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The past week has been a very difficult time for residents in Houston and other parts of Texas, as Hurricane Harvey left many homeless, and needing help with basic needs. If there’s any good news for them, many people around the world have been sending donations, including NBA players, who are continuing to raise awareness […]

After the 2010-11 NBA season, the Chris Paul trade involving the then-New Orleans Hornets and two Los Angeles teams is well-documented. With Paul spending six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers and traded to the Houston Rockets this offseason, new information has been revealed. Prior to being traded to the Clippers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN […]

After a 16-year career full of individual accomplishments, Tracy McGrady was officially inducted into the 2017 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. While some basketball fans believe McGrady did not deserve the honor, numerous players have come to his defense. During his career, McGrady played for seven teams but had his best years with the Orlando […]

Dikembe Mutombo wasn’t only among the fiercest shot blockers the NBA has ever seen, he also owned one of the sharpest pairs of elbows that opponents and teammates alike were cautious of. The Hall of Fame center recently met up with fellow Naismith Memorial inductee and former Houston Rockets teammate Tracy McGrady, and two got […]

Some people just have too much time on their hands — enough to assemble an entire art portfolio of NBA logos reimagined as Pokemons. Imgur user deezlobs, is exactly that type of person, as he recently uploaded to the image-hosting site his complete work which shows NBA logos recreated using Pokemons as inspirations. First introduced […]

Prior to his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction, Tracy McGrady has no rings to show for, but what he does have is a legacy of a super-athlete that was well ahead of his time. Coming into the NBA at a time where the shooting guard position was at its peak and Michael Jordan […]

The Houston Rockets were purchased by local billionaire Tilman Fertitta for $2.2 billion, but they could have had a former player as owner after Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo also assembled a group and raised funds to buy the team. Mutombo has publicly expressed his interest on buying the franchise after now-former owner Leslie […]

In Manu Ginobili’s career, he has established himself as one of the best shooting guards of all time. From being the 2008 NBA Sixth Man of the Year to four championships with the San Antonio Spurs, Ginobili has surprised many as the former 57th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. As the 40-year-old prepares […]

The Houston Rockets have been sold recently to local billionaire Tilman Fertitta for a record price of $2.2 billion. While having a new ownership team could change the direction and disrupt the success of a franchise, one of their best players of all time thinks otherwise. Hakeem Olajuwon, who spent 17 seasons with the Rockets, […]

Over the past three years, Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle has shown a lot of improvement in his game. After breaking his right tibia in his first professional game back in the 2014-15 campaign, he has bounced back from it strong, and has increased his production in each season he’s played in since. It […]

It was recently reported that the Houston Rockets was sold to local billionaire Tilman Fertitta for a record price of $2.2 billion. Now being its new owner, the 60-year-old was already asked about his thoughts on having R&B superstar Beyonce as part of the team. He made it known that he would welcome having her […]

After Hurricane Harvey left the city of Houston severely damaged, NBA players have done their part in helping out the victims in different ways. From raising awareness on social media, to donating money and other much needed goods, they’ve made sure they share their blessings to those in need. The latest member of the NBA […]

The Houston Rockets have been sold to Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta for an NBA record price of $2.2 billion, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported. Sources: Leslie Alexander has agreed to a deal to sell team to Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta for NBA record sales price of $2.2B. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 5, 2017 The […]

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul is one of the best players in the NBA. He built up a reputation of being an amazing passer, great defender, and, in general, one of the best playmakers in recent memory. Paul has also done it for two different franchises over his whole career, which earned him a lot […]

The Houston Rockets have created a new buzz around the organization after the offseason acquisition of Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers that has shifted the dynamic in their backcourt. There is much question as to how the pairing of Paul and James Harden will work out next season in their first season playing together. […]

After playing 11 seasons in the NBA, including seven of them with the Rockets, former center Chuck Hayes was hired as a pro player personnel scout by Houston’s management, per Jonathan Feigen of Chron.com. Hayes was acting in a similar function for the Denver Nuggets last season. Rockets vice president Gersson Rosas said that Hayes will […]

It has been a flurry of support in wake of Hurricane Harvey rocking Houston and neighboring areas over last weekend. This now includes Houston Rockets star guard James Harden reportedly donating $1 million to help the rebuilding effort, according to ESPN. Rockets point guard James Harden says he will donate $1 million to the city of Houston to […]

The Houston Rockets are fully committed to James Harden, and he is just as committed to win a championship with the Rockets. His connection to the city, however, has grown stronger over the last few years. The devastating events that took place as a result of Hurricane Harvey seem to have only strengthened Harden’s bond […]

Count Hakeem Olajuwon among the growing list of NBA personalities to donate a substantial amount to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort. The Houston Rockets legend pledged a $150,000 contribution to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s fundraising effort, per the Houston Rockets’ official Twitter account. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/903769275156094978 Olajuwon has inextricable ties to the city of Houston and is […]

