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There has been a lot of attention put on how Carmelo Anthony’s situation with the Houston Rockets will turn out. In a way, the Rockets season hinges on how Anthony will be able to integrate himself in the Rockets’ system especially if he’s asked to play off the bench on most nights. He made his […]

Much like last season, the Houston Rockets are once again considered as one of, if not the top contender for the title behind defending champs Golden State Warriors. For head coach Mike D’Antoni, it feels like an all too familiar situation. More than a decade ago, D’Antoni was the head coach for the Phoenix Suns, […]

Houston Rockets guard Brandon Knight suffered a torn ACL in July 2017. Since then, the Miami native has undergone three “cleanup” procedures — the most recent one (Sept. 20) stemming from an infection. As of now, there is still no timetable for his return. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey provided an official update on Knight’s […]

Carmelo Anthony came off the bench for the Houston Rockets in the team’s season-opening loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a big change for him after all the years he has played as one of the top stars in the NBA. Despite the big change, Anthony is willing to do what it takes […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony made his first NBA appearance coming off the bench on Wednesday night during a 131-112 losing effort against the New Orleans Pelicans in the season opener at the Toyota Center. Prior to his nine-point outing, head coach Mike D’Antoni compared Melo’s transition into a bench role to another great perennial […]

The Houston Rockets opened the 2018-19 regular-season at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it wasn’t the start anyone in Houston had in mind. The Rockets got blown out by the Pelicans, losing by a final score of 131-112. Although it’s just the first game of a long season, the Rockets’ loss makes one […]

Clint Capela was able to get a major pay raise this offseason from the Houston Rockets, signing a five-year, $90 million contract. It was a move that the franchise needed to make with Capela becoming one of the NBA’s best up-and-coming big men. Not only is he good on the court, he is also sporting […]

The NBA season is back, and so is Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony’s NSFW yell while grabbing rebounds. Over the past few seasons, the microphone above the rim has caught Anthony cursing while securing rebounds, and it’s become a tradition unlike any other. Making his Rockets regular-season debut Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, Anthony […]

History will be made Wednesday night in Houston, as Rockets small forward Carmelo Anthony will be coming off the bench for the first time in his NBA career. Anthony has been a starter his whole basketball life, but that won’t be the case this season in Houston. The Rockets will be starting Chris Paul, James […]

In what was the least productive season of his 15-year NBA career, Houston Rockets newest star Carmelo Anthony looks back on the ‘challenging’ season he had with the Oklahoma City Thunder last year. Anthony sat down with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols as he talked about his expectations for his new team, and the challenges he experienced […]

Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony has come a long way since dispensing Mike D’Antoni’s ticket out of New York during their time together with the Knicks, now coming into D’Antoni’s house as a sixth-man-in-the-works. The longtime veteran admitted to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols the two have mended fences since their ugly breakup in The Big Apple, […]

The Houston Rockets have joined the ranks of most other teams around the NBA landscape that have signed jersey sponsorship deals. According to the team, ROKiT Phones will serve as the team’s first-ever jersey sponsor. Like all other teams who have signed a sponsorship deal, the Rockets will wear the ROKiT patch on the upper-left […]

The Houston Rockets won’t make their 2018-19 NBA season debut until Wednesday when they host the New Orleans Pelicans. So for the meantime, the Rockets duo of Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony decided to kill time by catching live Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston […]

Carmelo Anthony is going to be coming off the bench this season for the Houston Rockets, ending his long streak of starting every game of his NBA career. Anthony has been a starter his whole basketball life, dating back to his AAU days. So the veteran scorer knows it’s going to be an adjustment for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers open the NBA season this week and there’s an argument that the team should embrace a rebuild. L.A.C. will have almost $70 million in cap space after this season. They’d also lose their draft pick if it falls outside the 1-14 range. Yes, they finished last season with a 42-40 overall record that […]

After Bryan Colangelo resigned from his role as team president of the Philadelphia 76ers, the team took a long time to hire a replacement before finally promoting Elton Brand to the role of general manager. During the Sixers’ search, they reached out to Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey, and Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN reports the negotiations actually […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden isn’t a man of many words, but the few spoken reveal much more than extended verbiage would expect. The reigning MVP has flourished under head coach Mike D’Antoni and after two years under his helm, finally revealed the secret to their successful partnership. “Because he lets me do what I […]

Josh Hart has named the hardest player to guard in the NBA, and it’s not new Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James. Instead, the second-year guard pointed to Houston Rockets star and reigning MVP James Harden. Hart made the revelation in an interview with USA TODAY Sports, via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, admitting that Harden is […]

With the regular season waiting just around the corner, the Houston Rockets have trimmed their roster to 16 players. The team has waived Bruno Caboclo, along with three other guards. The official Twitter account of the Rockets posted this development. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1051218994735271936 Among the four players that the Rockets released, the 6-foot-9 Caboclo is the most […]

