less than a week away, and Tucker said he expects that there will be fireworks when teams […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker believes that the reported tension within their team is not a big deal. Tucker addressed rumors about the Rockets being on a downward trajectory because of the irreparable relationship of superstars Chris Paul and James Harden. It was reported that Paul demanded for a trade after several tense moments with […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker denied the alleged rift between superstars James Harden and Chris Paul. Previous reports indicated that the Harden and Paul are no longer seeing eye-to-eye and that their relationship appears to be irreparable. Tucker blasted the report and called it “fake news,” revealing that he also had run-ins with both superstars […]

The Houston Rockets want Jimmy Butler, but if they fail in their bid to acquire the Philadelphia 76ers swingman, they still have six other targets that they would turn their focus on. The Rockets seem intent on re-calibrating their roster in the summer. However, while Butler is their dream addition, they also have the likes […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly confident in their pursuit of Philadelphia 76ers forward Jimmy Butler, who they will meet in Philly when free agency starts. Houston has set their sights on Butler as they aim to make a splash this free agency. Daryl Morey and Co. are reportedly planning to do anything to get the […]

The Houston Rockets reportedly plan to recruit Jimmy Butler to push the Philadelphia 76ers for a sign-and-trade deal once free agency starts on June 30, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Butler becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. The four-time All-Star has reportedly been talking to Rockets star James Harden about playing together in […]

Houston Rockets veteran P.J. Tucker was not in a very good mood in last night’s NBA Awards program. The 6-foot-6 swingman took to social media to share his dismay with the results, and decided to take out his frustration in what appears to a be a clear shot directed towards back-to-back Defensive Player of the […]

The Houston Rockets congratulated the MVP win of Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. However, they believe James Harden should have won his second straight MVP award. Via Twitter, the Rockets sent out their congratulations to Giannis Antetokounmpo. But at the same time, they listed the accomplishments of James Harden over the past few seasons. […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned his first Most Valuable Player award by beating out last year’s MVP winner James Harden of the Houston Rockets as part of Monday’s Kia NBA Awards. Antetokounmpo had his best season yet, posting averages of 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals through 72 games […]

Despite another disappointing end to their season, the Houston Rockets’ front office is fully committed to James Harden as their cornerstone superstar moving forward. Recently, general manager Daryl Morey once again sent praise the reigning MVP’s way, stating that he sees Harden as the hardest worker on the entire team. When asked this very question, […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Chris Paul revealed that he is not planning to play elsewhere next season. According to previous reports, Paul allegedly asked the Rockets to trade him after Houston lost to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs. However, when asked about the rumored trade request, […]

St. John’s guard Shamorie Ponds has signed with the Houston Rockets after not being selected in the 2019 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Jordan Schultz first reported the news on Friday morning, which was confirmed by Ponds himself shortly thereafter. Blessed for this Opportunity.. Im Officially a Houston Rocket.. 🚀🤞🏽 #LetsGetIt pic.twitter.com/fy9HrPFKDN — Shamorie Ponds (@ShamorieP) June […]