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ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bomb all over the Philadelphia 76ers’ Christmas by reporting James Harden’s supposed interest in a potential Houston Rockets reunion in the offseason if things don’t work out in Philly. The report dropped shortly before the Sixers played the New York Knicks to tip off the NBA’s Christmas festivities, and Harden […]

Rumors are swirling about James Harden and his reported openness to a potential return to the Houston Rockets. While the news itself on the Philadelphia 76ers guard is surprising, what’s not surprising is the outpouring of reactions on Twitter over the possibility. A few Sixers reporters weighed in on the Woj bomb dropping before the […]

Earlier this week, a report revealed that Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is considering returning to the Houston Rockets. It was a surprising development for many, but there were some that doubted the validity of this rumor. Now, the NBA’s most well-known reporter, Adrian Wojnarowski, confirmed these rumors. ESPN Sources: All-Star guard James Harden is […]

For years, James Harden terrorized opponents with his Hall of Fame-caliber scoring ability. For years, the Rockets were serious contenders to win a championship, thanks to Harden’s MVP-level play, just falling short due to untimely injury woes and unlucky three-point shooting. However, all good things come to an end, and the Rockets traded away The […]

James Harden, who is now 33 years of age, only has one thing in his mind as he approaches the twilight of his career: to win a championship. That was why he forced his way out of the Houston Rockets in the first place. Moreover, he grew discontented after the Brooklyn Nets lacked the structure […]

Even with their team entering a deep rebuild, the Houston Rockets have always been reluctant to trade Eric Gordon. This was a bizarre decision: the combo guard doesn’t fit their current timeline, and he would net a good price from contending teams. This season, though, it seems like the team is finally willing to deal […]

Before Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros became the perennial World Series contender that they are today, they suffered a ton of losses and suffered through painful seasons. Bregman, still with the Astros, believes that the young Houston Rockets will eventually get it together as Jalen Green and company continue on the seemingly same path […]

A fully healthy Portland Trail Blazers squad will look to improve out on the road as they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Trail Blazers-Rockets prediction and pick will be made. Coming into this contest with a 16-12 record which includes a 9-7 mark out […]

The Miami Heat (14-15) visit the Houston Rockets (9-18) on Thursday night. Action tips off at 8:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Heat-Rockets prediction and pick. Miami has won three of their last four games to propel them to eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Heat are 9-19-1 […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has seen his name in trade rumors for years, even before the team dealt James Harden and entered a total rebuild. Considering Gordon’s prolific shooting ability, it’s easy to see why rival NBA teams have long been interested in him. And a recent report indicates that the Rockets might be […]

The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are contenders on the NBA trade market and were already in their fair share of rumors by the time the league’s “unofficial trade window” opened on Thursday, Yahoo Sports Senior NBA Reporter Jake Fischer said in a Wednesday report. Fischer says the Knicks “have been […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is quite proud after he forced a turnover from Phoenix Suns playmaker Chris Paul during their showdown on Tuesday. Paul is called the Point God for a reason. He is one of the best floor generals out there and has mastered the rules of the game, so it’s quite difficult […]

The Houston Rockets could look like a very different team in the near future. They are clearly one of the worst, if not the worst team in the NBA right now, and it’s no surprise that the front office is now looking to cash in on their current assets. According to reports, this could include […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas has returned to coaching just a few days following the death of his father, Paul Silas. The former All-Star and longtime coach passed away at the age of 79 and worked alongside Stephen on numerous teams. Stephen took a brief leave of absence but now is back leading his […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas showed his appreciation for Monty Williams after the Phoenix Suns tactician gave him a long hug following their latest battle. For those not in the know, Silas recently lost his father, NBA legend Paul Silas. It’s undoubtedly a difficult time for him–with the Rockets coach even taking a leave […]

There are few players in the NBA that make the blood boil more than Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. Paul not only gets in the head of his opponents with his sneaky tactics, he is also constantly yapping at the ears of officials. Simply put, Paul has mastered the art of controlling the game. […]

Death may be an inevitable part of life, but processing grief never gets easier at any point. Losing a loved one hurts, no matter the circumstances and no matter how prepared someone thinks they are. One can only imagine the heavy feeling in Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas’ heart after his father, the legendary […]

DeMarcus Cousins used to be among the baddest and hottest high school prospects in the nation, but he’s not shy to admit that there was a time when Chandler Parsons embarrassed him with a savage dunk. In a recent appearance on the Outta Pocket episode, DeMarcus Cousins told a story about the time he got served a […]

The Phoenix Suns will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Tuesday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Suns-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Phoenix, losers of four straight, have seen their record […]

