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At 32-years-old, Gerald Green of the Houston Rockets still has the hops and athleticism which would allow him to compete and possibly win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. As posted by the Rockets, below is a clip of Green lifting off and showing that he still has the jumping ability: https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1031313468446699520 It’s been more than […]

Euroleague star Alexey Shved continues to draw interest from the NBA, and has turned down contracts from the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns this off-season. It’s obvious to see why Shved is hot property at the moment, as he is coming off yet another impressive campaign in which he was […]

In this modern era of the NBA that values space and speed, big men who can shoot from the perimeter are a prized commodity. It should be a commodity that should not be priced unreasonably, though, unlike Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson. Not to knock on Anderson’s on-court ability, which is valued, but his contract […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden held his second annual charity softball game at the University of Houston’s Cougar Softball Stadium over the weekend. The charity game was a hit as Harden invited NBA players and some celebrities to participate in the exhibition. Both Harden and Utah Jazz sophomore Donovan Mitchell were caught delivering the goods […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Carmelo Anthony hoping he would be an effective third option behind Russell Westbrook and Paul George. Instead, Anthony declined in a big way, with the disappointing season culminating in a truly wretched playoff performance that rendered the future Hall of Famer nearly unplayable. The Houston Rockets are now hoping […]

Klay Thompson is already regarded as one of the top guys at his position in the entire NBA. The Golden State Warriors star can shoot the lights out with the best of them while being able to defend multiple positions. But for Mychal Thompson, his sharpshooting offspring still has room to improve and he wants […]

The landscape of the NBA has shifted in recent years. This is in most part due to the emergence of “superteams,” which is characterized by two or more superstars teaming up in the same squad. Many consider the 2008 Boston Celtics to be the very first superteam in the modern era of the league. The […]

It may have been seven years since Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert was a rookie for the New York Knicks, but time apparently hasn’t helped him forget about what current Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony asked him to do when they were teammates in New York. In a video posted by TMZ, he recounts this crazy […]

Despite all of his career achievements, recent Houston Rockets acquisition Carmelo Anthony is currently one of the NBA’s biggest antagonists. The 34-year-old appears to have had it with his haters, recently cussing out on one of them on Instagram. Rockets fan page Rockets Today posed a question on their Instagram account, asking its followers who they would pick […]

Despite rumors recently surfacing that Houston Rockets big man Ryan Anderson was drawing some interest from the Miami Heat, it appears that no deal will come to fruition. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat may be looking elsewhere for a stretch four. “Both USA Today and ESPN have floated the idea […]

We usually see NBA players battle it out with each other. But since it’s the offseason, most NBA players train with their fellows, even if they’re from different teams. A video has resurfaced featuring James Harden and Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets training with Donovan Mitchell and Royce O’Neale of the Utah Jazz. Check […]

The Houston Rockets is looking to shore up its frontcourt. The team has signed 6-foot-9 small forward Bruno Caboclo, waiving sharpshooter R.J. Hunter in the process. Shams Charania reported the development on his Twitter account. Sources: The Houston Rockets have waived former Celtics first-round pick R.J. Hunter, who was on a two-way deal. — Shams […]

There’s always fun to be had in the LeBron James household. Even as the best player in the world, there aren’t many characters bigger than the kid from Akron. He may be 33-years-old and a 15-year NBA veteran, but James is always up for a laugh and joke away from the floor, especially with his […]

Nene must be trapped back in Denver, because he made some interesting comments about new Houston Rockets teammate Carmelo Anthony. According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 KRIV, Nene still believes that Melo is a top-10 player in the league. “He can be whatever he wants to be. He’s talented. It doesn’t matter how old […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has reacted to one of the free-agent acquisitions that took the NBA by storm this offseason: the Golden State Warriors’ addition of four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year deal. Morey was a guest on The Dan Patrick Show and shared his true sentiments and concerns regarding the deal, […]

For hardcore fans, the 1995 NBA Finals will be remembered not only as a matchup between the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets but also of two legendary centers in Shaquille O’Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon. O’Neal, who had averaged 29.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game that season, was set to go head-to-head with […]

The Golden State Warriors roster is arguably the best collection of talent we have ever seen in the NBA. Dubbing them the best is an understatement because they just manage to make their roster better than the last for each year. Draymond Green is a large reason for this. The Houston Rockets is the best […]

Before becoming a successful coach in the NBA, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was one of Europe’s most celebrated stars. Today’s style of game in the NBA has proved to be more fun for the fans. The pace-and-space, small-ball offense that propelled the Golden State Warriors to three championships in four years, has absolutely […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey gave some major props to his soon-to-be Western Conference foe, LeBron James, calling him the greatest player ever during a guest interview on The Dan Patrick Show. Patrick asked him what teams he should be eyeing in preparation for this 2018-19 season, with the conversation naturally turning to the […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has proved to be a rather unique player with his uncanny ability to drive fouls on drives to the basket, a signature tippy-toe step-back move, and most importantly a left-handed stroke that catapulted him to become a league MVP. “We’re weird,” Harden said when asked about his left-handedness at the […]

