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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 […]

The Houston Rockets have been quite busy this offseason putting together a team that can better compete with the Golden State Warriors. This has seen them acquire several key players such as All-Star point guard Chris Paul, veteran forward P.J. Tucker, and veteran big man Nene. In light of that, general manager Daryl Morey has […]

Even after successfully trading for Chris Paul last month, the Houston Rockets are continuing to look for ways to further improve their roster. They have re-signed Nene for three more years, and have also added P.J. Tucker to their fold, but their front office is far from satisfied with what they currently have. It has been reported […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams this offseason revamping their roster with several new pieces to the puzzle. One of these new acquisitions was veteran forward P.J. Tucker, who has agreed to a four-year deal worth $32 million with the Rockets. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Tucker revealed an incredible […]

The estranged wife of New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony, LaLa Anthony, said there was a “real possibility” of her husband leaving the Big Apple this offseason during an interview in Bravo TV. “We’ll see what happens,” La La Anthony said in an interview, which aired Sunday night according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. “….My hope […]

The Houston Rockets have managed a re-structured deal with free agent forward Nene worth $11 million over three years, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nene’s prior four-year, $15 million offer was taken back after it violated the Over-38 provision, which wouldn’t allow the team to sign a player to a long-term contract past the age of 38. The […]

The Houston Rockets have signed unrestricted free agent P.J. Tucker to a four-year, $32 million deal, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Toronto Raptors now lose of their three key free agents along with point guard Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka, who are weighing their offers from the organization. Tucker became a […]

With a number of big stars and contracts on the roster, the Golden State Warriors don’t have a ton of space to play with on the salary cap. They were able to re-sign Shaun Livingston shortly after free agency began, but bringing back Andre Iguodala has proven more difficult. The 2015 Finals MVP has received […]

The Houston Rockets and free agent forward/center Nene have hit a snag in contractual talks, going back on a four-year, $15 million offer at the start of the free agency window, which he will re-enter as talks fell apart, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Nene, at the moment, isn’t interested in signing the […]

Despite the firing of former New York Knicks president Phil Jackson, the situation with star forward Carmelo Anthony remains unchanged. The Knicks would like to move on from the Anthony era but they seem unwilling to unload the swingman in a buyout or in an unfavorable trade. Anything can happen during free agency, but the Knicks […]

The Houston Rockets made a major splash last week with the acquisition of point guard Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, pairing him alongside fellow All-Star guard James Harden. Since then, there has been plenty of reaction around the league concerning the move. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was recently asked for his […]

The Houston Rockets and Nene have agreed to a 4 year-deal worth $15 million, according to Johnathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The Rockets had a projected $10 million in cap space and a dilemma on their hands about what to do with backup center Nene. Nene played solid basket for the Rockets this season averaging […]

The Houston Rockets have already pulled the biggest free agent snatch on the market by agreeing with the L.A. Clippers to acquire Chris Paul in a multi-player swap that had headlines buzzing this week. It will change the Rockets’ dynamic next season in a big way, but Houston isn’t done dealing just yet. Free agents […]

It’s not very often the name of Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain is mentioned along with the Houston Rockets‘, but center Clint Capela is trying to turn Clutch City into his very own Lob City with the addition of perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul. The 6-foot-10 high-rising center tweeted a welcoming .GIF for Paul, […]

Paul Millsap is expected to be one of the most sought after free agents this summer. His rare combination of being a good defender and a proven scorer will be a commodity a lot of teams won’t be able to resist, and will make them pitch to him to bring his talents to their fold. […]

Former Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams saw himself on move once again on Wednesday morning as part the blockbuster trade that sent Chris Paul  to the Houston Rockets. This has marked the sixth different team in his NBA career and the third in the last four months. In light of that, Williams provided his […]

The Houston Rockets are making moves. While the biggest one has definitely been the acquisition of superstar guard Chris Paul, there have been many other moves pulled off by GM Daryl Morey. In a series of smaller trades before acquiring Paul, Houston dealed for guards DeAndre Liggins, Darrun Hillard and Tim Quarterman, and forward Ryan […]

Not long after deciding his future, at least for the next year, Chris Paul decided to end the relationship and informed the Los Angeles Clippers that he’d prefer to play for the Houston Rockets. Paul, now a part of a lethal backcourt with teammate and MVP candidate James Harden, has been planning the move, and the […]

Amid the frenzy caused by Wednesday’s trade that sent Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, rumors ensued regarding the reason the team suddenly began an overhaul of its roster. Moments after the trade was announced, reports surfaced that there was tension between Paul and head coach Doc Rivers regarding roster upgrades […]