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Despite seeing their franchise player, James Harden, struggle on the night, the Houston Rockets were still able to win Game 4 of their first round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a commanding 3-1 lead. An unexpected hero emerged for them as he played a career game on Sunday. Nenê finished with 28 points and 10 […]

Being teammates for five years now, Patrick Beverley understands James Harden‘s game more than most people do. That said, it’s not surprising that he may be one of the few who knows best how difficult it is to defend him, as he has been doing it in practice all the time. Beverley has been asked time […]

Looking for any advantage over the Thunder in Game 4 of their first-round series on Sunday, the Houston Rockets repeatedly intentionally fouled Andre Roberson in the fourth quarter. Roberson shot a dismal 42.3 percent from the free-throw line during the regular season and he had missed all five of his free-throws in the first first […]

Patrick Beverley has been fined $25,000 for his incident with a Thunder fan following the Rockets’ 115-113 loss in Game 3 in Oklahoma City Friday. The incident occurred just after the game ended. Beverley had fouled out late in the fourth quarter. The fan was later identified as the son of one of the Thunder’s […]

One of the more stylish players off the court, fashion is more than just a hobby for Thunder All-Star and leading MVP candidate Russell Westbrook. For Westbrook, his unique sense of fashion is a big part of who he is, which why his style is all linked to his life motto of “Why not?” This […]

The NBA league office is looking into potential ways to discipline Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley who approached an Oklahoma City Thunder fan during Game 3 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, according to The Norman Transcript’s Fred Katz. According to a tweet from someone close by responding to Katz, Beverley pointed his finger to a heckling fan […]

The Houston Rockets had their chances last night. Right up until the final seconds. After Russell Westbrook missed a free throw with under 10 seconds to play, James Harden had one last shot to win Game 3 for the Rockets. His decision was a contested 3-point attempt from the top of the key as time […]

Following their tough come-from-behind victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their first round playoff series on Wednesday, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey saw first hand how Russell Westbrook almost single-handedly willed his team to victory. However, for the 45-year-old front office executive, he believes the Brodie is more of a stat-padding […]

Building on a Defensive-Player-of-the-Year-worthy season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has tapped into the individual intricacies that it takes to guard some of the best players in the league. James Harden for one, a physically intimidating guard at 6-foot-5, with craftiness and unique rhythm to his game, which Green has managed to pick up on through the years. The All-Star power […]

By having the best players in the world, and being well organized in all aspects, it gives more reason for many to consider the NBA as the best basketball league in the world. That said, their sponsorships and TV deals have been the highest paying, which translates to higher salaries for their players. However, according […]

Russell Westbrook did not have his best day at the office during Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Houston Rockets, haunted by the defensive pressure of 6-foot-1 Patrick Beverley shadowing his every step. The MVP frontrunner struggled enough to make his numbers and Beverley’s fairly comparable for one night — something the Rockets trolled him […]

After seeing the Houston Rockets play up close on Sunday, J.J. Watt now has a deeper understanding of how NBA teams compete in the playoffs. It also turned the Houston Texans defensive end to a huge fan of Patrick Beverley. The night started awkwardly for the two stars though, as Watt revealed how he and […]

James Harden managed to outmatch his MVP-candidate counterpart Russell Westbrook in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series on Sunday, despite the two going against two defensive juggernauts of their own right. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard had to go against one of the grittiest defenders in Patrick Beverley while Harden went toe-to-toe with Andre Roberson. So […]

With the first game of the NBA playoffs already under wraps, it wouldn’t take long for James Harden to hear back from Lil B The Based God after a 118-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The rapper didn’t take kindly of The Beard’s famous cooking celebration and called him out on it […]

The Houston Rockets didn’t have enough with just a 31-point blowout Game 1 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but also went the extra mile to troll star player Russell Westbrook with a shocking infographic on the Toyota Center’s big screen display. Westbrook shot a measly 27 percent on the night and was outplayed in […]

With the playoffs now in full swing, the votes for the league’s individual awards have also been casted by now. That said, James Harden recently made it clear that he does not want to talk about the MVP award anymore, as he wants to focus on the job at hand, which is to make a deep […]

Prior to their collision in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs today, Russell Westbrook is putting his friendship with Houston Rockets guard James Harden aside, claiming his focus is zeroed-in on victory. The two MVP candidates played together for three seasons in Oklahoma City and have known each other since […]

With the playoffs now in full swing, basketball fans around the world are starting to give their predictions for the results of each matchup. Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard also joined in the fun and gave his bold forecasts and detailed reasons why he thinks the teams he chose will move on in the postseason.The veteran columnist […]

The NBA playoffs will have some beautiful illustrations to commemorate them yet again, thanks to French Artist Asur Misoa from Asur Illustrations detailing each of the eight matchups of the first round. If you recall, this artist did the same thing last year as well. Western Conference No. 1 Golden State Warriors vs. No. 8 […]

