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Thursday night featured a highly-anticipated Summer League showdown between the Orlando Magic and the Houston Rockets. All the excitement was primarily brought about by the fact that this was going to be the first meeting between No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero and third pick Jabari Smith. Banchero made his presence known early in the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have added a couple of solid additions in free agency so far, including Danuel House Jr and P.J. Tucker, two former Houston Rockets. That makes sense since Daryl Morey used to be in their front office, and the Sixers president is also trying to bring another ex-player to Philly: Eric Gordon. The […]

The top three picks in the 2022 NBA Draft did not go as planned. There was a firm belief Jabari Smith Jr. would get taken first overall by the Orlando Magic, followed by Chet Holmgren then Paolo Banchero. Instead, it was the Duke star with the top pick to the Magic, Holmgren to the OKC […]

The Houston Rockets can still make some noise in the 2022 NBA free agency. The Rockets have the opportunity to scour the market and hunt for free agent deals right now, though they don’t have the biggest leeway to do so. Keep in mind that free agency can be a minefield for eager front offices […]

The days without basketball are over. After the brief period without any live games, the summer league has returned to cure the basketball withdrawal for fans everywhere. For the Houston Rockets, this is an especially exciting time. They are coming off an impressive draft and the franchise is in the developmental process for many young […]

The Houston Rockets are making some major changes in their coaching staff ahead of the 2022-23 season. Stephen Silas will remain at the helm for Houston after another disappointing campaign in 2022-23, but his staff is now getting a major overhaul. Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports that the Rockets are adding LeBron James’ former […]

The Houston Rockets finished the 2021-22 campaign on a sour note with the worst record in the association, 20-62. It was a full rebuilding season for Houston after just making the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs two seasons ago. Drafting Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. with the no. 2 and no. 3 overall […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly still very much interested in trading for Eric Gordon from the Houston Rockets, but it remains to be seen what they have to give away to reunite the veteran wing with James Harden in Philly. Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle are reportedly on the trading block and could very well […]

John Wall just completed his move to the Los Angeles Clippers after his buyout with the Houston Rockets, but the veteran guard is not wasting any time. Fresh off signing a two-year, $13 million deal with the Clippers, Wall took to social media to share his first move: hitting the gym and putting in the […]

It’s been a busy day for the league as the NBA free agency kicked off with a bang (if you read ‘bang’ with Mike Breen’s voice then kudos to you). Although the Houston Rockets have some work to do to improve the roster, the front office made a big move on Thursday. It looks like […]

The Houston Rockets found a long-awaited resolution to the dilemma revolving around John Wall’s status with the team, as they came to terms with him on a buyout agreement earlier this week. Wall was set to be owed $47.4 million for the upcoming new season, but he opted to take $6.5 million less in order […]

Mo Bamba is about to become one of the sought-after big men in free agency after reports emerged that the Orlando Magic are not expected to tender a qualifying offer to the 24-year-old center. Bamba is now expected to become an unrestricted free agent, with the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly keeping a keen eye on […]

Draymond Green and Kevin Durant may have had the most infamous clash that led to the latter’s departure from the Golden State Warriors, but that doesn’t mean Dray doesn’t know what KD meant to the team. Draymond recently appeared on a live episode of The Old Man and the Three podcast with JJ Redick. There […]

The Rockets have jump started their rebuild following the third overall selection of Jabari Smith. They also recently made news by agreeing to a buyout with John Wall. With just 37 combined wins over the past two seasons and a slew of young talent now assembled, it is time for the Rockets to begin taking […]

It looks like Paul George is excited with the possibility of John Wall joining the Los Angeles Clippers after the veteran guard’s buyout with the Houston Rockets. Wall has reportedly reached a buyout deal with the Rockets on Monday, agreeing to give back $6.5 million of his $47.4 million deal with the team to make […]

Just right after it was revealed that John Wall would work on a buyout with the Houston Rockets, reports surfaced that he has already reached an agreement with the team. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Wall has agreed to return $6.5 million of his 47.4 million contract to the Rockets to complete the buyout. […]

After choosing to opt-in on his $47.4 million option with the Houston Rockets, John Wall is ready to take the next step that has long been rumored: a buyout. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Wall will secure a buyout with the Rockets and enter free agency. Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will secure […]

John Wall is on the move. The former All-Star point guard sat out this past season with the Houston Rockets, prompting continuous reports about his eventual contract buyout and departure from Houston. Now, speculation is resurfacing that Wall may be bought out soon. The Los Angeles Clippers, who have been linked to interest in Wall […]

John Wall has endured an injury-plagued tenure with the Houston Rockets. After 9 seasons in Washington with the Wizards that saw him make five All-Star appearances, the veteran point guard has played just 40 total games since 2019. Wall missed all of the 2019-2020 season as well as the 2021-2022 campaign. However, he demonstrated an […]