The Jae Crowder-Phoenix Suns trade saga appears to be nearing its conclusion. Three-and-D forwards are at a premium, making Crowder a coveted asset in the trade market. Of all the suitors, it seems as if the Milwaukee Bucks remain Crowder’s likeliest destination. However, the Bucks and Suns have been unable to find a suitable agreement […]

Despite the Milwaukee Bucks’ shocking defeat to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Giannis Antetokounmpo is keeping a positive attitude about it. Instead of being discouraged, he wants the team to learn from the loss. The Bucks were coming off a good win against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, so hopes were high they were going […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas will be taking a leave of absence from the team following the death of his father, Paul Silas. The Rockets are scheduled to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday but their head coach will understandably step aside. “With the very sad news that Stephen Silas’ father, Paul, has passed […]

The Phoenix Suns have been linked with Kyle Kuzma as of late, but sure enough, he’s not the only one that the team is interested in as they look to get more help for Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Apparently, the Suns are also eyeing a potential deal with the Houston Rockets where they could […]

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are two of the worst teams today, clearly in rebuild mode despite being two of the most consistent playoff teams over the past few decades or so. Nonetheless, player development is of utmost priority, with young stars such as Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and Keldon Johnson, among others, […]

The Houston Rockets (7-17) visit the San Antonio Spurs (6-18) on Thursday. Action tips off at 8:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Spurs prediction and pick. Houston has won two of their last three games yet still sit in 14th place in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 12-11 […]

After the Houston Rockets traded away Christian Wood, Alperen Sengun became poised to take over the Rockets’ starting center mantle. During his rookie year, Sengun showed a rare blend of nimble feet, soft scoring touch, and sublime court vision for someone so young. The Rockets experimented with bringing him off the bench this season, but […]

The Houston Rockets embarked on a lengthy rebuild the moment they pulled the trigger on the trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, the Rockets have been one of the worst teams in the league and they remain as such, as they entered their Monday night match against the Philadelphia 76ers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers welcomed James Harden back to the floor in a road matchup against the Houston Rockets. The Sixers lost by a score of 132-123 in double overtime. Harden tallied 21 points and seven assists in his return to the court while Joel Embiid posted 39 points and seven rebounds and Tobias Harris added 27 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are rounding out a road trip with an important game against the Houston Rockets. The Sixers are looking to bounce back from two rough losses. Fortunately for them, they may have more reinforcements to help them get back in the win column. Before tip-off at Toyota Center, there is one big question […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Monday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a 76ers-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Philadelphia has lost two straight games to fall to 12-11 on […]

The Golden State Warriors staved off a late-game run from the Houston Rockets on Saturday, pulling away for a 120-101 win at Chase Center. Here are three key reactions to the defending champions’ second victory in as many days, a win that puts them two games above .500 for the first time this season. Jordan […]

The Houston Rockets will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors a day after a big game in the desert. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Rockets stunned the Phoenix Suns 122-121, as Jalen Green hit a game-winning free throw to nail […]

With one of the worst records (5-16) in the NBA through 21 games of the 2022-23 season, it is now time for a Houston Rockets trade. The Rockets are in full rebuild mode with Jalen Green, Jabari Smith, and Alperen Sengun, and every move they make should be about helping these prospects develop and adding […]

The worst NBA squad in the Western Conference will take on the best as the Houston Rockets make the trip to Arizona to take on the Phoenix Suns. With that being said, it is time to look at our NBA odds series, where our Rockets-Suns prediction and pick will be revealed. Coming into this one with […]

Nikola Jokic is one of the most unique players to ever grace the NBA hardwood. That’s why any comparisons to the Denver Nuggets MVP shouldn’t be taken for granted. With the Houston Rockets playing back-to-back games against Jokic’s Nuggets, he was asked about second-year big man Alperen Sengun, who shares some similarities and admittedly models […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is turning into one of the most electrifying players right before our eyes. If you need proof, then look no further than his performance on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Saying that Green put on a show would be an understatement, as he hogged the spotlight and entertained the […]

The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets featured in an intense matchup on Friday night that seems to have produced a whole new rivalry. Trae Young and Dejounte Murray were seen mocking a couple of Rockets players during the game, which resulted in a heated confrontation during the game. The skirmish lit a fire under […]

A Western Conference showdown will be on tap between a pair of youthful squads as the Oklahoma City Thunder battle it out in the Lone Star State against the Houston Rockets. It is time to take an exclusive sneak peek at our NBA odds series, where our Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering […]

The Houston Rockets haven’t been a very good team to start the 2022-23 season, despite being led by the solid backcourt duo of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The Rockets entered their contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night with the worst record in the league at 3-14, which is why their eventual […]