In the days following Hurricane Harvey tearing the city of Houston and the nearby areas, there has been a huge outpouring of support from many different professional athletes and organizations. Among those is Houston Rockets big man Clint Capela, who is using his social media reach to spread the word to help rescue people trapped […]

Since Hurricane Harvey struck the city of Houston and the nearby areas extremely hard this past weekend, there has been a concerted financial effort by many in the sports world to help the rebuilding process. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Hall of Famer and former Houston Rocket Dikembe Mutombo has donated $50,000 […]

James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

NBA 2k18 revealed All-Time teams for every franchise last week. These aren’t some created roster you can download and they are not filled with generic players. These are real NBA teams compiled with the best players from across different eras. What rosters will be the most fun to play with? Golden State Warriors If you […]

With the overwhelming support of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund by Houston-based sports franchises and athletes connected to the cause, Houston Rockets owner Les Alexander has increased his donation amount to $10 million, informing Mayor Sylvester Turner of it Tuesday morning, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Alexander had donated $4 million in his […]

Finals MVP Kevin Durant jumped onto The Bill Simmons Podcast to give his take on many of this crazed offseason’s acquisitions, giving praise to the massive moves that were made since the end of June. The Houston Rockets were the first to ring the bell, pulling off a trade for perennial All-Star point guard Chris […]

Over the past couple of weeks, Ronnie2K and his team of developers of the video game NBA 2K18, have been releasing the ratings for a lot of players ahead of its launch next month. It has drawn mixed reactions from them, as some agree with what they were given, while others feel that they have […]

He is still yet to play a game for the Houston Rockets, but new addition Chris Paul is already endearing himself to the community, donating $50,000 to Houston Texans J.J. Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund for those in need after the devastation has seen many victims. This came only minutes before Rockets owner Les Alexander […]

The city of Houston, as well some other parts of Texas, was slammed hard recently by Hurricane Harvey, which has left the area severely damaged and a lot of its residents seeking help. It only gets worse as the rains are expected to continue up to Wednesday, with an estimated amount of up to 50 […]

During the 2016-17 NBA season, Nene established himself as a key contributor for the Houston Rockets. With Dwight Howard signing with the Atlanta Hawks and Clint Capela only 23 years old, the 15-year veteran exceeded expectations for head coach Mike D’Antoni. While there was a hiccup in free agency, Nene ultimately re-signed on a three-year, […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon received his NBA 2K18 rating, only a few weeks prior to the release of the game. The sharpshooting spark plug was given an 80 after a torrid campaign that saw him earn Sixth Man of the Year honors. Who's ready for the new #NBA2k18 @Ronnie2k @NBA2k #NBA2k18 #2kFirstLook pic.twitter.com/lmaupyiBYJ […]

In the early 2000’s, Tracy McGrady was mentioned among the best perimeter players alongside Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Vince Carter. Unfortunately, the second half of his 16-year career was marred by injuries. Since retirement in 2013, there have been debates if McGrady should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame. Criticized for not winning […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, teams are filling out the remainder of their training camp rosters. However, for the New York Knicks, the new front office led by President Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry has a decision to make regarding Carmelo Anthony. After failing to make the playoffs the past four seasons, […]

Prior to the start of free agency, there were expectations Chris Paul would exercise his player option but ultimately re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Instead, Paul opted in and was shockingly traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for numerous role players and prospects. With the Rockets looking to dethrone the Golden State Warriors […]

Coming off a Sixth Man of the Year campaign, Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been putting in the work early this offseason in hopes to be up to par with the franchise’s expectations coming into this 2017-18 season. Gordon was one of the best three-point threats and one of the deadliest bucket-getters to […]

For those who have taken the eyes off this offseason after the NBA Finals, this has been known as The Summer of James Harden after the iconic Houston Rockets guard put on his recruiter’s shades and hat and corralled the services of Chris Paul. The new backcourt duo has been seen hooping together throughout the […]

The Houston Rockets announced the signing of point guard Demetrius Jackson to a two-way contract, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. This deal will allow the former Notre Dame product to develop with affiliate Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League — following a great stint with the Maine Red Claws during […]

Following the addition of Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets this summer, the team has found the other legitimate star it has been looking for to pair with its current franchise player, James Harden. Now with the ace point guard part of the fold, The Beard has a lot of reason to believe further that […]

Houston Rockets guards James Harden and Chris Paul have yet to play an NBA game together as teammates, but that isn’t stopping them from bringing the entertainment in Harden’s charity game. This particular exhibition game also hosted other NBA stars such as DeMar DeRozan, John Wall, and Clint Capela to donate proceeds towards creating scholarship and […]

For years, the Houston Rockets have been one of the most, if not the most, aggressive NBA teams when it comes to roster management, and this summer has been no different. According to Kelly Iko of ESPN975, former Rocket Josh Smith could be added to the team soon. https://twitter.com/KellyIkoNBA/status/899013625817575428 A few days ago, Smith was […]