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The 2022 NBA trade deadline has been every bit as exciting as one may have hoped for. It’s not even Thursday yet and many of the major players have already been moved. To add even more gas to the fire, there are rumors of a potential Ben Simmons-James Harden trade being negotiated at the time […]

The Utah Jazz were handed a serious blow recently as wing Joe Ingles suffered a season-ending ACL injury. In the wake of the bad news, the team is looking to bring in a replacement for him as they eye a deep playoff run. One of the names Utah is eyeing is Houston Rockets veteran Eric […]

The Los Angeles Clippers cashed in a win-now move and acquired Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers last Friday. This trade gives an indication that the Clippers are still going all in on winning a championship in the foreseeable future, despite Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s return status this season still […]

The Pelicans look to extend a three-game win streak at home against the Houston Rockets tonight. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pelicans prediction and pick. Click here to Bet $5, Win $280 on either team in Super Bowl 56 (56-1 Odds) *To claim, new users need to register, make a […]

The Houston Rockets haven’t had much success this season, but that was to be expected given that they are still a young club with very few pieces who can truly assist contribute for them. Outside of them dealing Eric Gordon, the Rockets haven’t been connected to many moves as the trade deadline approaches. Gordon is […]

Currently the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference at 26-28, the Los Angeles Lakers are teetering and on the brink of wasting a season of LeBron James. Every game from here on out is must-win for the Lakers and their $44.2 million starting point guard looks like a colossal offseason mistake. Westbrook’s shortcomings at […]

Christian Wood has been a polarizing figure for the Houston Rockets. The undrafted big man has produced for the team in crucial moments, but he has been maddeningly inconsistent at times. There have also been instances of Wood’s… erratic behavior being detrimental to the team. Because of these, trade rumors surrounding Christian Wood have been […]

Many rumors have surfaced recently suggesting that the Brooklyn Nets are considering trading James Harden. Harden played for the Houston Rockets for most of his career until being dealt to the Nets, who sought to build a big three with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Harden. The majority of these speculations claim that Harden will […]

We are less than a week away from the 2022 NBA trade deadline and no significant moves have been made yet. This isn’t because every team is perfectly content with their situation, nor is it because of a shortage of sellers. More likely, it has to do with a league-wide freeze because of teams monitoring […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Wednesday. The Cleveland Cavaliers will hit the road and take on the Houston Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Rockets prediction and pick. These two teams have had very different starts to the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have won four of […]

The rumor mill has made the Rockets a mystery team at the upcoming trade deadline. One would assume they plan on trading Eric Gordon, but Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported that they aren’t keen on the idea of giving him away and would be comfortable keeping him around their young core past the deadline. […]

The Houston Rockets have the worst record in the Western Conference in the midst of their rebuild. They are 14-36 on the season, which will likely lead to another top draft pick. Their season is not predicated on their record but rather on the development of their young talent. The Rockets are filled with young […]

The Houston Rockets hosted the Golden State Warriors on Monday night and it was a tough battle for the most part of the evening. Rockets youngster Kevin Porter Jr. knew that he was facing off against one of the best point guards this game has ever seen in Stephen Curry and it is clear that […]

The NBA regular season continues with games on Monday. The Golden State Warriors will hit the road and take on the Houston Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. These two teams have had very different starts to the season. The Warriors are 37-13 and have won […]

With the Miami Heat currently first in the Eastern Conference at 32-18, Erik Spoelstra has continuously been working his magic despite being ravaged with a ton of injuries. The trio of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry have played only 14 games together, but there have been inspiring revelations from the Heat’s second and […]

The intention of the original ‘4 possible trades the Rockets can make at the deadline‘ article was never to become a series, but it’s just so easy to construct trades with this Houston team. The Rockets may not be a good team, but they have very strong role players to offer to playoff contenders. Most […]

Chauncey Billups called timeout with 5:29 remaining in Friday’s game, his team at real risk of squandering what seemed like an insurmountable lead after Jalen Green’s step-back three pulled the Houston Rockets within six. The Portland Trail Blazers hadn’t encountered much trouble running roughshod over the Western Conference’s worst team, but some ugly turnovers and […]

