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All Golden State Warriors fans know who Klay Thompson is. He’s one half of the famous splash brothers and son of former Lakers big man Mychal Thompson. It’s only fitting that the 6’7 forward has become so popular in the Bay area that anyone would be glad to take a selfie with him or let […]

Chris Paul was one of the biggest dominoes to fall in what was a wild NBA offseason. He had decided to call time on his six-year stay with the L.A. Clippers. Paul ultimately didn’t get the chance to hit the open market after he agreed to opt into his contract to facilitate a trade to […]

Over the last couple of days, comments from Chris Paul and his former head coach Doc Rivers made the headlines about the All-Star point guard’s departure from Los Angeles and the Clippers. According to an article by ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan, Rivers said that Paul rubbed some players the wrong way at times and didn’t always […]

In a drama-filled offseason, it all began when the Los Angeles Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. While the Rockets added an All-Star to help James Harden, there are still questions about how the two dominant ballhandlers will be able to play together. In the 2017-18 NBA season opener against the Golden State […]

According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, point guard Chris Paul is expected to be out for Wednesday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings with a bruised left knee. Rockets G Chris Paul will sit out tonight vs. the Kings with a bruised left knee. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) October 19, 2017 Paul first […]

Doc Rivers isn’t holding any grudges after he and the L.A. Clippers tried to hold on to Chris Paul this offseason. The long-tenured coach admitted “there were a lot of reasons” why the dime maestro wanted out of La La Land and chose to make his way to Clutch City alongside budding star James Harden. “I […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni didn’t take kindly to Draymond Green’s comments prior to last night’s season-opener against the Golden State Warriors. With one-day bragging rights after a one-point upset of the reigning champions, D’Antoni darted back at Green after he said his team didn’t take defense very seriously. “Somebody said we don’t take […]

The Houston Rockets players had to check on the replay of the jumper Kevin Durant knocked down with time running out, before they figured out that he did not release it on time, and that they’ve won the game. While they celebrated on the court, one thing that was noticeable was Chris Paul already wearing […]

Tuesday night’s matchup of the Golden State Warriors vs the Houston Rockets did not disappoint. The two Western Conference powerhouses slugged it out from the very beginning with high energy. There were plenty of fireworks, starting with the Warriors scoring barrages in the 1st quarter and some unlikely players giving fans more than what they […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant was just late on his game-winning shot attempt to beat the Houston Rockets Tuesday night. As fate would have it, the Rockets escaped the season-opener with the 122-121 victory. Here’s a look at the final sequence, in which Stephen Curry also had a shot for the lead: Durant finished […]

The Houston Rockets’ Eric Gordon may be primarily known as a shooter, but in the season opener against the Golden State Warriors, he reminded everyone that he also has the ability to get to the rim and finish with authority in his offensive arsenal. The Rockets guard quickly turned on the jets as he blew […]

Wade Baldwin IV is reportedly drawing interest from multiple teams after the Memphis Grizzlies waived the second-year point guard along with Rade Zagorac to cut their roster down to 15 players. Darren Wolfson reports that the Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, and New Orleans Pelicans are among the teams who have expressed their interest in […]

Heading into his second season as the head coach of the Houston Rockets, Mike D’Antoni has an intriguing situation in front of him with an All-Star backcourt of James Harden and Chris Paul. It will remain a focal point throughout the season as his juggling of two dynamic guards will play a huge factor in […]

During the last couple of seasons in his tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers, All-Star point guard Chris Paul found himself at the center of criticism due to his style of leadership that he plays with on the court. This was an aspect of his character that only was only brought under fire when the […]

Upon his arrival to the L.A. Clippers in December 2011, All-Star point guard Chris Paul helped immediately transform the franchise into a powerhouse in the Western Conference. However, Paul’s tenure with the Clippers never saw the team break through during the playoffs to become a true title contender. According to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, it […]

With the new season about to start, one question that remains is which team will be able to give the Golden State Warriors all they can handle, and even dethrone them on top of the NBA mountain. Many consider the likes of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets as […]

A day prior to the start of free agency, the Houston Rockets made the first big splash move with the acquisition of All-Star point guard Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers. This has paired together two of the league’s top guards, who have both built strong reputations for being dominant ball-handling guards that have operated […]

James Harden will have a freedom that he hasn’t experienced since his NBA career started to take flight with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The addition of Chris Paul to this year’s Houston Rockets will relieve some of the playmaking duties from Harden’s shoulders, allowing him to spot up for more open jumpers, an activity he […]

The NBA regular season is upon us. What this means is that we’re done trying to stomach watching practice-squad quality players litter the floor during preseason games. We’re also about to see the best of the best duke it out for NBA supremacy. But let’s not forget that the intrigue isn’t solely on the basketball […]

