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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 […]

There’s no denying Draymond Green delivered James Harden a cheap shot last night during the Warriors–Rockets game. The play can be seen below with Green clearly taking a swat at Harden’s injured wrist. But according to Green, the whole story places some of the blame on Harden for provoking this. Green said Harden pinched him […]

Tracy McGrady headlines the class of 2017 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, which were announced today. The two-time scoring champ gets in along with former Bulls executive Jerry Krause, who passed away in March, and NBA and ABA star George McGinnis. Also selected were Kansas head coach Bill Self, former women’s star Rebecca Lobo, Notre […]

James Harden will uphold his promise of playing until he can’t, unrelentingly choosing to keep playing through a sore wrist tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers, making this his 75th consecutive game of the 2016-17 season. “It will get better but if I keep banging on it and keep falling on it then it’s going […]

The Houston Rockets just made history on Thursday night. As time was winding down in the first quarter of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers, James Harden knocked down a three-pointer to cut into their deficit. However, it wasn’t just any ordinary one as it allowed them to break the single season record for […]

Shaquille O’Neal knows who deserves to win the MVP award this season. While many believe James Harden is the favorite to win it, the Hall-of-Famer made it known that he thinks Russell Westbrook should be leading the race at this point of the season. .@SHAQ has a message for Westbrook's critics. 👀 pic.twitter.com/LQ2gaURRVw — NBA on […]

What does it mean to be the Most Valuable Player? Going by its bare definition, it is a thing that is of great worth or something extremely useful or important. While there are many different concepts and opinions of what it really means to be an MVP and who it should be this season, one […]

In matchup of two of the top teams in the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 113-106 on Tuesday night. But while his team was the victors of the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr was quite impressed with the Rockets, who have been sensational all season long due in large part […]

With the regular season down to its final weeks, the talk about the MVP award continues to heat up. The two favorites to win it are James Harden and Russell Westbrook, who many couldn’t help but compare these days. When asked who he thinks showed more potential during their college days, Steve Kerr admitted that […]

James Harden is having an incredible year and what many consider is one for the ages. On Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors, he was able to add on to his historic season. By finishing the game with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, the Houston Rockets guard became the first player in […]

James Harden couldn’t be any more proud of having played every one of the Houston Rockets‘ 73 games so far this season. With 51 wins in the bag and nine games remaining, The Beard emphasized just how much consistency and durability should factor into the MVP race. “Yeah, (it matters) because you’re not leaving your […]

Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as the one of the best to ever play the game. That being said, it’s not easy to impress him because of his sheer greatness and talent. However, he recently revealed who among the current stars in the league he enjoys watching. The five-time champion named Oklahoma City Thunder‘s Russell Westbrook, […]

The BIG3 has signed former players Steve Francis, Kendall Gill, Donte Greene, Jumaine Jones, Ronald Murray, Joe Smith, DeShawn Stevenson, Mike Sweetney and Hakim Warrick to their player draft pool, according to the league’s official release. Francis is perhaps the most notable name in the list, having played five seasons for the Houston Rockets before two short […]

A leading candidate for the MVP award, James Harden is having one of the best seasons of his career and has his Houston Rockets third in the Western Conference. Harden has really stepped up his play this season and is averaging 29.4 points, 11.3 assists (which leads the league) and eight rebounds. He is also […]

The NBA’s issue with players resting based on coaching decision has continued to be a much talked about topic the past few weeks. Players, coaches and members of the league office have not been shy to voice their opinions, as it has been a truly controversial concern. The latest to speak his mind is Houston Rockets […]

Throughout the season, many have debated on who should be named the NBA’s MVP. Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook have emerged as the favorites to win the highest individual honor as they are both having incredible seasons. While the opinions of fans have continued to be […]

Following a high-octane 137-125 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Houston Rockets‘ Twitter account would not have mercy on Russell Westbrook, who led all players in points (39), rebounds (11), and assists (13), recording his 36th triple-double of the season. With Westbrook likely to finish the year as the first player to average a […]

Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson will miss the next two weeks due to a right ankle sprain, head coach Mike D’Antoni told reporters Sunday morning. Anderson suffered the injury during Friday night’s battle with New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins, stepping on his foot while wrestling for position. Boogie had previously accused Anderson of constantly […]

With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the MVP discussion and debate is nearing an end and for the first time in awhile, there is currently no clear-cut winner. The two frontrunners are without question James Harden and Russell Westbrook, while LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard each have strong cases to be […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden believes he’s made a case for being this season’s Most Valuable Player, but with 10 games left in the schedule, he’s doing the most to not let that ambition cloud his judgment. When asked if he was deserving of the award, Harden was succinct in his response. “I think so, […]