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Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been on a scoring rampage this season, leading the league in points per game with 35.8. He’s also one a pretty impressive passer, with 7.7 per contest. The reigning league MVP has been able to fully utilize both his scoring and passing to his strengths, making him one of […]

James Harden scored 31 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 121-105 win against the Atlanta Hawks. His scoring output made him the first player in NBA history to score at least 30 points against all 29 teams in the league in the same season. And back court teammate Chris Paul is happy about […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is widely regarded by fans and his peers as one of the toughest and at times dirtiest players in the league. However on Tuesday night, Paul showed his more gentler and affectionate side by sharing a touching moment with a Rockets fan after the game. Houston took on the […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has a bevy of ball-handling moves in his arsenal, a fact that Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins found out the hard way during Tuesday’s contest. With Paul driving the lane during the fourth quarter, he faked Collins out with a dribble between his own legs, seemingly paving the […]

After scoring 31 points on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden has now scored 30 or more points against every team in the NBA this season. Harden, who entered Tuesday leading the league in scoring, has established himself as the best scorer in the league and it’s not even close. […]

Former NBA guard Jason Terry played two seasons with James Harden on the Houston Rockets. Harden was developing into a star during that time, but Terry saw something from Harden which he didn’t like. Terry, who joined the Big 3 on Tuesday, says Harden used to be reluctant to take more shots during games because […]

Chris Paul was drafted fourth overall by the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans) back in 2005. However, the current Houston Rockets guard thought that he would go higher and join the Atlanta Hawks. In a recent interview with Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle, the veteran playmaker admitted that he thought he was headed to […]

There is no doubt that Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks has been one of the league’s top rookies this season. At this point, it appears to be a two-horse race between Young and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks for the Rookie of the Year award. The Houston Rockets are in town to take […]

Despite the fact that the Atlanta Hawks are one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference this season, it can be argued that the up-and-coming franchise isn’t too far off from at least some success. This notion is obviously thanks in part to the presence of rookie point guard Trae Young, who is currently […]

Since the turn of the century, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the league’s most consistent teams. The team has made the playoffs in 21 consecutive seasons, and are on track to extend that streak this year. During that span, the franchise took home five championships. Those numbers already paint a picture of […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says All-Star guard James Harden gets “antsy” when he takes him out of games. So if anyone thinks D’Antoni is going to rest Harden just because the reigning MVP is dealing with a minor shoulder/neck ailment, think again, via Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic: Coach D'Antoni on James Harden […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is one of the best players in NBA history for a reason. Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Paul posted 25 points and 10 assists to help Houston defeat Minnesota by a final score of 117-102 at home. It was Paul’s 102nd game with 25-plus points and 10-plus assists, the […]

The Houston Rockets have been on a roll of late, winning 11 of their last 12 games to jump to third in the Western Conference standings. As a result, the Rockets have seen their odds to win the NBA title increase, with BetOnline.ag having them tied with the Toronto Raptors at +1200. The Golden State […]

Even though Ray Allen has long since retired from the court, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey still feels he’s got game and would be happy to sign him. Back in February, Morey spoke extensively about Allen on “The Rich Eisen Show.” At one point, Morey referred to Allen as his “white whale,” via Amico […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden played through a strained neck on Sunday night in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he did appear a bit worse for wear. The reigning Most Valuable Player winner was not his usual self in this one, and the fact that he failed to get to the free-throw line […]

Houston Rockets small forward Danuel House kept it going on Sunday, as he put forth another noteworthy performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets came out on top of this one, 117-102, and House definitely played his part in the victory. Following the win, the 25-year-old shed some light on why he believes he has been playing […]

The Houston Rockets bounced back from a questionable defensive performance during a streak-snapping loss to the Golden State Warriors with a superb effort in a 117-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Eric Gordon, who was inspired by the effort on Sunday night, noted his team must keep up this defensive effort until the playoffs start […]

The Houston Rockets shoot a ton of threes. But you likely knew that already. What you may not have known is that Chris Paul has never knocked down more than six threes in a game. During Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, however, he reached six again and tied his career mark. 🚀 @CP3 (25 […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is expected to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night, according to head coach Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni revealed that Harden’s cervical strain came back after Deandre Ayton’s foul in their match-up with the Phoenix Suns last Friday. The 67-year-old coach, however, confirmed that their All-Star guard “left feeling good” following […]

Former Golden State Warriors power forward David West thinks the Houston Rockets, and not the Oklahoma City Thunder, are the biggest challenge to the Dubs this season. The Warriors and Rockets met in the Western Conference Finals last season. Golden State won in seven games. Many believe if Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul didn’t […]

The Houston Rockets will have Chris Paul and Nene back on Sunday when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nene, who sat out the past two games, and Chris Paul, who sat out on Friday, will return Sunday for the Rockets' vs. Timberwolves. Rockets will return to their usual starting lineup, but Mike D'Antoni said Danuel […]