After not playing in a single game over the 2021-2022 NBA season, Houston Rockets guard John Wall could possibly soon find a new home in the league. Wall is reportedly under contract with the Rockets for another year, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania recently noted that the veteran guard opted into his $47.4 million player […]

Jabari Smith has high aspirations in his NBA career, and he’s more than ready to work hard for it and make an immediate impact to the Houston Rockets to make it a reality. The former Auburn Tigers star admitted that falling to no. 3 in the 2022 NBA Draft gave him an additional chip on […]

With his trade to the Dallas Mavericks now official, Christian Wood has finally broken his silence about the deal and his departure from the Houston Rockets after two seasons with the team. Wood released statement thanking the Rockets and the city of Houston for his short but productive stint with the franchise. Since he’ll stay […]

BROOKLYN — Jabari Smith Jr. is the latest highly touted rookie to join the Houston Rockets. The sharpshooting forward out of Auburn was selected third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Rockets are hoping Smith’s ability to space the floor and defended multiple positions will help them return to relevance. Anticipation. That was all […]

The NBA Draft provided plenty of excitement and left room open for debate. Some teams completely turned their franchises around, while others shot themselves in the foot. Today, we are discussing the biggest winners and losers from the 2022 NBA Draft. 2022 NBA Draft biggest winners and losers 2022 NBA Draft winners Houston Rockets The […]

The Houston Rockets nailed the NBA Draft and have a bright future to look forward to. Houston made three selections in the draft, with the 3rd, 17th, and 29th overall picks. The Rockets finished the season with the worst record in the league at 20-62. However, the season wasn’t all bad, as some young players […]

Jabari Smith Jr. was expected by many to be selected No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic. However, the Orlando Magic bamboozled everybody and went with Paolo Banchero. The Oklahoma City Thunder stayed with their guy Chet Holmgren at No. 2, leaving Jabari Smith to end up with the Houston Rockets with the third pick. […]

After one season with the Kentucky Wildcats, TyTy Washington Jr. declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. And now, he’s the newest member of the Houston Rockets. The team selected him 29th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. This is a huge addition to the Rockets. Washington was ranked 12th overall as the top-ranked point guard […]

The NBA offseason rumors are heating up, especially with the Brooklyn Nets. Their stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could be on the move, which would drastically change the future of the franchise and would have a major impact on the Houston Rockets. Irving is the key, as he is at an impasse with the […]

Tari Eason is heading to the NBA. The Houston Rockets selected the defensive stalwart from the LSU Tigers with the 17th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. After transferring to LSU after one year at Cincinnati, Eason burst onto the scene despite coming off the bench for the Tigers in all but four of his […]

The Houston Rockets have selected Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Houston Rockets have selected Jabari Smith with the third pick in the 2022 NBA Draft 🚀 pic.twitter.com/pfb0LdbfTo — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 24, 2022 The athletic, sweet-shooting freshman was one of the best players […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is already upon us after the NBA Finals ended just two weeks ago. There has been a ton of hype over the last few weeks on who will go in the top three. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a projection for the No. 3 overall pick.   The Orlando […]

The Houston Rockets are not taking off anytime soon. They will take time to rebuild, especially in this post-James-Harden era. And that time won’t go by fast. It will be a slow and slogging rebuild. Right now the blueprint in Houston is to acquire young players, shed hefty veteran contacts as much as possible, and […]

For a while now, most people have been projecting Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero to be the top three picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, in that order. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed this on Thursday morning as teams finalize their draft boards: As team boards finalize today, the 1-2-3 of the NBA Draft […]

If there is one thing the Houston Rockets can expect from Jalen Green in his second season, it’s a better version of him. The young guard promised as much in his recent feature for the Rockets wherein he reflected on his first year in the NBA and what he has learned so far. The 20-year-old […]

Draft day is right around the corner with each team getting closer to making their franchise-altering decisions. The Houston Rockets have a massive decision to make as they hold the third overall pick. While they have been linked with Paolo Banchero for some time, there has been a push for other big names as well. […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching, and it wouldn’t be pre-draft time without trade rumors circulating the league. Of course, after falling flat in the playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers are a main talking point in these conversations. One rumor focused on multiple star players being traded out of Philadelphia. Now, there’s more insight as […]

John Wall, unsurprisingly, has exercised the option on his contract for next season. Still, don’t expect his tenure with the Houston Rockets to last much longer. Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM reported on Tuesday that Wall picked up the $47.4 million player option on his contract for 2022-23, hardly shocking considering that exorbitantly […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is now just two days away and there is still some debate as to who could go number one overall to the Orlando Magic. Jabari Smith of Auburn looks like the best bet as of right now, but Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are also in the mix. However, it appears […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is right around the corner and trade rumors are pouring through the news cycle. Thursday night should be an interesting evening for the Houston Rockets, as the club is attached to numerous trade rumors in the league. With that in mind, second-year forward Kenyon Martin Jr. might be on the move. […]