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Draymond Green isn’t sweating the ultra-competitive race taking place atop the Western Conference, where four teams are rabidly vying to stay in the best spot possible prior to the end of the season. The Houston Rockets have railed off 17 straight wins, and while the Golden State Warriors have the shortest streak of any of […]

Draymond Green knows just how long Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has been waiting for a crack at an MVP award. The Beard has been in the conversation for the last three seasons, first losing to Stephen Curry in 2014-15, then again in 2015-16, as Curry was named the first unanimous MVP, and most […]

The top four teams in the Western Conference have been on an absolute tear during the 2017-18 NBA season, winning 39 combined games straight in between them, plowing through the rest of their competition as they all make a run for the highest possible seed prior to the postseason. According to A.J. Neuharth-Keusch of USA […]

Michael Jordan isn’t just the best NBA player of all time, he also completely changed the way the shoe game was looked at across the league. He started the Jordan Brand and he has had some of the most famous players in all sports under him. The former Chicago Bulls superstar has also made Nike the […]

Russell Westbrook and James Harden are undoubtedly two of the best players in the league today. Proof of this is the high level of play from them since last season, where they finished first and second in the MVP voting. This year has not been different, with the two superstars continuing their superb play, especially […]

Where LeBron James is going will be the hottest topic of this summer’s free agency period, and honestly it might be the hottest topic right now. Everyone has an opinion on where LeBron James should go, and Chris Broussard joined The Herd with Colin Cowherd and gave his two cents worth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na0qxqUio_g He talked about how […]

The Houston Rockets will be without some of their key players for tonight’s Western Conference clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder, missing the likes of sharpshooter Ryan Anderson, and new additions Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright. In their absence, Luc Mbah A Moute will see more playing time at the power forward spot and Gerald […]

When the Houston Rockets traded for Chris Paul last offseason there was a lot of questions about how well he and James Harden would be able to work with each other. But it was pretty clear early on in the season the two could co-exist and they currently have the Rockets sitting with the best […]

James Harden, The Beard, or however you address him, is currently having a career year for the Houston Rockets. It was already hard to imagine Harden improving any more since he finished second in MVP voting last year. This season, Harden is posting averages of 31.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. He […]

For the last three years, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA. In 2015, the Warriors seemingly came out of nowhere to win their first championship in the Stephen Curry-era against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their historic offensive prowess backed by their incredible defensive abilities made them virtually unstoppable. At this time, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the ultimate bar-measuring game, taking on the hot-shooting Houston Rockets on Tuesday, as part of TNT’s doubleheader. The Thunder got the best of the Rockets before without Chris Paul, taking a 112-107 win in their first meeting, but this will be the first time Paul George sees them with their […]

The red-hot Houston Rockets have won 15 straight games, but it sounds like they’ll be without the services of several rotational players for Tuesday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to a report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Joe Johnson (illness), Ryan Anderson (hip), and Brandan Wright (sore knee) will be […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon had been a large component missing from the team’s equation, as he was out for four straight games with an illness. The sharpshooter came back and connected on seven 3-pointers on only eleven attempts Saturday against the Boston Celtics. It was only Gordon’s second game back, but now he […]

Basketball fans got to enjoy one heck of a game on Saturday night between two teams who could potentially meet in the NBA Finals in June. At Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets rallied past the Boston Celtics and managed to hold on for a thrilling 123-120 win, Houston’s 15th victory in a row. Rockets small […]

The entire basketball world knows how good of a player James Harden is. He has the ability to score in a variety of ways, making him a nightmare matchup for anyone assigned to cover the Houston Rockets bearded superstar — even if he is defended by some of the best in the league on the […]

In a thrilling game between two elite teams on Saturday night, the Houston Rockets were able to rally and then hold on for a 123-120 win over the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center for their 15th victory in a row. Rockets small forward Trevor Ariza was a big reason for Houston’s clutch play down the […]

Daryl Morey, famed analytic genius and general manager of the Houston Rockets couldn’t help but hide his giddiness: These guys currently have the #1 offense ever https://t.co/xuot27z8nE pic.twitter.com/B8b8a0YVJa — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) February 14, 2018 That tweet was sent out on Valentine’s Day (how romantic) and as of Friday, March 2nd, 2018, his team […]

The Houston Rockets have launched beyond the stratosphere with their recent 14-game win streak, going undefeated in February and taking over the top seed in the NBA right before the All-Star break. Though, Rockets star James Harden isn’t getting comfortable quite yet with 21 games left in the schedule. “We’re not at a place we […]

It’s a full slate of basketball across the NBA on Saturday but the biggest game takes place in primetime on ABC. Two of the best teams go at it when the Boston Celtics make the trip to Houston to take on James Harden and the Rockets. It’s a huge game for both teams as they […]

Over the past couple of seasons, popular YouTuber and NBA impersonator Brandon Armstrong has made some very hilarious videos. From re-enacting how the big stars of league play, to depicting how fans react to some crazy plays, he has done it all and received a lot of views from the clips he has uploaded. The […]

