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The Houston Rockets are rewarding Gary Clark with a three-year deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Clark is signing a three-year, $3.7M deal with the Rockets, league sources said. Contract is fully guaranteed this season, half guaranteed in ’19-20 with incentives to make it full, and guarantee date in ’20-21. This definitely good […]

Houston Rockets point guard Brandon Knight has been dealing with an ACL injury since March of 2017 but it sounds like the former eighth overall pick is nearing a return, according to a report from the Houston Chronicle‘s Jonathan Feigen. Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni, with no immediate plans to alter his backcourt rotation of James […]

The new-look Minnesota Timberwolves faced the Houston Rockets for the first time since being eliminated from the first round of the playoffs last season. Yet the score at the half was not the only reason for concern, as being outscored by 14 in a quarter was only the beginning of veteran Taj Gibson’s ire. “You […]

The Houston Rockets acquired shooting guard Brandon Knight from the Phoenix Suns in the Ryan Anderson trade, but the scoring guard hasn’t played in a game yet as he’s recovering from an ACL injury in his left knee. On Wednesday, though, Knight took a big step, going through his first full-team practice for the first […]

Derrick Rose gave some deserving praise to teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Robert Covington for their work on defense against the Houston Rockets, a game that saw the Minnesota Timberwolves pull back to the .500 mark after starting the season 4-9 with Jimmy Butler on the roster. Since, the Wolves have gone an impressive 8-3, powered […]

The Houston Rockets head office are primed to make a significant deal in the immediate future, as they have recently freed up a roster spot by waiving 6-foot-7 forward Danuel House. The team have been performing below expectations so far this season, and this move is the clearest indication yet that a substantial trade may […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday, and the reigning MVP can’t believe how cold it is in Utah. The climate in The Salt Lake City is not a kind one. With winter season here, the average temperature in Utah is usually around 20 degrees fahrenheit during December and […]

The Houston Rockets have waived shooting guard Danuel House. House only played five games with the Rockets this season, averaging 8.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in a little over 21 minutes. Houston signed House out of the G-League on November 26th when the team needed some help off the bench. Being only 25, […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey believes Carmelo Anthony can still be an effective player in the NBA, just not in Houston. The Rockets parted ways with Carmelo Anthony a few weeks ago, although he is still on the team. Houston is reportedly waiting to see if another team in the league has interest in the 34-year-old […]

The Houston Rockets look like a shell of themselves, but Chris Paul doesn’t seem too concerned with his team’s slow start. Following Houston’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, Paul reiterated his confidence in his team: “I’m still not that concerned, to tell you the truth,” Paul replied to Reid Forgrave of CBS Sports. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Taj Gibson says the players had a team meeting Monday at halftime during their game against the Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves trailed the Rockets 62-48 at halftime and weren’t playing good defense. The meeting worked, as Minnesota came back and won the game to win their first game of the season when […]

The NBA has seen plenty of technicals in the last few nights, from Patrick Beverley getting ejected after tossing the ball in the stands to Nick Nurse losing his cool over a foul call. However, the prize for the strangest technical foul call came in a matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. The Timberwolves […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves erased a 19-point lead against the Houston Rockets on Monday to win their first game of the season when trailing by 10 or more points. Minnesota outscored the Rockets by 26 points in the second half and held Houston to just nine points in the fourth quarter. It was a remarkable turnaround […]

Another undrafted rookie is making a splash in the league as Houston Rockets forward Gary Clark has had ‘positive discussions’ with the team about converting his two-way contract into a standard NBA deal. Clark has been quite an insurance in the forward position after the Rockets decided to part ways forward Carmelo Anthony just 10 […]

Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen has been upgraded to probable for the Bulls’ Saturday night matchup with the Houston Rockets, according to the team. Markkanen has missed Chicago’s first 23 games with a sprained right elbow suffered at the beginning of training camp.  The Bulls are still determining if Markkanen will start or come […]

On Fright night, the Houston Rockets destroyed the San Antonio Spurs Friday in one of the team’s best performances of the young season. Following the 136-105 drubbing, Rockets star James Harden stated that despite their recent struggles, he believes that so long as they are healthy, his team can still compete with the best of […]

Another day, another blowout loss for the San Antonio Spurs. The start of this season has not been ideal for the Spurs, and players are starting to feel ashamed of what’s happening after another disheartening result against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. “Guys feel embarrassed and deflated, and rightfully so,” said Spurs point guard […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has captivated NBA audiences over the years with his impressive offensive skills. However, in Friday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, he decided to showcase his defensive abilities in the most nonchalant way ever. The reigning NBA MVP found himself on the receiving end of a nice little bump […]

There are some executives in the league who believe Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony has played his last game in the NBA, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Rockets parted ways with Carmelo Anthony a few weeks ago, although he is still on the team. Houston is reportedly waiting to see if another team in the […]

After missing the previous three games with a hamstring injury, Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul will make his return to the lineup Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni confirmed the news when speaking to reporters pregame. Chris Paul and Gerald Green WILL play tonight, per Mike D’Antoni. — […]

