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Great news for the Houston Rockets: Chris Paul appears to be on track to return from his strained hamstring next week, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. That means Paul is right on schedule with the timetable, as he practiced in full on Friday for the first time in almost a month. Paul originally […]

A new report has come out about which teams are the most active in trying to add to their rosters, with the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, and New Orleans Pelicans topping the list. According to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, in addition to the aforementioned teams, the LA Clippers, Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and Orlando […]

For years, there has been an ongoing belief that LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony will join forces. It hasn’t happened yet, but there is still a chance that it could come to fruition. According to reports, there are a few teams interested in Anthony’s services, including the Los Angeles Lakers. However, there is a rather […]

Despite a recent hiatus while still being a member of the Houston Rockets, forward Carmelo Anthony is still widely expected to find a suitor in today’s NBA, though there is no clarity if he will be traded before the Feb. 7 trade deadline, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Anthony still has “multiple choices […]

On a segment of ESPN’s the Jump, former NBA superstars Scottie Pippen and Tracy McGrady discussed how they would go about guarding James Harden. Pippen spoke about guarding him from one end to the court to the other. Pippen wouldn’t give Harden any space running from up and down the court. By taking seconds away […]

Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul says he has never seen anyone play as well as James Harden is right now. James Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring, has been putting up video game numbers since Chris Paul went down with a left hamstring injury on Dec. 20 against the Miami Heat. The reigning […]

Houston Rockets starting center Clint Capela has undergone right thumb surgery and is expected to return to the lineup at the end of the All-Star break. Capela underwent surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb. Rockets announce that Clint Capela underwent surgery to repair the ligament damage in his right thumb. He’s expected […]

Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul still has no idea when he’s going to return from his left hamstring injury. Paul suffered the injury on Dec. 20 against the Miami Heat in South Beach. The Rockets have gone 9-4 since then. Chris Paul on his rehab: "I'm doing well. Progressing, trying to get back […]

Chris Paul signed a four-year extension this summer with the Houston Rockets. If CP3’s health and play continue to diminish, Paul’s contract will be the worst in the NBA. Chris Paul signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension this past summer with the Houston Rockets. The mutual agreement between Paul and the Rockets when the […]

The Brooklyn Nets survived an offensive onslaught from Houston Rockets star James Harden, who set back-to-back career-high scoring efforts with a 58-point overtime performance following his 57 against the Memphis Grizzlies two days prior. Head coach Kenny Atkinson marveled at the scoring monster Harden has become over the last few games, combining a barreling driving […]

The Houston Rockets are still living and dying with three-pointers, as it has become their main option for offense over the past several years. And on Wednesday night, the Rockets took it to another level. Houston attempted 70 three-pointers in their showdown with the Brooklyn Nets at the Toyota Center. According to ESPN, the 70 […]

The Houston Rockets epitomized exactly what it looks like to throw a game away on Wednesday night, falling to the Brooklyn Nets 145-142. According to ESPN’s Win probability graph, the Rockets botched 98% of their probability to defeat the Nets in the final 32 seconds of the game. What makes it even worse for Houston, […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden once again had another incredible scoring performance against the Brooklyn Nets, and that allowed him to pass LeBron James for most 50-point games among active NBA players. Harden is the new King of 50-point games 👑 pic.twitter.com/6JJlD25qTZ — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 17, 2019 This is the second straight game […]

In the back-to-back 50-point games of James Harden of the Houston Rockets, not a single point came from an assist from his teammates. This statistic was observed by Mike Zavagno of Fear The Sword: James Harden has scored 57 or more points in 2 consecutive games.ZERO of his made shots in those two games were […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets now holds the fifth-longest 30-point streak in NBA history. Per SportsCenter, Harden now has 18 consecutive games with at least 30 points. Surrounding him is Wilt Chamberlain James Harden has tied Elgin Baylor for the 5th-longest 30-point-game streak in NBA history. Only Wilt has had a longer streak. pic.twitter.com/5jtWmR91eN […]

James Harden was no happy camper after the Houston Rockets’ 145-142 overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. The reigning Most Valuable Player scored 58 points to carry the Rockets through four quarters and an extra session, but his efforts went to naught as Brooklyn made their free throws in the end. Despite the loss, James […]

Earlier in the season, Brooklyn Nets big man Jarrett Allen swatted a LeBron James poster dunk attempt, which finally put him on the national radar, something that should have happened a long time ago. Now, he has added Houston Rockets star James Harden to his list of victims: Whew. Allen just stuffed that. More people […]

Entering Wednesday, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden had registered 691 isolation plays, which is more than any other team’s full roster has combined, according to Chris Herring of Five Thirty Eight. Harden currently leads the NBA in scoring, as the reigning MVP is averaging 34.8 points per game. The Beard does most of his damage […]

Houston Rockets forward James Nunnally has had a hectic past 24 hours as he agreed to join the team he once thought would take him as an undrafted free agent. The UC Santa Barbara product was initially waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves right as they made a coaching change, firing president/head coach Tom Thibodeau and […]

