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During the NBA’s free agency frenzy, many teams vied for the services of one of the premiere marksmen in the league, J.J. Redick, who was a foregone conclusion of being on his way out from the L.A. Clippers after the team had other plans following the Chris Paul trade and the acquisition of multiple assets […]

Now that Nike is soon to become the official outfitter of the NBA, the speculation about the new-look jerseys along with the shedding of the storied “home” and “away” jerseys, now known as the “icon” and “association” jerseys, are all in full go. While there is no trail of the original reel, Houston Rockets guard James Harden […]

LOS ANGELES – For years the L.A. Clippers lacked the very thing the rest of the league progressed towards: long and versatile two-way players who could create problems for opponents on offense and defense. Trading one of the best point guards in Chris Paul opened up an opportunity for the team to retool multiple positions, […]

After the surprising announcement made by Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown that team owner Leslie Alexander has decided to put the team up for sale, a potential buyer has already emerged. Lander’s and Golden Nugget Casino owner Tilman Fretitta immediately expressed his desire to purchase the franchise, but now he may have competition in becoming […]

Soon after the start-and-stop trade conversations between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks, star forward Carmelo Anthony has tossed the ultimate hand grenade toward the organization, declaring to the front office that he has no interest in being re-incorporated into this team, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said on SportsCenter. “Carmelo Anthony has made it clear to them, […]

Winds of change are blowing through New York City, especially at Madison Square Garden. With the New York Knicks recently signing Scott Perry as general manager of the team and Steve Mills and President of Basketball Operations, the tandem of Perry and Mills has made it clear that he wants to rebuild the team with […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets made a surprising announcement when they made it known that team owner Leslie Alexander has decided to put up the NBA franchise for sale. It was confirmed by CEO Tad Brown in a press conference, where he said they are looking for a buyer who will keep the Rockets in […]

The Houston Rockets have already made a number of changes to their roster this summer, but now a different kind of change may be coming to the franchise soon. It’s being reported that team owner Leslie Alexander has put up the team for sale and is currently looking for a buyer that is willing to […]

Portland is a better fit for Carmelo Anthony than Houston or New York For months, Carmelo Anthony has had a home in NBA trade rumors. With the season a few months away, Carmelo being traded is becoming more likely. Of course, recent reports indicated that the New York Knicks would halt trade talks since they […]

Prior to signing with the Atlanta Hawks in the summer of 2016, center Dwight Howard surveyed his options prior to free agency, including looking into the former franchise that got it all started — the Orlando Magic. The 6-foot-11, 265-pound hulking big man wasn’t shy about admitting that he asked if the organization would be interested in […]

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has found a new home. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the defensive-minded forward has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, and will be reunited with his teammate with his former L.A. Clippers teammate in Chris Paul. Free agent Luc Mbah a Moute has reached an agreement with the Houston […]

The Houston Rockets shocked the NBA world this summer when they pulled off a trade for Chris Paul. It wasn’t just the magnitude of bringing in another star of Paul’s caliber, but also the intriguing fit for Paul alongside James Harden. In his first season under new head coach Mike D’Antoni, Harden made the switch […]

The summer has been headlined by major player movements and at the forefront of it all are the Houston Rockets. Coming off a disappointing finish to a strong season in general, the Rockets pulled off a shocker when they traded for Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers. But given the shark-like approach of general manager […]

It has been an ongoing saga between the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony that has only become more complicated with each passing week this offseason. Despite that, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the 33-year-old still hold strong belief that the Knicks will stay true to their promise of moving him to the Houston Rockets. As New York […]

In this era of super teams, James Harden wants to stay put. The man who signed the largest contract extension in the history of the NBA would prefer building a team capable of contending right where he is now with the Houston Rockets. Via ESPN: “I know where home is,” said Harden, an All-Star all […]

Despite the New York Knicks putting a hold on talks with the Houston Rockets about a potential Carmelo Anthony multi-team trade, MVP runner-up James Harden still holds out hope that the team’s front office can net his services the same way it lured dime wizard Chris Paul to Houston. The Beard was utterly complimentary of the 6-foot-8 forward, […]

During his introductory press conference in Houston along with GM Daryl Morey and coach Mike D’Antoni, Chris Paul answered questions about joining the Rockets and what his ultimate goal is for the future. Paul jubilantly expressed his excitement about his new team and found a renewed excitement, according to Ben DuBose of the “Locked on […]

Only a few days after his release, free agent center Tarik Black has agreed to a deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Black was an all-effort motor man for the Lakers in a season where head coach Luke Walton tried to make a young team work cohesively — showing […]

When the Houston Rockets acquired Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, many questions arose concerning how he will fit into head coach Mike D’Antoni’s offensive system. Much of this has centered on Paul’s heavy dependency on his mid-range shot in his individual offensive game. This is something that the All-Star point guard and D’Antoni […]

