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All of the built-up momentum the Los Angeles Lakers have been working so hard for these past few games were pretty much thrown out the window on Thursday as they suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of a 17-52 Houston Rockets side. It was supposed to be an easy win for the LeBron James-less […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to rest Anthony Davis on the second night of a back-to-back — a regrettable 114-110 Lakers loss to the 17-52 Houston Rockets — was made by medical personnel. Presumably, it was in the best interest of AD, who is playing extremely well and “pain-free” while managing a complex stress injury in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers took care of business on Tuesday night as they managed a big win over the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-108. Every game is going to be virtually a must-win contest for the Lakers from here on out as try and secure a spot in the playoffs out West. This includes Thursday night’s […]

March Madness is one of the most wonderful annual events of the sports year as teams across the country compete for the chance win a championship. That being said, while Houston Rockets fans may have their eyes in France or on the NBA G League, their eyes need to be on the NCAA Men’s Basketball […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-35) visit the Houston Rockets (16-52) on Wednesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Los Angeles has won four of their last five games and sits in 10th place in the Western Conference. […]

Jayson Tatum accepted responsibility for the Celtics’ disappointing defeat to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Celtics never really got going as they were outworked in just about every facet of basketball by the league-worst Rockets who ended up winning 111-109. It was another bad loss for Boston with Tatum notably opening the game […]

It looks like Joe Mazzulla is bothered now. After playing down the Boston Celtics’ struggles last week, the team remains unable to really solve their woes. On Monday, they finally hit rock-bottom after losing to the league-worst Houston Rockets. Jaylen Brown erupted for a 43-piece in the contest, while Jayson Tatum bagged 22 points for […]

For much of the 2022-23 season, it looked like the Boston Celtics were playing on cruise control, having sat atop the Eastern Conference standings for a considerable stretch. However, over the past few weeks, it seems like the cracks in the Celtics’ foundation are beginning to show. And their performance on Monday night against the […]

The Houston Rockets are on pace to finish with the worst record in the NBA for the third season in a row. As frustrating as it can be for fans of a franchise that has grown accustomed to winning over the greater part of the last 20 years, bottoming out has helped the Rockets accumulate […]

The Boston Celtics (47-21) visit the Houston Rockets (15-52) on Monday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Boston has won two straight games and sits in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics covered 54% of […]

Patrick Beverley was instrumental in the Chicago Bulls’ 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets Saturday night. It was Beverley’s best game as a member of the Bulls. The victory vaulted Chicago to 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings. Beverley put up 16 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the win over the Rockets. […]

The NBA odds and pick series continues with an exciting cross-conference matchup between two high-flying teams. The Chicago Bulls (30-36) will travel to Texas to face the Houston Rockets (15-51). Check out our NBA odds series for our Bulls-Rockets prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls are 11th in the Eastern Conference and continue to fight […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season and are firmly in the mix for the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. Even though they’ve been horrible, they can be exciting to watch with young sensation Jalen Green leading the way. They’ve also drawn headlines recently for the rumored mutual interest […]

The Houston Rockets (15-50) visit the Indiana Pacers (29-37) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pacers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Houston has won two of their last three games but remains in last place in the Western Conference. The Rockets […]

For the past two seasons, the Houston Rockets have been the league’s doormat. In Year 3 of their rebuild, however, it seems like not much has changed, as they are currently on track to finish as the league’s preeminent cellar dwellers once more. But on Wednesday night, some Rockets players, such as Jalen Green, showed […]

Jalen Green has some of the most impressive hops in the NBA today. The young Houston Rockets star showed just that on Tuesday night, and unfortunately for him, Brooklyn Nets big man Nic Claxton ended up on the receiving end of a vicious poster dunk by Green. Claxton, who happens to be one of the […]

The Brooklyn Nets (36-28) visit the Houston Rockets (15-49) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Brooklyn has won two straight games and sits in sixth place in the Eastern Conference. The Nets covered 52% of […]

Teams have been dunking on the Houston Rockets this season, but on Saturday night, Jalen Green literally dunked on fellow lottery-bound San Antonio Spurs in the most stylish of ways. After a Spurs turnover, Jalen Green immediately ran to the other end of the floor and caught a pass from Alperen Şengün. With no defender […]

After a messy breakup that resulted in the Rockets trading James Harden to the Nets in 2021, rumors of a potential Harden-Houston Rockets reunion have ramped up as of late. The Philadelphia 76ers guard will hit unrestricted free agency this summer, and recent rumblings, including an article released by The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Kelly Iko, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are in Houston to take on the Rockets! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Rockets prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are in the headlines for the wrong reasons right now. They are the No. 2 team in the West with a (37-23) record. However, Ja Morant is in […]