The Houston Rockets are listing superstar shooting guard James Harden as questionable to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. The Rockets say Harden is dealing with a cervical strain. The reigning MVP played 42 minutes on Friday versus the Phoenix Suns. Harden finished with 41 points, nine rebounds and 11 assists in the Rockets’ 108-102 […]

As the Houston Rockets prepare for the playoffs, James Harden tells reporters that he wants to play in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer. The tournament takes place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15 in China. Harden—along with Rockets teammates Chris Paul and Eric Gordon—is on the national team roster, along with 33 […]

A game against the Phoenix Suns should be easy pickings for a legitimate title contender like the Houston Rockets. However, last year’s Western Conference Finalists had some trouble taking down the lowly Suns on Friday night. Following the game, Rockets superstar James Harden noted that Houston has to get better defensively throughout the whole game, […]

In a crucial moment on Friday, the Houston Rockets were clinging onto a four-point lead against the Phoenix Suns with under two minutes remaining. With Phoenix’s Devin Booker in possession of the ball, a quick whistle was blown when Houston defender P.J. Tucker was called for a non-shooting foul. Tucker didn’t take the call kindly […]

It’s almost as if he never left. Houston Rockets forward Danuel House was back in red for his squad Friday versus the Phoenix Suns, his first game with the franchise since Jan. 14 after having run out of days on his two-way contract. But he was back in the thick of it from the get-go, […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has made a season out of posting unique stat lines. After re-writing history books with his scoring performances earlier this season, Harden was back at it again in a new manner during Friday’s win over the Phoenix Suns, collecting 41 points, 11 assists, nine rebounds, six steals, and three blocks. […]

Despite having the worst record in the West, the Phoenix Suns haven’t given up on their season just yet. Playing the role of spoilers, the Suns travelled to Houston on Friday and gave the Rockets a good fight. There were a handful of amazing plays during the contest, with one coming from Phoenix’s young sensation […]

The Houston Rockets managed to secure a victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Regardless, guard James Harden still had to give props to forward Kelly Oubre Jr. after the game. Despite The Beard’s stellar performance (which included a highlight reel play), Oubre Jr. did not make things easy for him. The two traded […]

Kenneth Faried continues to impress since signing with the Houston Rockets, especially on the defensive end of the floor. His offense, moreover, has been pretty efficient too! It didn’t take long for him to be familiar with the Rockets’ system. He immediately built on-court chemistry with superstar James Harden, and it has worked wonders for […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who recently agreed to an extension with the franchise, would like to work on a contract extension with head coach Mike D’Antoni this summer. D’Antoni is under contract with the Rockets through the 2019-20 season. Morey says he wants D’Antoni to be with the Rockets for as long as he wants […]

The 2019 season has not gone as planned for the Phoenix Suns. The team has the second-worst record in the NBA and is looking at another lottery draft pick as their main reason for optimism. Now, they will be without starting point guard Tyler Johnson for Friday night’s game against the surging Houston Rockets, according […]

Houston Rockets team insider Alykhan Bijani has just announced that veteran point guard Chris Paul is set to sit out the team’s matchup against the Pheonix Suns on Friday. Chris Paul is OUT (rest) for the #Rockets tonight. — Alykhan Bijani (@Rockets_Insider) March 15, 2019 This does not come as a shock considering the fact […]

After losing the first three matchups of the season series, the Golden State Warriors won the final regular-season matchup against the Houston Rockets, 106-104, in a game played without Kevin Durant due to an ankle contusion. Here are three takeaways from the contest. 1. DeMarcus Cousins and his bully-ball style If the Warriors and Rockets […]

After spending a full season in the NBA’s G League, Terrence Jones was given another chance to play for the team that drafted him when the Houston Rockets offered him a 10-day contract near the end of February. Even though he earned a second 10-day contract, the Rockets are now cutting ties with Jones, according […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is a notoriously pesky defender. He has always done his best to try to stop the player he’s tasked to guard. Along the way, Beverley has had a lot of confrontations and altercations with fellow NBA players, including several occasions against Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook: Beverley isn’t someone […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is feeling confident as his team gears up for the playoffs. They are currently eighth in the Western Conference standings, and with 13 games left, they will most likely do whatever it takes to avoid meeting the Golden State Warriors in the first round. Fortunately for the Clippers, they […]

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul isn’t taking any learning experiences from a season-high streak-snapping loss to the Golden State Warriors, even after the defending champions showed new wrinkles to their strategy against them by using big man DeMarcus Cousins. The Warriors’ summer addition was dominant, putting up a season-high 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting from […]

James Harden wasn’t worried that a loss to the Golden State Warriors snapped a potential double-digit win streak for the Houston Rockets, but head coach Mike D’Antoni begged to differ, hoping the 106-104 loss to the defending champions would be reason to pay attention to the mistakes they made throughout the game — which he […]