Armed with the gifts to put up points in a hurry and score through an array of different ways, shooting guards are an essential element to any fantasy basketball team. Yet with so many personalities playing under this position, choosing one that fits your dynamic can be quite challenging. To help you prepare for this […]

Brooklyn Nets point man Spencer Dinwiddie clarified his intent after proclaiming he was the most improved player in the NBA last year. The 6-foot-6 dynamo expressed concern about being taken out of context before, as if slighting Most Improved Player award winner Victor Oladipo and runner-up Clint Capela. Dinwiddie wanted to make it clear — […]

The Jimmy Butler tirade during a one-hour practice session with his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates produced mixed side effects, one that can make or break his potential trade to another team before the start of the regular season. The All-Star forward took center stage in a daring, profanity-laced practice on Wednesday, teaming up with the third-stringers […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has broken barriers during his ascent to stardom after capturing two straight MVP awards. Among some of the most outstanding feats, a barrage of 402 total 3-pointers made during the 2015-16 season, a record that still holds as the most treys made in a season. Head coach Steve Kerr […]

Houston Rockets assistant coach and head of player development Irv Roland recently joined The Athletic for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, Roland was asked if James Harden can get any better than he already is. Harden, 29, led the Rockets all the way to the Western Conference Finals last season, where they were defeated […]

The Houston Rockets reached out to the Minnesota Timberwolves after their recent failed trade with the Miami Heat over the weekend, hoping to pounce on the frustration and scoop up Jimmy Butler. The Wolves were reportedly adamant in receiving shooting guard Eric Gordon and forward P.J. Tucker, but the Rockets would not move Tucker, who […]

The Houston Rockets have signed undrafted Brandon Sampson out of LSU. Via their Twitter account, the Rockets shared the news that they’ve signed Sampson, a 6-foot-5 guard who played for three years in LSU. He declared for the 2018 NBA Draft but was not selected. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1049777048917438464 An additional report by Andrew Lopez of The Times-Picayune revealed […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta says the organization would love to have Jimmy Butler on the team, but is not willing to give up unreasonable assets to acquire the four-time All-Star. Butler has requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves and has no intention of returning to the club this season. The Rockets are among the […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

When Carmelo Anthony signed with the Houston Rockets in the offseason, many were wondering how the dynamic would work between Anthony and head coach Mike D’Antoni. Anthony was coached by D’Antoni with the New York Knicks. The two had a murky relationship back then, and D’Antoni resigned from his post during the 2011-12 season because he was […]

With the formidable core comprised of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili gone, plus Kawhi Leonard being traded, critics believe that the San Antonio Spurs’ winning ways are now over. But Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni spoke out against people who are underestimating the Spurs. After their preseason win against the Spurs, D’Antoni […]

After trade talks between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Miami Heat fell apart, the Houston Rockets now get into the picture and seem to be determined to trade for Jimmy Butler. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, sources reveal that the Rockets have also been aggressive in pursuing Butler who, to recall, requested for […]

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela hurt his right hand in their preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. Fortunately, the injury is not serious and won’t affect the big man’s health in the long run. As reported by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Capela’s injury was “just a bruise.” Capela hand soreness called "just […]

San Antonio Spurs starting point guard Dejounte Murray suffered a right knee injury Sunday afternoon against the Houston Rockets and was forced to leave the game. Murray walked off the court under his own power, but will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. San Antonio guard Dejounte Murray will undergo […]

According to Alberto De Roa of Hoopshype, Sergio Llull, who was recently voted as the best international player outside the NBA, is apparently still firmly on the Houston Rockets’ radar. After purchasing his draft rights in 2009, the team and their general manager in Daryl Morey still believe that he will eventually come to play […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul knows what San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray is capable of, and he firmly believes the future is bright for the Silver and Black with the 22-year-old running the floor. The end of an era has come for the Spurs at the point guard position, with Tony Parker deciding […]

NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming has a knack of dwarfing tall people when standing next to him. That will happen when you’re 7 feet 6 inches tall. Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic recently posted a photo of himself posing with the former Houston Rockets star, along with Mavs legend and teammate Dirk Nowitzki. The Slovenian […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul is happy to join forces with Carmelo Anthony, but he has expressed his dismay over what he described as “disrespect” to one of his closest friends. Anthony signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Rockets this offseason, but the signing was met with plenty of criticisms due to the 34-year-old’s […]

The Houston Rockets are set to have a full-strength squad this Sunday, with Clint Capela and P.J. Tucker expected to be back in the starting lineup in their preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs. Capela is dealing with a sore right foot, but he expects to play Sunday against the Spurs. Capela told reporters Friday […]

The Houston Rockets were one win away from defeating the Golden State Warriors and reaching the NBA Finals last year. With the mindset of putting the team in a better position to win it all this year, team owner Tilman Fertitta is not planning on being thrifty. .@TilmanJFertitta on the luxury tax: “Trophies are always […]