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What James Harden has been doing this season is nothing short of historic. The one-man show he has been able to put on to help the Houston Rockets stay alive in the Western Conference playoff picture has been magnificent. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni knows this and doesn’t have any ear for the criticisms that […]

The Houston Rockets have been exploring all avenues in order to add some much-needed depth to their roster. In their search for a power forward to spend some time backing up starter P.J. Tucker, it appears they have reunited with a familiar face. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that the Houston Rockets have signed Terrence Jones […]

Earlier in the season, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is the best offensive player of all time, and he received a lot of flack for it. But like any loyal boss, Morey isn’t backing down from his claim and once again reiterated at All-Star weekend that Harden is […]

Earlier in the season, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo got into a scuffle in the middle of a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in which the two point guards came to blows. Not only that, but Paul said that Rondo spat on him, which Rondo later […]

If the Houston Rockets are going to climb up the Western Conference standings, star shooting guard James Harden and forward P.J. Tucker know the team has to be better on the defensive side of the ball. Scoring will never be an issue for Houston. They are currently averaging 113.1 points per game, which is 11th […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta wants his team to get at least 50 wins this season, but shooting guard Eric Gordon doesn’t want to stop there. Gordon is so confident that he believes the Rockets will beat Fertitta’s goal of 50 wins. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta told @Jonathan_Feigen that 50 wins is a goal for Houston. It […]

The Houston Rockets will be a little lighter on depth for at least their next two games as guard Iman Shumpert is set to miss time: Rockets wing Iman Shumpert is out against Lakers and Warriors with a sore right knee — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) February 20, 2019 This is a bad time for Iman […]

James Harden has quickly risen as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s biggest threat for the Most Valuable Player award, but Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has a bulletproof argument to counteract those who favor The Beard over The Greek Freak: “What is the most valuable player? He sets the tone for our entire organization, our work ethic, our […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has put himself in tight competition for a second consecutive Most Valuable Player award after catching up to Milwaukee Bucks phenom Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent months. His bruising style of barreling down court and drawing fouls, coupled with a patented step-back move, have made The Beard into an offensive juggernaut, […]

James Harden’s public pursuit of the Most Valuable Player award has at times rubbed players and media alike the wrong way, as they have become irritated by the Houston Rockets guard’s scoring barrage consisting of parades to the free-throw line and step-back jumpers with unlimited attempts available to him under Mike D’Antoni’s offense. The Beard […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden made a brief case for his MVP chances in a sit-down interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, explaining: “Look at all we’ve had to go through,” said Harden. “You put any other guy in the situation that I’ve been in and they probably wouldn’t be here in the same situation. We […]

The Houston Rockets are having a very rocky go of it. They are currently 33-24 and sit in the fifth seed of the NBA’s Western Conference. The season started out very slowly for the Rockets. Chris Paul had been on and off injured, and when he was on the floor, wasn’t very effective. Their lack […]

The Houston Rockets have been without center Clint Capela for over a month. The 24-year-old injured his thumb in a game on January 13 and required surgery. However, Houston may be close to getting Capela back, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Clint Capela spent the All-Star break in Houston working out and playing 1-on-1 […]

For the first time since their fight at Staples Center on the second game of the season, Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul will face Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo on Thursday night. Rajon Rondo allegedly spit in Chris Paul’s face, and then an all-out brawl ensued with both point guards landing punches. Paul […]

Houston Rockets starting center Clint Capela returned to practice on Thursday, and barring a late setback, Capela is expected to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Capela underwent surgery on his right thumb after suffering torn ligaments. He has been out since Jan. 14. Rockets center Clint Capela is returning to practice today […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says he can’t compare himself to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain because Wilt was on another level. Harden has scored at least 30 points in 31 consecutive games, a feat no one has done in the NBA since Chamberlain. https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1097967906925748229 Harden is currently on a scoring tear that we didn’t […]

James Harden previously warned the rest of the NBA that he was coming for a second-straight MVP. The Houston Rockets guard has now put together 31 straight games scoring 30 points or more, going from forgotten to a contender for the award. Yet the reigning Most Valuable Player assured he’s not worried about the award, […]

James Harden will need to be at his absolute best if the Houston Rockets want a run at the NBA championship. For this to happen, the reigning MVP will have to be in tip-top condition. In an exclusive interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Harden shared that he is doing a lot more weightlifting this season […]

James Harden’s unreal scoring streak has been looked at as a scorer’s dream, given the full green light to take any shot he desires in Mike D’Antoni’s offense. Yet the Houston Rockets guard argues his torrid streak has been more due to need than want: “I’ve seen it all,” Harden told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. “I’ve […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden does his best to block out all the outside noise, but the reigning MVP admits it’s hard to hear ex-NBA players criticize his game. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant said Harden’s style of basketball won’t win a team a championship, while NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen […]