The Houston Rockets are undoubtedly one of the top title contenders this season. They might have lost a number of role players, including Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, but they did so to acquire perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul. With Paul now playing alongside James Harden—forming what can be considered as the deadliest backcourt […]

The Houston Rockets found a way this offseason to bring in Chris Paul to their fold, putting one of the best point guards in the league today side by side with superstar James Harden which makes Mike D’Antoni’s famed offense much more lethal. However, with new personnel, especially someone as big as Paul, comes the […]

With Monday being the last day for teams to offer some of their players contract extensions, the Houston Rockets have made a decision on the future of their promising young big man, Clint Capela. Capela will be headed to restricted free agency next summer, with the team having the right to match any offer given […]

Despite a key upgrade, adding All-Star point guard Chris Paul into their new-look roster, Draymond Green isn’t convinced general manager Daryl Morey and his Houston Rockets have what it takes to beat his Golden State Warriors. A frantic Morey noted no team had what it took to stop this Western Conference buzzsaw from making its […]

The Atlanta Hawks have signed free-agent point guard Isaiah Taylor to a two-year deal, The Vertical’s Shams Charania reports. Free agent guard Isaiah Taylor has agreed to a two-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 16, 2017 Taylor, 23, was recently cut along with Tim Quarterman, […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni plans to make new addition Chris Paul into a three-point shooting extraordinaire this season. Playing within the team’s philosophy, the dime maestro will see his number of trey attempts kick up drastically with this offense, which led the league in three-point attempts in 2016-17. Paul shot 114-of-260 from deep on […]

The Houston Rockets have made what could be their final cuts ahead of the regular season as they released Danuel House and Cam Oliver, Fox 26 Houston sports director Mark Berman reports. From the #Rockets: pic.twitter.com/9FqHqB7awZ — Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) October 15, 2017 Danuel House went undrafted out of Texas A&M in 2016 and played […]

Things are heating up between Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and the former head coach of the Rockets turned NBA on TNT analyst Kevin McHale. It started with McHale breaking down Harden as a player and in the process questioning Harden’s ability to be a leader. McHale essentially said Harden doesn’t have it in […]

For most NBA teams, completing a number of transactions involving players are necessary in order to stay below the luxury tax line and save the money for future signings. However, for new Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, he does not mind paying extra, to increase the chances of his team to reach the Finals. The […]

Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale believes James Harden is not a leader while discussing the Chris Paul trade. After spending close to four seasons together, Harden called McHale a ‘clown’ and has more to say about his leadership. According to Victoria Nguyen of The Score, Harden says […]

The NBA has partnered with NBA Digital and NextVR to bring a brand new experience to fans across the world. On opening night, the NBA will debut its 3D Virtual Reality experience for all 30 NBA teams. Beginning Oct. 21 a free preview will screen during the matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

To begin what was a dramatic offseason, the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers. Two weeks later, Leslie Alexander announced he was selling the team, which was eventually sold to Tilman Fertitta for a reported $2.2 billion. While the Rockets only gave up role players and prospects in the Paul trade, […]

The New York Knicks were once again beaten on their home floor this time in a 22-point rout at the hands of the Houston Rockets. The Rockets shot an effective 54 percent from the floor and nailed 22 three-pointers at a 48 percent clip — now scoring at least a ridiculous 22 threes made per […]

The longtime saga between the Houston Rockets and their pursuit for former New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony came to a close after the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled a last-minute move to acquire his services prior to the start of training camp. While many questioned the team’s chemistry with Melo on the team, especially after […]

Last weekend, Las Vegas was rocked after a devastating shooting incident at a country concert that saw 58 people lose their lives while numerous others were injured in the process. Since then, many have reached out in support of helping those who lost loved ones during the tragic event. According to Fernando Ramirez of Chron.com, […]

In their first season together, James Harden and head coach Mike D’Antoni found immediate success with the Houston Rockets. With D’Antoni asking Harden to play point guard, he averaged a double-double while leading the Rockets to the third-best record in the Western Conference. As Harden prepares for the 2017-18 NBA season with Chris Paul, his […]

After spending three-plus seasons together, former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale believes James Harden is ‘not a leader.’ While McHale believes Harden is a ‘phenomenal basketball player,’ he believes the addition of Chris Paul will allow the 28-year-old to focus purely on basketball. Following practice, Harden responded to McHale’s comments by calling him a […]

Former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale couldn’t help himself but to laud his former team’s new addition Chris Paul during an episode of NBA TV’s Open Court, when prompted to talk about his arrival this offseason. Paul was acquired in a trade prior to the start of free agency, which forced Houston to give […]