There’s no secret what must be stopped when trying to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni got a question about preparation for the series vs. the Thunder and he had a great response. Mike D'Antoni on #Rockets prep for OKC: "I would say Westbrook (@russwest44) was pretty much a topic […]

Most Valuable Player candidate James Harden isn’t worried about being tired after playing 81 games for the Houston Rockets this season, but is rather looking forward to the challenge that awaits him in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. “I didn’t have the personnel that I need,” Harden told ESPN’s Calvin Watkins on Friday, […]

After seeing his fellow MVP favorite, Russell Westbrook, strengthen his case to win the award by breaking the record for most triple-doubles in a season, James Harden also made history of his own on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets guard finished their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a triple-double, and with his 11th assist […]

Former Houston Rockets All-Star Steve Francis, who spent 11 seasons in the NBA and also played for the Magic and Knicks, was arrested for in Texas in November for driving while intoxicated. According to the Associated Press (via USA Today), Francis plead guilty to the charge and “was sentenced Tuesday in Houston to time served and […]

After seeing Russell Westbrook make history on Monday, Damian Lillard was among a number of players who took to Twitter to congratulate the Oklahoma City Thunder guard for the feat he achieved. He gave Westbrook tons of credit by letting his followers know that his vote for MVP is on him. He then took a shot at […]

This year’s MVP race has been one of the tightest in years and has divided the opinion of a lot of people. Many believe it’s between Russell Westbrook and James Harden as they have stepped up their game to a whole new level this season. Apparently, fans also raised the bar in terms of trolling as well. During […]

The regular season is coming to a close, and that means it’s time as always for Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey to voice his opinions on the race for the MVP Award. On Saturday, Morey tweeted that he believes that basketball as a whole has lost its focus on winning. He pointed to the 2017 […]

With a mere two games left in the regular season for both teams, the race for the Most Valuable Player award is as close as it’s been in the past decade. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook delighted fans with a blazing 50-point triple-double gem that not only earned him a 55-year-old record, and a […]

With the regular season about to end, the conversations about the MVP award have intensified even more. The two favorites to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy this year, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, have been compared, and their performances continue to be dissected. Another statistic was recently released by NBA.com, focusing on how they play defense. It […]

After seeing the Houston Rockets lose their fourth game in their last six outings on Friday, Patrick Beverley has seen enough and couldn’t help but call out his teammates for the lack of effort they’re showing. The 28-year-old Arkansas product did not hold back, and blasted his teammates, as he believes they are not playing […]

Following Damian Lillard‘s 59-point explosion against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, the NBA has now seen 10 different players reach the 50-point mark this season — the most ever in a season in NBA history. This season’s 50-point games are as follows: Devin Booker (PHO): 70 points @ Boston Celtics (03/24/17) -L- Klay Thompson […]

The playoff picture is starting to come into focus, beginning in the Western Conference with one of the most intriguing matchups of the round. As the No. 3 seed, the Houston Rockets will be matched up with the No. 6 seed Oklahoma City Thunder, pinning the top two MVP candidates in James Harden and Russell […]

And then, there were two. It all comes down to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden for the Most Valuable Player award. The two players have had very comparable stats all season along with similar reviews from figureheads throughout the league, but now it’s all coming down to the final few […]

James Harden definitely has a lot of reason to celebrate these days. Not only is he playing at a very high level and is one of the favorites to win the MVP Award this season, but the Houston Rockets have already clinched the third seed in the Western Conference. However, he had another reason to […]

Despite averaging 29 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists last season, James Harden was not on any of the All-NBA teams. Harden’s numbers were even better than his play in the 2014-2015 season, when he finished second in MVP voting and was on the All-NBA First Team, but Houston’s struggles throughout the year and the […]

Los Angeles Lakers President of Basketball Operations, Magic Johnson, is one of the latest proponents for Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni to win Coach of the Year honors. “He’s got to be coach of the year,” Johnson told reporters on Tuesday. “He’s done an amazing job. I don’t know how he’s not going to […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson noted a resemblance between his shooting guard phenom Devin Booker and Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden, who was out on Sunday nursing an injury. “I don’t know if I’ve said this publicly before, but he reminds me a lot of James Harden,” Watson said Sunday, according to Scott Bordow of the Arizona […]

Houston Rockets swingman Sam Dekker has been declared out for 3-4 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured left hand, the team announced on Sunday night. Dekker sustained the injury at the 5:23 mark of the fourth quarter, after going for a loose ball against the Phoenix Suns — resulting in the forward immediately clutching his […]

Tracy McGrady was enshrined in basketball greatness yesterday as he was inducted in to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. It was a proud moment for T-Mac sparking basketball fans all over the world to reflect on the career of McGrady. McGrady certainly accomplished a ton individually winning two scoring titles, being selected to seven […]

Despite the Houston Rockets not having the results they wanted in their last three outings, James Harden remains positive and insists they have no reason to be concerned. When asked how he feels after his team lost three consecutive games, the 27-year-old Arizona State product said, via ESPN’s Calvin Watkins, that they’re focused on finishing […]