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Don’t put words into Jabari Smith Jr.’s mouth. That is the message of the Houston Rockets rookie after a fan accused him of giving head coach Stephen Silas a death stare. During the Rockets’ game against the New York Knicks on Saturday, Smith was seen intently listening at Silas when the head coach was talking […]

The Houston Rockets have fully embraced the rebuild. While the losses are to be expected, longtime guard Eric Gordon isn’t seeing as much progress as fans would hope from their young core. Eric Gordon, who’s been the subject of a bevy of trade rumors, spoke out about the Rockets youngsters not exactly developing in key […]

The Dallas Mavericks host the Houston Rockets for a divisional battle! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Mavericks prediction and pick. We have a Texas battle on our hands for Thursday night! The Rockets are in Dallas to face their divisional rivals following Luka Doncic’s massive performance. The Rockets are (10-24) […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a fairly strong start to the 2022-23 season, and have been on a tear as of late, winning eight of their last nine games to shoot up the Eastern Conference standings. Despite the Sixers latest run of success, it hasn’t caused the rumors surrounding James Harden’s future with the team […]

The rumors of James Harden to the Houston Rockets are going full tilt in NBA discussions right now. But is another enigmatic point guard in Kyrie Irving also a possibility? The Rockets will be flush with cash this offseason with its biggest cap figure of $20.9 million belonging to Eric Gordon, who most likely will […]

Over recent weeks, many have floated around the possibility of a potential reunion for James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Of course, this would only materialize should the Philadelphia 76ers, led by a dominant Joel Embiid, falter once more in the postseason. Nonetheless, the possibility gained even more legs after one of the most reputable […]

With James Harden set to become a free agent next summer, there have been rumblings in the past week that he’s interested in a possible Houston Rockets reunion if the Philadelphia 76ers don’t reward him with an attractive extension. While The Beard publically said he’s happy in the City of Brotherly Love, anything can happen […]

The Boston Celtics host the Houston Rockets for an interconference matchup at TD Garden! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Celtics prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets are coming off a huge win over the Chicago Bulls to start their short road trip. They won 133-118 as Kevin Porter Jr. scored […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams made his season debut around two weeks ago, on December 16th. He has looked like his pre-injury self in limited minutes since returning to the lineup, averaging 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks across four games. But Williams is already dealing with the injury bug yet again, this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own the longest winning streak in the NBA right now. But even their current on-court success hasn’t stemmed the tide on James Harden-Houston Rockets rumors running rampant. While Harden’s alleged infatuation with a Rockets reunion is coming to light just recently, it has apparently loomed large over the Sixers and several league […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been rocked with James Harden rumors speculating on a potential return to the Houston Rockets this offseason. Could Dwyane Wade – a man who never played for the Sixers – be one of the biggest arguments for Harden to stay? The reasons for James Harden’s rumored desire to return to H-Town […]

James Harden’s rumored interest in going back to the Houston Rockets is apparently nothing new at all. The Brooklyn Nets already had an inkling about it even before they sent the former NBA MVP to the Philadelphia 76ers via a trade back in February 2022, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. While Harden was frustrated […]

Amid rumors that James Harden is seriously considering returning to the Houston Rockets should he decide against a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, it is worth noting that Houston itself hasn’t really shut down the reports or rule out the possibility. Apparently, the Rockets have a reason for doing so. While getting back an […]

Well, ain’t that surprising? A couple of years after requesting a trade, James Harden is reportedly considering a return to the Houston Rockets in free agency. The rumblings began last week, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski then blowing it up on Christmas. It’s certainly an intriguing idea, bringing back the former hero of the franchise for one […]

After years of competing for an NBA title, the Houston Rockets are now in a very different place. Following the trade of James Harden in 2020-21, the team entered a rebuilding phase. Now, the Rockets are a perennial lottery organization. That means that they could be sellers ahead of the upcoming NBA trade deadline and […]

Worried about James Harden leaving the Philadelphia 76ers for the Houston Rockets this offseason following a report on Christmas suggesting he might? Don’t! Just don’t do it. The future for the Sixers guard is currently up in the air but stressing over him leaving Philadelphia for Houston isn’t worth the energy right now. Yes, Harden […]

The Houston Rockets (9-23) visit the Chicago Bulls (14-18) on Monday night. Action tips off at 8:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Bulls prediction and pick. Houston has lost five consecutive games to drop them to last place in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 15-15-2 against the spread […]

James Harden is considering a move back to the Houston Rockets in free agency — at least according to NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar was asked to comment on these shocking rumors, and Harden had a pretty strong response to the whispers. Right before the Sixers’ Christmas Day win over […]

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 […]