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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 […]

New York Knicks fans didn’t hold back their anger after a controversial Jalen Brunson foul doomed the team against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. With just six seconds to go and the game tied at 103-all, the Rockets had one final shot to take the win. Jalen Green drove to the basket for the […]

The Houston Rockets’ GM Rafael Stone spoke recently on the success of his young stars Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, and judging by his comments his expectations are high for both players. The Rockets’ potential offseason plans were recently spotlighted. Injuries to Sengun and Cam Whitmore have caused static within the Rockets’ team and organization […]

The New York Knicks are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Knicks 33-20 this season. However, they have lost their last two games. New […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, with teams across the league making strategic moves. The Houston Rockets, in particular, had opportunities arise in trade discussions but ultimately saw no major deals materialize beyond acquiring Steven Adams, who isn’t cleared to play until the next NBA season. This move, while welcomed by fans, doesn’t […]

In a poignant display of appreciation and gratitude, Fred VanVleet responded to Toronto’s heartfelt tribute with a simple yet powerful message: “Real Love ❤️🎲 4L” (meaning real love for life). The Raptors’ X account posted a tribute video encapsulating VanVleet’s journey from being undrafted to becoming an NBA Champion, with a caption that read, “From […]

The Houston Rockets are gearing up for an intense cross-conference matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. However, the Rockets could be set back with concerning injury report updates on Alperen Sengun and Cam Whitmore. Rockets will face Hawks undermanned after a grim injury report Alperen Sengun (lower back pain) and Cam Whitmore (right ankle sprain) have […]

We’ve got another betting prediction and pick coming at you as we continue our coverage of Saturday’s full slate of NBA action. This next matchup features two teams in the playoff hunt as the Houston Rockets will take on the Atlanta Hawks. Check out our NBA odds series for our Rockets-Hawks prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Toronto Raptors Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 23-17 this season, and they have lost their last two games. Houston […]

As the NBA trade deadline heats up on Thursday, teams are rolling with the punches as players get dealt or teams pull them off the trading block. For the Houston Rockets, who were hot in pursuit of Brooklyn Nets star Mikal Bridges, that means pivoting to Bridges’ teammate Royce O’Neale after realizing a trade for […]

As the Houston Rockets head into the middle of February, rumors circle around possible acquisitions with the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The Rockets’ improved season, compared to previous years, highlights the strengths of their current roster. Coach Ime Udoka even said it himself. Signing him in the offseason is a fast track to returning […]

In Sunday night’s game, the Houston Rockets fell apart after an impressive first half against the Western Conference’s top seed Minnesota Timberwolves. This loss epitomizes most of Houston’s start to 2024, which has been marked by inconsistency. The Rockets now hold a road record of 5-17, one of the worst in the league. To make […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 23-26 this season, and they are just outside the Play-In picture. Houston […]

The Houston Rockets had recently undergone a trade involving Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo. While it may seem that the team is laying low for now with the deadline just days away, anything can still happen. The Rockets, despite their young core, are 11th in the Western Conference with a below .500 record (23-26). At […]

The Houston Rockets reportedly have been interested in acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets recently. Although it seems that the Nets are unwilling to move Bridges, and want to build around him instead, Zach Lowe speculated that Brooklyn could get all of its picks back from the initial James Harden trade if they do […]

The Houston Rockets will head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Allstate Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-Timberwolves prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors 135-106 on Friday at home. Amazingly, they broke through with a huge first-quarter […]

The clock is officially ticking down until the NBA trade deadline passes. In less than a week, there will be a handful of teams around the league making moves to not only put themselves in a better position to contend in the postseason but continue building for future success as well. Although this year’s trade […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams have only two more weeks to tinker with their roster and add or subtract to it before the offseason. One team that could be looking to make a major addition to their roster is the Houston Rockets. The Rockets and head coach Ime Udoka are firmly set […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fading fast. Even in a meh Eastern Conference play-in tournament picture, the Nets have fallen out, as they currently sit a game behind the Atlanta Hawks for the 10th spot after a lackluster past few months. With the trade deadline fast approaching, will this affect their stance on keeping Mikal Bridges, […]

Ahead of the February 8th trade deadline, the Houston Rockets have made a bit of noise. The Rockets on Thursday sent Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Steven Adams, according to reports. Houston is finally offloading Oladipo’s $9.4 million contract as well as extra draft capital to the […]

It’s been a rough season for the Memphis Grizzlies as the roster just hasn’t been healthy all year. Now, with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, the front office has made a deal sending Steven Adams to the Houston Rockets. That’s right. The veteran center was sent to Houston, according to ESPN’s Adrian […]

The Toronto Raptors are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Raptors are 17-30 this season, and they are coming off a win against the […]

The Houston Rockets have undoubtedly been a better team this season.  They equaled their win total from last season, twenty-two wins, with a convincing victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on January 29th, and 36 games still remaining. In hindsight, this should be a positive result. It would certainly be nice if Houston could carry […]

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, they will be without the services of star forward Zion Williamson. Williamson was initially downgraded to questionable before being ruled out by the Pelicans as he deals with a left foot injury: Herb Jones (right adductor soreness) and Zion Williamson (left foot […]

The Houston Rockets are currently 22-24, and they sit a half game out of the last play-in spot in the Western Conference, but the team is reportedly pursuing star players ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA Trade Deadline in an attempt to win now, according to The Athletic. It might surprise some, but the Rockets […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that they do not intend to move Mikal Bridges ahead of the 2024 NBA Trade deadline. However, many wondered whether one plausible scenario could force them to re-think that position. What if the Houston Rockets called offering the Nets a chance to recoup their draft picks from the […]

During the Houston Rockets’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers, all eyes were fixated on the fabricated rivalry between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James—a feud that has barely lasted a season. Frankly, the Lakers aren’t even close to securing a playoff spot this season. Their entire roster is in disarray, coach Darvin Ham is under […]

There are less than two weeks until the inaugural NBA All-Star game, and Commissioner Adam Silver just released the Rising Stars roster. Notable rookies include Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Jaime Jacques Jr. Predictably enough, each of these three rookies currently rank top three in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting. On the unpredictable, […]