The move that shook the basketball world, or also known as the absurd crossover and staredown James Harden made on Wesley Johnson has been a very popular topic for fans around the world. Already a day from the time he pulled it off, some hilarious videos of it have been made and making its rounds […]

The Houston Rockets have undeniably been one of the best and most entertaining teams in the NBA. That has been due in large part to the amazing contributions of James Harden, who currently the favorite to win this year’s MVP award. Harden is averaging 31.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 8.9 assists this season and has […]

The wicked crossover that James Harden pulled off against Wesley Johnson on Wednesday is still one of the most talked about plays in the basketball world. Videos of it are continuing to make its round on the internet, particularly on different social media platforms, and fans are even coming up with hilarious parodies of it. […]

Isaiah Thomas of the Los Angeles Lakers is the latest to shower Houston Rockets star James Harden with some praise, following the destructive nature of his step back on L.A. Clippers small forward Wesley Johnson, one that is bound to be engraved in players’ memories for the next few days. “He sat him down, as […]

LeBron James lauded his greatest threat in a race for the MVP award, James Harden, after he pulled off one of the most savage moments of the NBA season, shattering the ankles of L.A. Clippers’ forward Wesley Johnson during the first quarter of Wednesday night’s outing. The King didn’t hold back in his praise for […]

Head coach Luke Walton and his young Los Angeles Lakers (26-34) recently matched their win total from last season with Monday night’s 123-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. While the Lakers will look for their fourth straight win tonight against the Miami Heat, coach Walton still can’t help but admire what superstar guard James Harden and […]

The Golden State Warriors are closely trailing the Houston Rockets for the top seed in the West and the best record in the league, with the Rockets holding a 2-1 series tiebreaker this season. Warriors forward Draymond Green was relatively nonchalant a the situation, despite losing the top seed prior to the All-Star break in […]

In lieu of their post-game incident with the L.A. Clippers in January, the Houston Rockets attached strips of caution tape to the exterior of their locker room door after Wednesday night’s meeting as a bit of a joke. There were no security guards this time, but the message was clear. The last laugh in the […]

James Harden pulled off one of the most nonchalantly-disrespectful highlight reels of all-time, giving L.A. Clippers forward Wesley Johnson the goods with a guard version of Shawn Kemp’s dunk-and-point from 1992. The Beard stopped on a dime with his patented step back move, seeing Johnson stumble to the floor, attempting to get back, giving Harden […]

The first half of the game between the Houston Rockets and L.A. Clippers on Wednesday was a one-sided affair, with the visiting team dominating the action as they ended up leading 61-43 after the first 24 minutes. However, there was no other play that summarized better how the Rockets dominated the Los Angeles team than […]

Throughout his stellar career, James Harden has shown how good he is when competing during games. His very impressive skill set that includes the ability to score from almost anywhere, coupled with excellent handles, have made him a nightmare matchup for his defenders. The Houston Rockets superstar once again showcased that on Wednesday against the […]

Stephen Curry spoke at length about the Houston Rockets’ brash confidence, despite only being within a half game ahead of the Golden State Warriors for the best record in the league. Rockets star James Harden recently told ESPN that this is the best team he’s ever been on, prodding his chances to finally make a […]

James Harden and his band of merry Houston Rockets have been making noise in the league all year, and are now considered to be the only team with a legitimate chance of unseating the Golden State Warriors in a playoff series. Harden, in addition to saying recently that “this is the year” the Rockets have […]

The NBA is a haven for competitive players that just want to win. With that comes the eventual trash talking that occurs between players on the court, and Houston Rockets guard James Harden had some thoughts on that in a story by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Law Murray. The story has comments from players from […]

Superstar guard James Harden and the Houston Rockets are simply not messing around right now. They’ve won 13 games in a row and don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, either. The favorite for the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player award knows what the Rockets are capable of doing this season. In an exclusive […]

Challengers out West appear to be falling away one by one, leaving the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets clear of everyone else and looking likely to meet in the Western Conference final.  They look to have superior lineups right now, and with other teams having problems they need to deal with, the Warriors and […]

Houston Rockets forward Joe Johnson was showered with warmth upon his arrival at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Utah, the place he called home for the last season and a half. Upon his return, Johnson was met by staff and players, just as cordially as he had when he was playing with the team, all […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul and teammate James Harden’s mother had a Shaqtin-a-Fool-worthy encounter at the end of Monday’s 96-85 win over the Utah Jazz. As Paul crossed the half-court line to dribble out the clock, he reached over to ”Mama Harden” for a quick dap — just a casual acknowledgment of a quick […]

With time running out and the Houston Rockets comfortably ahead by nine points, Chris Paul was dribbling the ball out to complete their road victory on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Seeing the game’s situation, a fan seated at courtside raised her hand to give the point guard a high-five. He obliged by tapping her […]