For months now, New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony has been in the center of trade rumors, linking him to multiple teams. The latest one was a potential deal that would send him to the Houston Rockets, but so far, nothing has materialized. Although there is mutual interest between both parties, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

Free agent point guard Rajon Rondo is slated to meet with the New Orleans Pelicans in his native Louisville in talks for a potential one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Pelicans can see Rondo and point guard Jrue Holiday playing together in the backcourt, giving some real traction to this possible deal, according […]

Things have begun to heat up over the last few days centered around All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony finally being on the move from the New York Knicks. The latest chatter surrounding Anthony involves him possibly being traded to the Houston Rockets. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the New Orleans Pelicans have now […]

This offseason has seen many of the NBA’s top superstars make a move from the Eastern Conference to the Western Conference. It has put into question the current standing of the league in the Eastern Conference, which has been regarded as the weaker side for the last several years. According to Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN, Houston […]

The New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets have started working potential trade scenarios that include four-team deals, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While both sides are motivated to get a deal done, there hasn’t been an imminent agreement on terms to this moment. The Knicks have spent a whopping $80 million on shooting guards […]

The fate of the L.A. Clippers franchise turned around in a whirl of seconds after Chris Paul announced his decision to join the Houston Rockets, leaving the team scrambling for a viable trade and a possible return for his services after spending six seasons with the organization. For president/head coach Doc Rivers, it was much […]

While the L.A. Clippers’ decision to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets came as a shock to many, one could only imagine what the All-Star point guard had to go through after it was made official. Although he does not need to explain to anybody why he agreed to the deal, he admitted that […]

The Houston Rockets landed a marquee free agent this offseason in Chris Paul, and it seems that they’re not done wheeling and dealing just yet. The Rockets are looking to get a deal done to acquire Carmelo Anthony from the New York Knicks, and it’s highly possible that the deal will fall in place rather than not. Marc […]

Since being traded by the L.A. Clippers to the Houston Rockets, not a lot has been heard from Chris Paul. His reaction to being dealt and playing for a new team next season is not yet known, but he recently broke his silence and opened up about it. The 32-year-old Wake Forest product discussed why […]

Most Valuable Player award runner-up James Harden was not only rewarded for the best season in his career with the services of an All-Star point guard in Chris Paul, but the organization also made his pockets heavier with a four-year, $170 million extension that would see him earn a total of $228 million during the […]

As the trade chatter on Carmelo Anthony’s potential addition to the Houston Rockets intensifies, the team’s veteran center, Nene, added more fuel to the fire with his latest Instagram post. It was a photo of the New York Knicks forward in a Rockets uniform which Nene posted, and deleted, which drew a lot of reactions and […]

The Houston Rockets likely wouldn’t have come as far as the second round of last season’s playoffs if it weren’t for James Harden, but the team could’ve also passed the test of the San Antonio Spurs in the conference semifinals if the bearded guard had some more help. And with the arrival of Chris Paul to […]

The L.A. Clippers have been forced to re-tool their roster after the departures of All-Star point guard Chris Paul and sharpshooter J.J. Redick, this time using the newly re-signed Blake Griffin as the centerpiece for their new look. Combo guard Austin Rivers is bound to see an increased role with the team in the absence […]

In the last several months, there has been an ongoing saga between the New York Knicks and Carmelo Anthony concerning his long-term future with the team. However, it now appears that there may finally be some light at the end of the tunnel as ESPN’s Ian Begley is reporting that the 10-time All-Star is confident […]

The Houston Rockets this offseason have made a concerted effort to revamp their roster with a plethora of new talent. One of those incoming pieces to the puzzle is big man Zhou Qi, who the Rockets selected with the 43rd overall pick in last year’s draft. He officially inked a four-year deal with the team on […]

With all of the massive jumps in player salaries, new league historical records have been set all beginning with the NBA’s touted nine-year, $24 billion media rights deal with ESPN and Turner Sports. Last week Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry signed the league’s very first $200 million contract. That deal made headways even causing […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

Saturday, July 8 marks a new point in NBA history.  Houston Rockets star James Harden agreed to the most lucrative contract in league history by signing a four-year, $170 million extension which guarantees him a full $228 million through the 2022-23  season. Prior to this deal,  Warriors guard Steph Curry boasted of that honor by […]

The Houston Rockets announced today that they signed guard James Harden to a huge extension. That contract will guarantee the All-Star guard $228 million in the next six seasons, making that the biggest contract extension signed in NBA history. However, now that they have Harden locked up and they have guard Chris Paul, who they […]

James Harden has signed a 4-year, $228 million extension with the Houston Rockets, the biggest contract extension in the history of the NBA, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Harden is eligible to make up to 35 percent of the Rockets’ salary with the Designated Veteran Player Extension. Harden would be […]