The Houston Rockets are hopeful shooting guard Eric Gordon can take the floor on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets after an eight-game absence, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. New 10-day contract signee James Nunnally could also make his first appearance for the team against the Nets if the paperwork and physical […]

Like many teams around the NBA, the Houston Rockets are dealing with injuries. In an attempt to shore up their ranks, the team is planning to sign forward James Nunnally to a 10-day contract: With Chris Paul, Clint Capela and Eric Gordon sidelined and Danuel House back to G League, the Rockets plan to sign […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has racked up several prestigious accolades over the course of his career, including last season’s MVP award, six All-Star nods and four All-NBA first-team selections. His latest achievement, however, is a true testament to his offensive staying power. According to Basketball-Reference, Harden (46.8) currently has the highest points per […]

Houston Rockets swingman Danuel House Jr. has come out of nowhere to play huge, impactful minutes for his team. The Texas A&M product is now looking for a contract to match his production, and apparently, the Rockets aren’t ready to offer one to him. On Tuesday night, Tim MacMahon announced that House had rejected a guaranteed three-year […]

With starting center Clint Capela expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a right thumb injury, the Houston Rockets are reportedly monitoring the Robin Lopez situation with the Chicago Bulls, according to Kelly Iko of The Atheltic. The Bulls are one of the worst teams in the NBA and they are playing rookie big man Wendell […]

The Houston Rockets and Danuel House Jr. have reportedly been unable to reach a contract agreement. House served his last of the 45 days of service with the Rockets on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. And while there was a strong belief that he would sign a deal, that apparently isn’t going to happen, according […]

Thanks in large part to reigning NBA MVP James Harden’s season-high 57-point outburst, the Houston Rockets walked away from Monday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 112-94 victory. It was his 12th 50-point performance, which is one ahead of Allen Iverson and tied with LeBron James. Last night was James Harden's 12th 50-point […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is still playing like a man possessed. On Monday night during the Rockets’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Harden racked up a season-high 57 points, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor as the only NBA players to ever score 30 or more points in at least 17 straight games: James […]

With the Houston Rockets’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, head coach Mike D’Antoni picked up the 600th win of his career, becoming the 25th coach in NBA history to achieve that feat. However, D’Antoni does not think much of the milestone, saying it merely means he’s old: “It just means I’m older […]

Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni praised his star James Harden after a season-high 57-point performance to take down the Memphis Grizzlies. Harden has trotted out one big stat line after another since his backcourt partner Chris Paul went down to a hamstring injury, but his impressive performances can, at times, be taken for granted, according […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden has scored at least 30 points in 17 straight games, eclipsing a record which was previously held by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant scored 30 or more points in 16 consecutive games. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1084997393861541889 James Harden currently leads the NBA in points per game. The reigning MVP […]

Anyone who watches NBA basketball knows that James Harden is one of the best scorers in the league. Along with Stephen Curry, he has revolutionized shooting a high volume of three-point shots. Harden’s step-back three is one of the most feared shots in the NBA, and it was on full display on Monday night against […]

Speaking for the first time since it was announced that he will be out with a right thumb injury, Houston Rockets center Clint Capela told local reporters he doesn’t know if he is going to get surgery. Clint Capela is expected to miss roughly four to six weeks with the ailment. The big man reportedly […]

Bad news for the Houston Rockets could turn into worse news for Clint Capela. News broke today that Rockets big man, Clint Capela is expected to miss four to six weeks of action. Ligament damage to his right thumb will sideline him, doing Houston’s depth concerns nor Capela’s prospective contract bonuses no favors. ESPN Insider […]

Houston Rockets starting center Clint Capela will miss four-to-six weeks with a right thumb injury, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Clint Capela has ligament damage in his right thumb: Rockets center Clint Capela will miss four to six weeks with right thumb injury, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 14, 2019 […]

Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela has been ruled out of Monday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right thumb injury, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle: Rockets center Clint Capela out with a right thumb injury. As he mentioned last night https://t.co/prQVzi8mVN was scheduled to be reevaluated today. […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets now holds for most 3-point attempts with just a single made shot (or no makes) in a single game. In their 116-109 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night, Harden was just 1-of-17 from downtown. James Harden sets the NBA record for most 3-point attempts with 1 or […]

The Houston Rockets have been a successful team since adding head coach Mike D’Antoni in 2016. His offensive schemes worked pretty well with superstar guard James Harden, who have arguably played his best years under the offensive minded coach. The Rockets have reached the Western Conference Finals in D’Antoni’s second year, but lost to the […]

The Houston Rockets are a staggering 13-3 during their last 16 games, and Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is surprised that Houston even has three losses during this stretch. The Rockets are playing amazing basketball on both ends of the floor right now, so much so that Mike D’Antoni told reporters on Saturday he is […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers is clearly happy with what he sees from the current leadership within the franchise, including head coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey. Rivers agreed to a deal with the team back in December, and since then, he’s become a major part of the rotation. He’s currently averaging 8.4 […]