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Houston Rockets will need to find a way for other guys on the team to step up, as All-Star guard James Harden will not play tonight against the Golden State Warriors. Mike D’Antoni says James Harden will not play tonight. He was questionable with a cervical strain. — Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) February 23, 2019 Harden […]

The NBA has fined Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden $25,000 for public criticism of an official. After the Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Harden ripped referee Scott Foster, saying he should not be allowed to officiate any more of their games. Houston guard James Harden has been fined $25,000 […]

The Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday and Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is a game-time decision, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Harden didn’t participate in the Rockets’ morning walk-through on Saturday. The NBA’s leading scorer is officially listed as questionable due to a cervical strain. Source: James Harden's […]

The Houston Rockets have listed James Harden as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, due to a cervical strain in the guard’s neck. According to a report from ESPN, Harden was receiving treatment on his right shoulder and neck while resting on the bench during the Rockets 111-106 loss to the Los […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden could miss the team’s showdown against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday because of a cervical strain. James Harden is questionable for the Rockets to play against the Warriors on Saturday with a cervical strain. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) February 22, 2019 Harden, who scored at least 30 points for […]

James Harden has had it with referee Scott Foster after fouling out during Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The MVP candidate was whistled for four offensive fouls and fouled out with 1:24 left in regulation, but history says this isn’t the first time a Houston Rockets player has felt this was a “personal” […]

When LeBron James blesses your moves, you know you’ve made it, and the latest player to be blessed by The King is new Los Angeles Lakers swingman Reggie Bullock: LeBron James on Reggie Bullock: "I mean, he's a vet. Not only defensively was he getting into him w/ the game plan just trying to put […]

After amassing a 19-point lead against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, the Houston Rockets had an abysmal fourth quarter, only scoring 16 points to choke the game away. LeBron James and his Lakers emerged victorious in this one, with a final score of 111-106. Following the disappointing defeat, Rockets point guard Chris Paul did […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram played an integral role in the team’s win over the Houston Rockets. It appears even forward LeBron James was impressed with his initiative, as Ingram was more aggressive than usual in the Lakers’ 111-106 victory. James even dispelled any notion of him being just a wingman, via Ryan Ward […]

Los Angeles Lakers sophomore Kyle Kuzma was outstanding on Thursday, as he helped his team to a 111-106 victory against the Houston Rockets. Following the contest, Kuzma was all praises for his team’s effort, particularly on the defensive end, as they were able to somewhat contain MVP candidate James Harden in the matchup: Kyle Kuzma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off an impressive 111-106 come-from-behind victory on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. Following the contest, head coach Luke Walton had nothing but wonderful things to say about guard Josh Hart, who made quite an impact despite playing just 19 minutes off the bench and not putting up big numbers in […]

The Houston Rockets blew a 19-point lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game back after the All-Star break, but the backcourt duo of Chris Paul and James Harden had some beef to cook with lead official Scott Foster. The backcourt tandem cited a lack of willingness to engage with players after a […]

Chris Paul pulled a questionable maneuver on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, locking down an armbar while battling for a rebound in the winding minutes of the first half. The Houston Rockets guard took no prisoners, even if James is part of the long-known Banana Boat crew, and he was whistled for a loose […]

The Houston Rockets are bolstering their backcourt depth, signing former University of Florida guard Chris Chiozza to a 10-day contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Rockets are signing G League guard Chris Chiozza to a 10-day contract, league sources tell ESPN. A rookie out of Florida, he was preparing to play with Jeff […]

After watching his team fall out of playoff position while rehabbing a strain in his groin, LeBron James has been forced to up his intensity and engagement a bit sooner than he would like: “Obviously, we would have loved to have success when I was out, but we didn’t, so this is where we [are] […]

LOS ANGELES – After an ugly stretch heading into the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an impressive start to the final 25 games of their regular season. LeBron James and company were able to erase a 19-point deficit against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night at the Staples Center to […]

Chris Paul changes everything for the James Harden-led Houston Rockets. Even in his diminished, injury and age-related capacity, the future Hall of Famer is crucial to the Rockets’ hopes of living up to preseason expectations as the sharpest thorn in the Golden State Warriors’ side. Why? Harden, as Houston’s last two playoff appearances made abundantly […]

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 […]