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Houston Rockets guard James Harden has easily established himself as one of the NBA’s elite players in recent years. It seems Utah Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha saw it coming ever since their days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to becoming an MVP frontrunner, Harden was a sixth man for the Thunder. According to Eric […]

The 2018-19 NBA MVP Race is almost over with the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden all but guaranteeing that this year’s battle for the crown will come down to just them. Both are considered locks for the 2018-19 All-NBA First Team, but the question remains as to who will join […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder had high praise for Chris Paul’s leadership qualities ahead of Sunday’s first-round playoff matchup. Paul, now 33 years of age, has been known as a floor general for quite some time. He sees the court like few others can, and his knack for calling audibles on the fly is […]

The Houston Rockets handily took Game 1 of their first-round playoffs matchup against the fifth-seeded Utah Jazz, 122-90. Following the huge win, all eyes (and ears) were on MVP frontrunner James Harden in the post-game press conference. So much so, that Rockets point guard Chris Paul felt that he had no value on the podium […]

The Utah Jazz had no answer for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden on Sunday night, as the reigning MVP led his side to a lopsided 122-90 Game 1 victory in this first-round playoff matchup. After the game, Harden was seen on camera giving his game-worn shoes to a young fan, which turned out to be […]

The Utah Jazz strategy against the Houston Rockets’ James Harden seems to be a conscious and deliberate effort in preventing his patented stepback jumpers and forcing him to go inside. Unfortunately for Ricky Rubio, his intentions may be a little too obvious. In a clip making the rounds on the internet, the Spaniard picked up […]

The Houston Rockets may have failed to replicate their performance last season, but they are still a pretty good team. Heading into Game 1 of their best-of-seven first round series against the Utah Jazz, a lot of people believe that they are peaking at the perfect time. The Rockets have struggled all season, and a […]

The Houston Rockets have officially started their playoff run against the Utah Jazz, with the goal of finally achieving what they failed to accomplish last season. The Rockets came up short of making the NBA Finals in the 2017-18 campaign, losing to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Now, […]

After a long, 82-game campaign (who are we kidding? The season flew by like it always does), the 2019 NBA Playoffs are finally here, and while pretty much everyone is expecting the Golden State Warriors to win their third straight championship, a lot needs to be settled. And no; I don’t just mean who is […]

The Utah Jazz, thankfully, are poised to be close to full strength for their first-round series against the Houston Rockets. According to Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune, point guards Ricky Rubio and Raul Neto are probable for Game 1, while wing Kyle Korver is listed as questionable. Jazz injury report for Sunday vs. Rockets: […]

There is no doubt that Houston Rockets guard James Harden had one of the most magnificent scoring seasons in the history of the NBA. The reigning MVP averaged 36.1 points per game this season, which is the most since Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan averaged 37.1 back in 1986-87. Next to Harden on the scoring […]

The Utah Jazz got the short end of the stick on Wednesday night. Despite the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers each facing double-digit deficits in the fourth quarter of their regular-season finales, both teams were able to pull out comeback victories, inching ahead of the Houston Rockets in the standings to earn the second […]

Ahead of the Houston Rockets’ first-round playoff matchup against the Utah Jazz, Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni acknowledges the fact that his team’s opponent is dangerous. Although the Rockets hold the home-court advantage, D’Antoni warns Houston about being too complacent, especially since the Jazz will have point guard Ricky Rubio to run their offense this […]

The Houston Rockets believe they are a “deeper” team this season compared to last year’s group that took the No. 1 seed in the NBA. The Rockets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference this time around. They will face the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2019 playoffs. Rockets shooting guard […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder says “there’s no better player in the league” than Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden. The Jazz and Rockets will meet in the first round of the playoffs. Game 1 is on Sunday in Houston. It’s a rematch of the 2018 Western Conference semifinals, with the Rockets winning that […]

The Utah Jazz will be facing the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, and while the odds don’t seem to be in their favor, Donovan Mitchell has already set his sights on a bigger prize heading into the postseason. The star sophomore, ever confident, believes that the Jazz have what it takes […]

Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela is expected to play in Game 1 of the first round playoff matchup agains the Utah Jazz, despite missing Thursday’s practice with an illness, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. “He’s been under the weather the last two days,” said head coach Mike D’Antoni, who recently came […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni recently returned from an illness to see his team seeded fourth in the Western Conference by season’s end — not exactly the result he expected, but one that will still allow him to propel this team throughout the playoffs. As fate would have it, a last-second 3-pointer by Paul […]

John Wall doesn’t have a vote for MVP. If the Washington Wizards’ injured point guard did, though, his justification for picking Giannis Antetokounmpo over James Harden is one that would no doubt be shared by many of his fellow voters. In a sit down with Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Wall explained that Antetokounmpo’s status as the […]

Without a doubt, the Houston Rockets are one of the NBA’s best teams. They hold the fourth seed in the Western Conference and will face the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs. It’s no surprise the Rockets do the little things right, and the numbers support it. They are one of the […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul was able to pay homage to his good friend, Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade, in his final game. However, it seems Paul is ready to get playoff basketball started. Houston is set to square off against the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs. […]

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 […]