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Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden are the Kia NBA Players of the Month for March and April. The Kia NBA Players of the Month for March/April! #KiaPOTM@Giannis_An34 of the @Bucks (East)@JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets (West) pic.twitter.com/WH7qtdTSLy — NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2019 For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 30.0 […]

The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz will meet in the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs with the series beginning Sunday at Toyota Center at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets finished the 2018-19 season with a 53-29 record, good enough for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. The fifth-seeded Utah Jazz posted […]

There has been much of a debate on how the league’s lottery system determines the order by which teams pick in the draft. To some, it is unfair that teams who perform poorly in the previous season are rewarded with early picks for the succeeding season. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is one such […]

Reflecting on his career as a longtime general manager of the Houston Rockets, Daryl Morey delighted Kelly Iko of The Athletic with an anecdote that could have changed the balance of power in the West back in the day. Asked of the most audacious acquisition that never materialized, Morey was quick to point out a […]

The Houston Rockets ended their regular season on Tuesday night with a razor-thin 112-111 defeat to fellow Western Conference playoffs contender, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Portland Trail Blazers logging three straight wins to close out their season, the Rockets fell to the fourth spot in the West, and will face the Utah Jazz […]

James Harden has changed the course of the Houston Rockets, bringing the franchise from playoff hopeful into a championship contender. It all started with general manager Daryl Morey’s pursuit of Harden after three years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Morey’s aggressive tactics resulting in the acquisition of the young star, one who would soon […]

The Houston Rockets could only muster the fourth seed in the Western Conference after a one-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder put their fate in the hands of their opponents on Wednesday. The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers kept their respective spots at second and third in the West, forcing teammates James Harden […]

Much of the Western Conference playoff seeding remains undecided. But the one team that truly controls its own fate is the Denver Nuggets. Owners of the second seed in the West, the Nuggets can clinch their spot with more win. Doing so, however, could result in a second-round playoff match-up with the dangerous Houston Rockets. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is set to be released from the hospital after being confined last Friday due to an intestinal virus. However, he is not expected to travel with the team as they head to Chesapeake Energy Arena to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. Can confirm Mike D'Antoni has been […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is about to become just the third player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists per game in consecutive seasons. The other two players to accomplish this feat are Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. James Harden will become just the third […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni hopes to rejoin the team on Tuesday. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle confirmed that D’Antoni remains out due to stomach flu. However, he pointed out that the veteran coach is looking to make his return to the sidelines when they play the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final […]

When Kenneth Faried saw the Houston Rockets starting PJ Tucker at the center position, he saw his future calling him from afar. Faried was with the Brooklyn Nets and not getting any playing time. The Rockets had just lost big man Clint Capela to a hand injury and were forced to start Tucker since backup big […]

Houston Rockets big man Kenneth Faried learned in his first year in the league that the NBA is a business and it can be ruthless. Faried, who was drafted by the Denver Nuggets, saw Denver trade center Nene just three months after they signed him to a lucrative five-year, $67 million contract. The Nuggets sent Nene […]

The Houston Rockets currently own 53 wins with just one game remaining against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, and yet, the Rockets’ playoff seeding in the Western Conference is anything but decided. As of right now, Houston is the third seed in the West and sits one loss behind the Denver Nuggets for […]

The Houston Rockets have been known as an offensive powerhouse for quite some time, but their latest achievement proves just how productive the team can be. On Sunday, the Rockets handed the Phoenix Suns a 149-113 loss, marking Houston’s fourth consecutive win of 24 points or more. According to Justin Kubatko of StatMuse, there have […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is like Mike…well, when it comes to his statistical achievements that is. The reigning NBA MVP just joined Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to record at least 2,700 points in a single season along with 500 or more rebounds and assists. 🚀 @JHarden13 […]

The Houston Rockets proved once again that they are the most dangerous three-point shooting team in the league this season after setting a new record on Tuesday. The Rockets made it rain from beyond the arc with 27 three-pointers, which is a new NBA record. Their hot shooting from the three-point region led to an […]

The New York Knicks are the worst team in the NBA but the lowly Eastern Conference franchise has done a few positive things along the way this season. With head coach David Fizdale trying to have his team end the forgettable campaign on a positive note this week, the Knicks’ leader is not worried about […]

The Houston Rockets have signed G League standout Michael Frazier for the remainder of the season, general manager Daryl Morey announced Sunday: https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1114906271969357824 Frazier will join the Rockets and will assume a reserve role for the squad. He may be given a few minutes of action in the team’s final couple of games of the […]

The Houston Rockets have are signing Rio Grande Valley Vipers guard Michael Frazier, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Frazier, 25, was named the G-League Most Improved Player this season after averaging 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He shot 44.9 percent from the field, a number artificially deflated due to […]