During a discussion on who is the best foreign player to ever play in the NBA, FS1’s Shannon Sharpe said Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon is the clear answer. That’s when Skip Bayless chimed in and said San Antonio Spurs great Manu Ginobili was better than Olajuwon, prompting Sharpe to tell Bayless he was going to throw him […]

During the All-Star Game on Sunday night, Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George gave Houston Rockets stud James Harden a taste of his own medicine, knocking down a step-back jumper over the step-back king. Afterward, George had some fun with it: “Hit him with his (expletive),” said George, per NBA Reddit. “No, it’s fun going […]

The Houston Rockets are 33-24 on the season, good for fifth place in the Western Conference. After finishing with the best record in the NBA last season, things have been up and down for the Rockets this season and owner Tilman Fertitta wants his club to finish out the year strong. Houston got off to a […]

The nature of All-Star Weekend leaked out some important and somewhat personal conversations between players and coaches, this one between Stephen Curry and Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, who spoke at length about Houston Rockets guard James Harden and the recent tear he has been on. Curry shared with Budenholzer part of his conversation with […]

Where would the Houston Rockets be without superstar guard James Harden? Probably nowhere near the Western Conference playoff picture, but that apparently doesn’t mean that Harden is the most beloved player in the Rockets’ locker room. According to a recent report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, some of Harden’s Rockets teammates aren’t too fond of […]

One of the reasons why Team LeBron are the heavy favorites to win tonight’s All-Star Game is because LeBron James was fortunate enough to pick most of the best players available during the All-Star draft. Two of LeBron’s picks are Houston Rockets’ James Harden and Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard. During the All-Star Game warm-ups, Harden […]

It appears as though this year’s edition of NBA All-Star Weekend has drawn much more than just the top players from around the league. With at least one unexpected face currently in attendance in Charlotte, North Carolina, former No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet was recently seen working out in front of representatives from the […]

If the NBA regular season ended today, the Houston Rockets would enter the playoffs as the N0. 5 seed in the Western Conference. But Rockets forward P.J. Tucker feels the seeding is irrelevant when it comes to Houston’s chances to make it to the organization’s first NBA Finals since 1995. Tucker told Kelly Iko of The […]

In a recent interview with Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker commented on what it was like to play for head coach Mike D’Antoni: It’s nothing like it. I’ve had a couple of coaches like that in my life, Rick Barnes being one in college. Now with Mike, there’s nothing like it. […]

You have to give James Harden credit. At least the Houston Rockets superstar is embracing his role in the NBA world’s most tired, ultimately meaningless debate. During a break between his commitments on All-Star Saturday, Harden was questioned – or shouted, at really – by one extra bold fan about his perceived penchant for traveling. […]

Dwayne Wade will retire at the end of the 2018-19 season as one of the best shooting guards of all time. There’s even a legitimate case to be made that the Miami Heat legend should rank ahead of Kobe Bryant in the league’s historical hierarchy, leaving him behind only the untouchable Michael Jordan in the […]

Ray Allen seemed something close to ageless during his NBA years. The 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee was notorious for his dedication to fitness and pre-game preparation during his career, leading to multiple contenders reportedly showing interest in signing him even after he has been away from the game for over a […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says he’s not focused on winning his second consecutive MVP award and is more excited about the second half of the season because his team is going to be healthier. Rockets starting center Clint Capela is expected to return to the lineup soon. The big man has been out […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul says the commitment and determination that Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has is something young players can learn from when they are going through hard times. Rose has suffered four knee injuries since winning the MVP award in 2011, and while he has come close to walking away […]

Dwyane Wade is playing his final season in the NBA. During his career, he earned the reputation as one of the best shooting guards in the history of the league. Wade is playing his 13th and final All-Star game on Sunday, in what people see as a formality for him to pass the torch to […]

Former NBA star and future Hall-of-Famer Ray Allen put on quite a show in the All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night, pouring in 24 points to go along with nine rebounds and five assists. Being that Allen is not too far removed from playing in the NBA and is still in phenomenal shape, his performance […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden says Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose is “different” in the sense that Rose’s work ethic and love of the game sets him apart from other players. Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history back in 2011 with his hometown Chicago Bulls, Rose has suffered four knee […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Paul George has been playing great basketball as of late, but his three-point shot was off in Thursday night’s 131-122 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. In fact, George missed 14 of his 17 attempts from beyond the arc, which is good for a new franchise record. Paul George missed a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t the only team courting Markieff Morris following his buyout last week. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Toronto Raptors are among a host of other teams who hoped to sign the free-agent big man before he agreed to terms with the Thunder on […]