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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 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James brought back “Headband Bron” earlier this season, so Houston Rockets star guard James Harden figured he might as well bring the headband back as well. The Rockets take on the Washington Wizards Monday night in the nation’s capital and James Harden is wearing a headband. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1067204837274775554 Harden used to […]

The Houston Rockets will be without Chris Paul and Gerald Green when they take on the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Chris Paul is currently dealing with a sore left leg while Gerald Green has a right ankle soreness, forcing the Rockets to sideline them when they visit the Wizards at Capital One Arena. Chris […]

The Houston Rockets have been dealing with backcourt injuries through the early stages of this season. All-Star Chris Paul was held out of Saturday night’s game against the Cavs due to a sore left leg, and Brandon Knight is still recovering from a left knee injury. As a result, Houston is looking to make an […]

The Houston Rockets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night and All-Star point guard Chris Paul will not play. The Rockets are resting Chris Paul since the team played Friday night. Houston lost to the Detroit Pistons on the road. Paul played 36 minutes versus Detroit and finished with 20 points and nine assists. Rockets […]

Houston Rockets center Clint Capella became the first player for their franchise to score at least 25 points, grab 15 rebounds, and block four shots in nine years, as per StatMuse. Clint Capela is the first #Rockets player with at least 25p/15r/4b in a game since Yao Ming in 2009. 📊 https://t.co/MGKsAZlTUX pic.twitter.com/xMQlEugSho — StatMuse (@statmuse) […]

Contrary to what people see and believe, Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets believes that teammate James Harden is an excellent defender. After their win 126-124 win over the Detroit Pistons, Paul commended Harden for his excellent stance of defense on the low post. As per Salman Ali of ESPN: “James is a really good […]

Brandon Knight could return to the Houston Rockets’ active roster in December. The 6-foot-3 combo guard is still recovering from a knee injury and has not played for his new team yet. Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic wrote about the recent improvement in the Rockets’ play, including a piece of good news for the team’s […]

Two-way player Gary Clark has made the splash the Houston Rockets needed to dig themselves out of a poor start to the season, going from being a hopeful undrafted rookie in the league to the rookie taking the bulk of Carmelo Anthony’s minutes. “I used to hear it all the time,” Gary Clark told Maurice […]

The Washington Wizards are off to a nightmarish start to the season at 5-11, and in all likelihood, the road will only get tougher for them in the Eastern Conference with a number of teams far superior to the Wizards. Washington has been a team with lofty expectations in the last few years, but they […]

With Carmelo Anthony’s release from the Houston Rockets imminent, rumors have been swirling on his next destination. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by his good buddy LeBron James, have been identified as the 10-time All-Star’s next stop. When asked about the prospect of his friend joining him in L.A., James could not provide a straight […]

Hall of Famer Allen Iverson says that Carmelo Anthony shouldn’t retire yet after his stint with the Houston Rockets. Carmelo Anthony has found himself in a world of trouble and scrutiny after reports emerged that he will be waived by the Rockets this early in the season, with the general consensus being that he should […]

Mike D’Antoni’s Houston Rockets were one of the better defensive teams in the league during the 2017-18 season and a huge reason for that success was the team’s insistence on a switch-heavy defense. The Rockets emphasized fluid switching across all positions in order to mitigate the damage done in the pick and roll. Their signature […]

The Houston Rockets seem to be settling into the season after a rocky start, and head coach Mike D’Antoni believes it’s important that his team drowns out the white noise coming from the outside. The breakup with Carmelo Anthony is creating headlines, and the shaky start from the team, in general, is leading to intense […]

There are some Miami Heat basketball people who believe Carmelo Anthony wouldn’t be a good fit for the team, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. While Anthony is still on the Houston Rockets’ roster, the franchise announced a parting of the ways with him on Thursday. The Heat have been mentioned as a […]

The Houston Rockets have won three games in a row, and All-Star point guard Chris Paul says guys getting healthy is a big reason why the team is starting to play better. Paul was reportedly dealing with a right elbow injury at the beginning of the season. His backcourt mate, reigning MVP James Harden, had […]

The Houston Rockets parted ways with Carmelo Anthony Thursday after just 10 games, but the veteran power forward is still on the roster. Anthony averaged 13.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game with the Rockets while shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 32.8 percent from beyond the arc in the 10 games he played in. Houston […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony has yet to be cut by the team despite their breakup becoming public on Thursday before a rousing win over the Golden State Warriors. The defending champions have however no reported interest in adding Melo to their fold, despite still having Patrick McCaw’s open roster spot to fill, according to […]

Carmelo Anthony is now living through uncharted waters, as the Houston Rockets recently decided to part ways with him, yet haven’t cut him from the roster yet, as his representatives evaluate the next step in his career. Rockets development coach and former NBA guard John Lucas cited what has mired Anthony in this situation, giving […]

In light of the Houston Rockets’ decision to part ways with Carmelo Anthony, former teammate Marcus Camby is still hopeful Melo can bounce back from a nasty decline at the tail end of his career. Camby, who played alongside Anthony as a member of the Denver Nuggets, noted Anthony was put in a bad spot, hoping […]

Carmelo Anthony was recently placed in basketball purgatory after the Houston Rockets declared his time with the team was over. The 10-time All-Star is still evaluating his options, as the Rockets have yet to cut him, as they look for the best potential way to part ways after 10 games with the team. Retirement, according […]