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Any time a player’s name is placed in the same sentence as Michael Jordan, it reflexively forces everyone to do a double-take. It doesn’t matter if you’re saying that this player’s game is stylistically similar to MJ’s, or if over the course of a season or a long stretch of games their numbers were similar, […]

Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed a 2-year, $41 million contract to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and that includes $29 million in guaranteed money. As a result, Evans does not have to worry about receiving a significant offer from the Bucs or any other team in free agency. He has taken […]

Victor Wembanyama is coming off his worst game in more than two months. But that may not have been the biggest reason for the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Houston Rockets. While Wemby, who scored 10 points Tuesday night, could have been better, two constant factors that have plagued the Silver and Black for […]

Following his unreal showing against the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday, Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun continued his dominance with a stat line never seen from a center before. Coming from a 45-point career high against Victor Wembanyama, Sengun notched his second triple-double of the season, showcasing not only his strength down low but also […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich did not try to sugarcoat his team’s 114-101 loss on the road Tuesday night at the hands of the Houston Rockets. It simply isn’t his style. In true Popovich fashion, he honestly summed up the game the way he saw it. “That’s what you call a royal a** […]

Rebuilding is not an easy phase to get out of. One may think that the San Antonio Spurs are getting out of draft lottery purgatory after they got Victor Wembanyama. But, development takes time and it was evident in their loss to the Houston Rockets. Coach Gregg Popovich could not get his team to execute […]

Alperen Sengun had a career game on Tuesday. Scoring a career-high 45 points and hauling down 16 rebounds, the Turkish center led the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. While all the spotlight was on him, Sengun took the opportunity to make comments that showed the general public how much […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has been on quite the tear as of late. But Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks always makes it a point, nay, his life’s mission to make it difficult for the best players in the association. On Tuesday night, Brooks was his best self on the defensive end of the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Clippers are 39-21 this season, but they are coming off a loss against […]

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off back-to-back upset victories against playoff contenders and are now looking to extend their winning streak when they head out on the road to Houston to take on the Rockets in this Tuesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Spurs-Rockets […]

Inactive on the court since the start of 2024, Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is now out for the season with a left leg injury. Head coach Ime Udoka finally pulled the plug, and Eason will undergo surgery on his leg to remove a benign growth, an injury the head coach mentioned “he’d been dealing […]

The big splash the Houston Rockets landed at the trade deadline in Steven Adams will eventually become a nice added piece to the growing young core. While Adams is out for the current season due to knee surgery, his fit on the roster for next season provides a much-needed depth on rebounding and defense. The […]

The Phoenix Suns are getting some very good news ahead of a key matchup Saturday against the Houston Rockets. Suns guard Bradley Beal has been made available to play after being initially listed as probable. Beal has been bothered for the last several weeks with a hamstring injury. He has been out of the lineup […]

These two teams are familiar with each other, as the Saturday matchup marks their third meeting in the last nine days. The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns will face off two days after a 110-105 Suns victory. The Rockets won the first game at home on February 23rd, 114-110. It is time to continue our […]

When the Houston Rockets drafted Jalen Green second overall in 2021, they envisioned him being one of the faces of their franchise for many years to come. While this may still be the mindset many within the front office still have, Green has seen his role change drastically since the arrival of head coach Ime […]

The Houston Rockets go on the road to take on the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 25-33 this season, so they are not having the year they have […]

The NBA has denied the New York Knicks’ game protest of their 105-103 loss to the Houston Rockets on February 12, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon. UPDATE: The NBA has denied the Knicks’ protest of their loss against the Rockets, per @NBAPR. https://t.co/UxZwWC35oY — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 28, 2024 In what turned out to […]

The James Harden-Daryl Morey drama dominated this past offseason’s headlines in the NBA. Harden isn’t the only player who has taken issue with Morey, however. When Morey worked for the Houston Rockets, Carmelo Anthony was released in what was a rather ugly exit. Chris Paul recently blasted Morey while speaking on Dwyane Wade’s podcast The […]

As one of the rising stars of the NBA, Alperen Sengun continues to develop into a fantastic all-around player for the Houston Rockets. Sengun has turned into the Rockets’ catalyst as Houston enjoys its best season since 2019-20. The Rockets are still a long shot to make the playoffs with a 25-33 record, despite Sengun’s […]

Sunday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was one that Houston Rockets players and fans would wish to forget. Leading by as much as 16 points during the second quarter, the Rockets faltered and allowed the opposition to claim a 123-110 victory in front of a dismayed Toyota Center. As the postgame discussions ensued, Rockets […]