On Monday, Carmelo Anthony finally put pen to paper on his one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Houston Rockets. And there’s some amount of irony in Anthony signing on with two men whose work led to the devaluation of his career in an effort to salvage what remains of it. The NBA Melo entered as […]

Nick Young’s career took an upward swing last season, finishing out the most modest role of his 11-year venture in the league with a championship. Now a free agent, the former Golden State Warriors swingman was hopeful of a reunion with former coach Mike D’Antoni, who coached him during his time with his hometown Los […]

A national championship with Syracuse and a three-time Olympic gold medalist, Carmelo Anthony has a storied basketball career. However, it hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows for Hoodie Melo or Olypmic Melo or any other, but most specifically NBA Melo, version of Melo. Despite being a 10-time All-star and 6-time All-NBA selection for 15 seasons […]

The 2017-18 NBA MVP race was one of the most interesting that we have seen in years. It came down to Houston Rockets guard James Harden and, at the time, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James. Although Harden won comfortably, the statistics suggest that this race should have been down to the wire. Irv Roland, Harden’s personal trainer, […]

The police have confirmed Houston Rockets star James Harden’s presence at a fight incident at the Scottsdale nightclub over the weekend. As reported by BrieAnna J Frank of Arizona Republic, Scottsdale police spokesman officer Kevin Watts said that the investigation is still ongoing and they can’t confirm Harden’s exact role in the incident, which happened at around 2:30 […]

Apparently, basketball analyst Bill Simmons has not yet moved on from the 2017 MVP award. As posted on his Instagram account, Simmons can be seen wearing a shirt, saying that James Harden of the Houston Rockets is the 2017 MVP and not Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmeJv9BBkBk/ To recall, Westbrook — who […]

In today’s world of social media, no trolls are safe from the wrath of star players. This time around, Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony is clapping back at the haters on Instagram. After known basketball trainer Chris Brickley posted a video of Melo and others squaring off in the gym, Anthony jumped in the comments […]

New Houston Rockets signee Carmelo Anthony finally addressed whether he will start or come off the bench for his new team. There has been speculation that he’ll be coming off the Rockets bench after he refused to come off the bench with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season. Speaking to TMZ, however, Anthony said that […]

Former Houston Rockets big man Tarik Black is taking his talents to the land of milk and honey. According to Sportando, Black has agreed to a contract with Israel-based ball club in the EuroLeague. Free agent big man Tarik Black and EuroLeague club Maccabi Tel Aviv have reached an agreement on a deal, a source told […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni thinks his newest addition, Carmelo Anthony, can coexist with this group as long as every player commits to the same goal. While stylistically, Melo has made a living through the mid-range game, D’Antoni feels his team will do well as long as his players don’t stray too far from […]

Only a day after officially signing with his team of choice, the Houston Rockets, forward Carmelo Anthony wrote a letter, thanking Oklahoma City Thunder fans for their support throughout a single season. “Throughout the entire season, game after game, you cheered me on and rooted for us as a team,” Anthony wrote, according to Erik […]

A basketball stat line is a clear barometer on how a player affects the game. Good or bad, a player’s stats will reflect that. Once in a blue moon, stat lines reflect basketball anomalies, a reflection of some of the most bizarre things in NBA basketball. Here are some of the most impressive and bizarre […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni isn’t worried about a potential starting role for his new star signing, Carmelo Anthony, even less of whether he starts or comes off the bench. While most fans have been curious to see whether Melo would finally cede into a bench role after an NBA active record of 1,054 […]

A fan offered a conspiracy theory involving Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul of the Houston Rockets. According to Redditor u/Clippersfanboy, it seemed the Anthony planned his move to Houston all along. To recall, Anthony opted into his $27.9 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to the fan, Anthony opted in despite knowing that the […]

The Atlanta Hawks does not seem to be amused at all by what they believe was a huge omission in a recent social media post. See, SportsCenter recently uploaded a graphic of Carmelo Anthony wearing a uniform partitioned by the different threads he’s worn (and set to wear) in his NBA career, but it only […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big splash this offseason by bringing in the one-of-a-kind talents of LeBron James. There’s no disputing the fact that he will be the Lakers’ main man as he is expected to be inserted into the starting frontcourt, possibly in the 3 or 4 slot, and possibly in the center […]

James Harden’s offseason took an interesting turn after he was named in a police report following an altercation at a nightclub. According to TMZ Sports, the Houston Rockets’ guard’s group was involved in an altercation and Harden saw a woman filming the ordeal. Harden took her phone and tried to destroy the evidence. Harden is […]