As James Harden proceeds to rack up historic numbers, add him to another list. Harden, 29, will become the sixth player ever to average at least 35 points per game in an NBA season – joining Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, Rick Barry, and Kobe Bryant. James Harden will become just the sixth player […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets had it going on on Friday night, as they cruised to a 120-96 victory against a hapless New York Knicks side. The reigning MVP dished out what was arguably the assist of the evening as he found teammate Clint Capela streaking down the lane with a between the legs […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is having quite the historical season, statistically speaking. On Friday, he locked up a feat that no other player has accomplished in NBA history. With just 26 points and 8 assists last night, Harden officially became the first player ever to average 35-plus points and 7-plus assists in a single […]

When it comes to shotmaking, Houston Rockets guard James Harden is among the best in NBA history. He’s not the quickest but has deceptive speed and strength that allow him to maintain his balance even in the most unorthodox of shots. That was in full form Friday night against the New York Knicks, specifically in […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden continues his stellar performance this season, and while the team hasn’t been able to replicate their dominance last year, they’re still one of the most dangerous teams in the league, and The Beard remains almost unstoppable on the offensive end. Harden’s signature move, the step back 3-pointer, has opposing players […]

The long wait is over. 86 year-old Bill Fitch, who spent almost three decades as an NBA coach, will finally be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. NBA sources: Former #Rockets, Celtics, Cavaliers, Nets and Clippers Coach Bill Fitch will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — Mark […]

San Antonio Spurs All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan says it’s “definitely surprising” Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker has never made an All-Defensive Team. Tucker is a stout wing defender and arguably one of the toughest guys in the NBA. DeRozan and Tucker were teammates on the Toronto Raptors, so the high-flyer knows first-hand what type […]

Kevin Durant’s tenure with the Golden State Warriors has made it easy to forget just how smooth he can be with the ball in his hands. There’s an argument to be made, of course, that Durant, playing more off the ball for the Warriors than he ever did with the Oklahoma City Thunder, has reached […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker is one of the best defenders in the NBA, but he’s never made an All-Defensive team in his career. Tucker says it would be nice to make an All-Defensive team, but that he doesn’t care because he knows how good he is on the defensive end of the floor. “I guess […]

On Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks, the Houston Rockets’ head coach in Mike D’Antoni will miss his first game ever due to illness, according to a report from Chris Iseman of USA Today: Mike D’Antoni is sick and will not coach the Rockets tonight. First time he’s ever missed a game. — Chris […]

When it comes to the Houston Rockets’ offense, superstar guard James Harden is the team’s driving force. On the other end, players and coaches all refer to small forward PJ Tucker as the engine that drives them. Tucker is among the top one-on-one defenders in the NBA. The Rockets have one of the best defenses in […]

The final week of the NBA regular season is upon us, which means the playoff matchups are close to being set. For the Golden State Warriors, a three-peat is on the table. It hasn’t been accomplished since the 2002 Lakers and 1998 Bulls. As the Warriors enter the postseason as the title favorite for the […]

Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher polled more than a dozen players in the NBA, and most of them have Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden winning the MVP award over Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo has guided the Bucks to the best record in the NBA and is putting up a stat line which hasn’t been done […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has seen the fruits of his labor following the All-Star season, now fortunate to have his full supporting cast healthy as the team prepares to hit the postseason peaking at the right time. “Yeah, it’s the best we’ve played and it’s the right time,” said Harden, according to Alykhan Bijani […]

L.A. Clippers announcer Don MacLean had some heavy criticism for star James Harden, as the Houston Rockets handed the Clips a 135-103 defeat in their own home court. With the Rockets up 30 with 8:06 remaining in regulation, MacLean proceeded to pick at Harden’s game, as the lead grew even more with him at the […]

With the game already way out of reach, Chris Paul helped the Houston Rockets put the kibosh on the Los Angeles Clippers before the final 12 minutes of action Wednesday night. CP3 banked in a deep shot from beyond half court that put the Rockets up 102-71 with 0.7 seconds remaining in the third quarter. […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is having a truly sublime season. In their game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden amassed a stunning stat that has only been accomplished twice before in NBA history. James Harden is the 3rd player in @NBAHistory to record 2,700+ points and 500+ assists in a single season, joining Michael Jordan […]

Houston Rockets combo guard Austin Rivers played four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. He got to play for his dad, head coach Doc Rivers, and with point guard Chris Paul, power forward Blake Griffin center DeAndre Jordan and veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford. Rivers was part of some good Clippers teams, but the club […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is in the midst of one of the most historic seasons in NBA history. Harden is likely to become the first player to average over 36 points per game since Michael Jordan in the 1986-87 season, while also adding 7.6 assists and 6.5 rebounds per night. In looking to become […]