The rumor mill around James Harden is churning heavily. While he and the Philadelphia 76ers look to legitimize their championship hopes, the Houston Rockets are potentially looking to split Harden and the Sixers up by welcoming him back in free agency. The possibility of Harden going back to Houston is being discussed as heavily as […]

No matter what he does, it seems like James Harden always finds a way to get himself involved in the NBA rumor mill. Even after he took a team-friendly deal to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers last offseason, Harden will be able to hit the open market again this upcoming offseason, and fans are wondering […]

At the moment, all James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers will be thinking about is winning a championship. With the title race as wide open as it has ever been in recent memory, the Sixers could very well end up winning it all if they manage to string together a strong run beginning in April. […]

John Wall was traded to the Houston Rockets by the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, and was promptly bought out by the Rockets, so Wall is looking for a new team. It does not seem that there is a market for him as of right now, according to Chris Haynes of […]

The Houston Rockets, in Year 3 of their rebuild, remain stuck as the league’s basement-dwellers. In fact, on Sunday night, their tough 2022-23 campaign, in which they have won just 13 of their 60 games, just got a bit tougher. They allowed 71 points to Damian Lillard – a career-high for the Portland Trail Blazers […]

Damian Lillard went nuclear Sunday night, dropping a career-high 71 points in a win over the Houston Rockets. Lillard came out hot, dropping 41 in the first half and did not slow down. Dame Time fell just one triple shy of tying Klay Thompson’s NBA record for most three’s in a single game. However, he […]

NBA action will continue on Monday night with this game in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (13-46) will visit the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (28-31). Houston looks to snap a long losing streak while the Blazers continue working towards .500. Check out our NBA odds series for our Rockets-Trail […]

Klay Thompson is one of the best shooters in NBA history. While he’s often overshadowed by his more popular Splash Bro., it doesn’t mean he pales in comparison to his fellow Golden State Warriors sharpshooter. The veteran guard reminded everyone of that on Friday as he exploded for 42 points against the Houston Rockets. Thompson […]

The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets for a western battle! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. The Rockets are one of four teams that are in the hunt for Victor Wembanyama. Houston currently has the worst record in the NBA at (13-45). Despite having a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are fresh off one of their best wins of the regular season on Thursday night, a wild double-digit comeback victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Even when all momentum suggests the Sixers have righted the ship after a rough start in 2022-23 to emerge as a true top-tier title contender, though, turmoil is […]

The Houston Rockets are not going to make the NBA Playoffs this season. They’re currently dead last in the entire league with a horrendous 13-45 win-loss record. This is what we call playing the long game, which means they’re not playing for this season. The Rockets are playing for contention two to three seasons from […]

After going 29-30 and slipping to eighth place in the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks fired head coach Nate McMillan. While the Hawks’ dismissal of McMillan was the first domino to fall, he certainly wasn’t the only NBA coach on the hot seat. Steven Silas of the Rockets is the favorite to be the next […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta may have just tipped everyone off about his plans for the 2023 NBA Draft (h/t Ben Dubose of Rockets Wire), with an emphatic “pray for Victor!” message when asked about his team during Galveston’s Mardi Gras celebration. Metropolitans 92 big man Victor Wembanyama is projected to be the first pick […]

Friday, February 17th marks the 60th birthday of the greatest to ever do it. Michael Jordan officially turns into a senior citizen today, and Houston Rockets rookie Jabair Smith Jr. has a savage message for the Chicago Bulls legend. Smith, who is set to take part in the NBA All-Star weekend’s Rising Stars tournament, just […]

Get Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest. Speaking to reporters at his Jordan Rising Stars Challenge media availability during 2023 All-Star Weekend, Smith says that he “definitely” wants to be a participant in the iconic event in the future. “I feel like I’m a pretty good shooter. I feel […]

Houston Rockets rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. will be a participant during All-Star Weekend after he and teammates Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Tari Eason, were invited to the Jordan Rising Stars Challenge. Smith, the third overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, hasn’t had an ideal start to his NBA career. Though he has […]

The Houston Rockets have had a forgettable season. They are currently 13-44 and at the bottom of not only the Western Conference standings but at they are at the bottom of the league standings overall. Earlier this season, the Rockets made headlines when John Wall spoke out about the apparent lack of culture and accountability […]

The Houston Rockets have been going through a season not worth remembering. At 13-44, they have not only the worst record in the Western Conference, but also the worst record in the NBA overall. On Wednesday in the Rockets game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, they received some troubling news as second-year guard Jalen Green […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Chet Holmgren in the 2022 NBA Draft with the No. 2 overall pick. Their selection came after the Orlando Magic had taken Paolo Banchero No. 1 overall. Jabari Smith Jr., who ended up going No. 3 overall to the Houston Rockets, was reportedly stunned after the Thunder passed up on […]