During the All-Star break, head coach Ime Udoka publicly mentioned that discussions were underway regarding adjustments to the Houston Rockets’ rotation, given their ongoing issues since the start of 2024. Whether it’s poor perimeter defense, injury woes or offensive inconsistency, the Rockets have work to do in order to attempt reaching play-in contention. However, following […]

We’re ready to bring you another NBA betting prediction and pick as we head over to the Western Conference for this tilt between two ultra-competitive teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder (39-17) will take on the Houston Rockets (25-31) as the two teams continue their season series. Check out our NBA odds series for our Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

The Houston Rockets found a way to beat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. It was an exciting game as some of the rookies on the roster stepped up in a big way. After the contest, Amen Thompson couldn’t help but hype up his teammate, Cam Whitmore, after the two had another solid outing. Thompson […]

We’re back for continued coverage of today’s NBA slate as we bring you another betting prediction and pick for this tilt in the Western Conference. The Phoenix Suns (33-23) will visit the Houston Rockets (24-31) with both teams looking to bounce back after losses. Check out our NBA odds series for our Suns-Rockets prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 24-30, and they are not having the season […]

The Houston Rockets community suffered a great loss on Tuesday after former player Robert Reid passed away from cancer at the age of 68, per Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle. His on-court impact and selfless nature away from basketball touched many fans across the 1970s and 80s, which is something current team owner and […]

Magic Johnson was a part of several iconic NBA moments during his legendary tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most memorable playoff series of Johnson’s time with the Lakers occurred during the 1986 Western Conference Finals against Robert Reid and the Houston Rockets, which the Rockets shockingly won thanks in no small […]

The domino effect is alive and well in Brooklyn. The infamous trade of James Harden from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets, in an attempt to form a “Big 3” with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, failed miserably. Top this with hiring a former two-time MVP, albeit an inexperienced Steve Nash to the head […]

The NBA All-Star break has finally arrived. With a prime opportunity to end the break on a high note, the Houston Rockets stumbled in a winnable game against the Memphis Grizzlies, concluding the first half of the season with a 24-30 record. Since January 15th, Houston has dropped out of the playoff picture, recording a […]

The Houston Rockets nail-biting win against the New York Knicks on Tuesday brought a sight of hope, snapping their four-game losing streak. Controversial call on Aaron Holiday’s Hail Mary three or not, this win fueled the shorthanded Rockets. Without Fred VanVleet, Cam Whitmore, or Tari Eason available to play, Houston kept its defense strong backed […]

The New York Knicks were robbed of an opportunity to win a game on Monday night against the Houston Rockets by NBA-assigned referee Jacyn Goble. And while the Knicks filed a formal protest with the league over the call and its impact on the outcome of the game, the real injustice is about much more […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 24-29 this season, and they just ended a losing streak with a […]

The banged-up, slumping New York Knicks (33-21) could have used a victory Monday night against the Houston Rockets (24-29) but fell victim to a controversial call late. Actually, the officiating decision in question, which charged Jalen Brunson with a foul on Aaron Holiday as time nearly expired, did not appear to be so controversial at […]

The wild ending to Monday night’s showdown between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets continues to spark outrage from fans and observers. Take for example former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins, who did not shy away from calling out the refs in the said contest over the way they handled its conclusion. “That […]

In a nutshell, this season’s NBA trade deadline was a bit overhyped. While some teams did make necessary moves for the betterment of their team, the Houston Rockets and general manager Rafael Stone stood aside as spectators. Acquiring an injured Steven Adams a week before the deadline ended up becoming the marquee move for the […]

The ending to the Houston Rockets’ 105-103 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night was filled with controversy after referee Jacyn Goble called a foul on Jalen Brunson for his closeout on Aaron Holiday’s Hail Mary attempt with the clock winding down and the game tied at 103. That call was a bailout, […]

A 16-point comeback looked like the likely and favorable outcome for the New York Knicks. They clawed their way back up to striking distance and got the lead against the Houston Rockets. However, one costly foul in the dying milliseconds was called. It was Jalen Brunson who apparently made contact with Aaron Holiday. The Knicks […]

The Houston Rockets finally ended a four-game losing skid with a 105-103 victory at home Monday night over the visiting New York Knicks. But there’s another drought the team ended, with Houston youngster Amen Thompson becoming just the first rookie in over four decades to amass at least 10 rebounds, five assists, and five steals […]

The Houston Rockets recently acquired Steven Adams, providing the team with a veteran presence in the frontcourt. While the big man is still recovering from knee surgery, it seems that his rehabilitation progress is going well. Speaking to the media, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone confirmed that Adams would be back on the court once […]