The NBA’s scoring prowess has taken a real turn this 2018-19 season, as eight players have already reached the 50-point mark in a game after a mere month and a half of action. That number already doubles the number of players to ever score 50 or more points heading into December in any prior NBA […]

As a continuation of his rehabilitation process, Houston Rockets guard Brandon Knight will serve a short stint in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Injury news for Rockets, who are 9-11: Guard Brandon Knight will be assigned to the NBA G League […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta opened up about the state of the franchise after getting off to a 9-11 record, the second-worst of an ultra-competitive Western Conference. The Rockets managed a franchise best 65-win season in 2017-18, coming a game shy of reaching the NBA Finals, but suffered untimely injuries down the stretch that hindered […]

James Harden’s shooting prowess has taken a slight dip since his MVP season, but the Houston Rockets guard’s affinity for getting to the foul line is a talent hated by some and admired by others. Drawing contact is a part of the game, but a player like James Harden has turned it into an art […]

After falling down 7-0 to the Houston Rockets early in the first quarter, Mavs big man DeAndre Jordan wanted a quick word with the official after head coach Rick Carlisle called a timeout to stop the bleeding. Even if that meant screening out his former teammate Chris Paul. Paul likely remembers what it’s like to […]

The Houston Rockets’ James Harden added another notable feat to his career Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The reigning Most Valuable Player recorded a rare 5×5. Unfortunately it also included his turnovers committed for the night, as he recorded an awful total of eight. Harden played for 37 minutes on the court. He finished with 25 points, […]

Remember Carmelo Anthony? Yeah, that Carmelo Anthony who signed with the Houston Rockets over the summer only to be left out after just 10 games. We haven’t heard or seen Anthony since the Rockets announced they were parting ways with the veteran scorer. That is until now. Carmelo Anthony is back in the lab trying […]

The mid-range game has emerged as one of the most important aspects of any player’s arsenal. Having a mid-range shot can now pretty much elevate an average stud to an elite offensive star. However, as Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni explains, the mid-range shot is just not for everyone. This is especially true for […]

Coming off a 131-135 overtime loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night, the Houston Rockets sit with a 9-10 record to start the season. Compared to the 15-4 record through the first 19 games last season, it is obvious the Rockets are struggling to replicate the success they saw a year ago. Injuries have […]

The Houston Rockets have shifted their focus into acquiring wing talent after a 9-10 start to the season. Enter J.R. Smith, the estranged shooting guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers who now sits in limo after an abrupt impasse with the organization’s direction. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Rockets are keeping an eye […]

It appears that the Houston Rockets are focused on acquiring a wing talent to shore up their depleted roster. The Rockets let go of forward Carmelo Anthony after just 10 games played, and other wing acquisitions haven’t panned out as hoped. Kelly Iko of The Athletic wrote about the Rockets’ 9-10 start to the season […]

With his explosive 49-point performance against the Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant edges James Harden of the Houston Rockets for 2nd most 40-point games among active players. Durant only trails Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James on the said list. Justin Kubatko of StatMuse tweeted out this recent accomplishment of the 2014 NBA […]

Though they were defeated in overtime, Houston Rockets teammates James Harden and Eric Gordon pulled off a historic feat in Monday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. Harden, who was named the NBA’s MVP last season, racked up a whopping 54 points against the Wizards. Gordon added 36. Both totals were season-highs. Together, Harden and […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden certainly filled up the box score on Monday night against the Washington Wizards. The Beard dropped 54 points and 13 dimes but also turned the ball over a team-high 11 times. According to samfisher83 on Reddit, the unfortunate triple-double was the first of its kind in NBA history. The only other player to have 50 […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets joined another exclusive scoring club, by being just the ninth player in NBA history to record 10 50-point games. In their game against the Washington Wizards, Harden tallied 54 points on 17-of-32 shooting from the field. He was also 7-of-15 from downtown and knocked down 13-of-15 of his free […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden had quite the stat line Monday night against the Washington Wizards. James Harden, the reigning Most Valuable Player, finished with 54 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists, and 11 turnovers in the Rockets’ 135-131 loss to the Wizards. As pointed out on Reddit, Harden entered Monday averaging a career-high 5.5 […]

The Houston Rockets lost to the Washington Wizards Monday night in overtime, but star shooting guard James Harden made history in the defeat. Harden, the reigning MVP, finished with 54 points and 14 assists. By doing so, the lefty now has the most 50-point, 10-assist games in NBA history. James Harden: 5th career game with […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets got so high for a dunk that his nose bled. Harden ran a one-on-none fast break in their game against the Washington Wizards. After dunking the ball, it appeared as if something was wrong. Harden faking nosebleeds when he elevates for a dunk 😂 pic.twitter.com/Di7QJsMi8f — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is concerned with how many minutes his starters are playing, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul is dealing with a leg injury which forced him to miss Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards. The All-Star sat out Saturday night versus the Cleveland […]