At their absolute best, the Golden State Warriors were virtually unbeatable during their two-year title run with Kevin Durant. Not even LeBron James’ best efforts were enough to topple them over in their two NBA Finals clashes. It was Western Conference rival James Harden and the Houston Rockets that gave them the most fight – […]

The rumor mill has been very active of late and one of the biggest talking points has centered around a sensational trade deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets involving Russell Westbrook and John Wall. According to reports, the Rockets have shown interest in potentially trading for the embattled Russell Westbrook as […]

It’s long been debated whether or not the Houston Rockets should trade center Christian Wood at the upcoming trade deadline. While it’s pretty unlikely that Houston decides to pull the trigger on such a trade this year, we’ve now entered the NBA’s annual rumor season. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported on Monday that the […]

Earlier reports suggested that the Miami Heat were one of the teams that were seriously looking at the prospect of recruiting John Wall. Unfortunately, this proposed move appears to have hit a major snag with the five-time All-Star unable to force his way out of the Houston Rockets. According to NBA insider Marc Stein (paywalled), […]

The Feb. 10 NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, which means lots of potential deals are being discussed between a number of teams across the Association. The Miami Heat, meanwhile, are interested in trading for Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood, and it has been revealed who they may be willing to part ways with […]

The Indiana Pacers have made it clear that they are interested in trading some of their core players and role players. Jeremy Lamb has been one of the players reported to be dealt before this year’s deadline, and it makes sense from the Pacers’ standpoint because he hasn’t been performing as well as they had […]

It would be so bizarre for the NBA’s Trade Deadline to pass and the Rockets almost exactly the same as a roster. Houston is what you would call your textbook seller team. ESPN’s BPI Playoff Odds currently has Houston finishing with a 28-54 record and a 0.1% chance of making the postseason. The players and […]

With less than three weeks remaining until the trade deadline, we’re getting into one of the newsier portions of the NBA calendar. If you wanted to go find it, there’s hard reporting on what every NBA team plans to do at the upcoming deadline by this point. Up until Monday morning, the Houston Rockets were […]

Jalen Green has been largely disappointing in his rookie season. There were high expectations that he could quickly make an impact to the Houston Rockets roster under Stephen Silas, being hailed as the most NBA-ready prospect coming out of the G League. However, his first year has been filled with inconsistencies highlighted by his offensive […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has been the subject of many trade rumors lately, with the 14-33 Rockets determined to get a solid return back for the veteran wing in a potential trade. As Rockets rumors continue to swirl, here’s the reality of the Gordon trade situation in Houston, according to Kelly Iko of The […]

There have been a lot of rumblings lately about a potential blockbuster deal between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets involving Russell Westbrook and John Wall. While it feels a bit farfetched, this is actually the only trade that would work for both sides because of the similarity in the two veteran’s current contracts. […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood has been garnering lots of interest around the Association ahead of the February 10th Trade Deadline. However, the team does seem very motivated to keep him around for the time being as part of their youth movement. That said, the Miami Heat have been talking to the Rockets about […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall is still sidelined as the organization continues to look for a potential trade partner for him. However, with his massive contract, that has been tough. Earlier in the campaign though, it appears the Los Angeles Clippers showed genuine interest in making a move for Wall. Via Shams Charania of The […]

In the NBA, patience an be a virtue. The landscape of the league is ever-changing and if there isn’t all options on the table are unappealing, it’s not the worst thing in the world to just sit tight and wait for something to open up. No two sentences could better sum up the John Wall […]

Brooklyn Nets stars LaMarcus Aldridge and Patty Mills were both honored with a touching tribute video in their return to San Antonio. The clip clearly got many in the building emotional, including All-Star James Harden. Check out the heartfelt highlight reel the Spurs made for the returning Nets veterans: Welcome back @aldridge_12 and @Patty_Mills! 🙂🥲😭@spurs […]

Stephen Curry saved the day for the the Golden State Warriors on Friday night with the sweet step-back to win the game at the buzzer. But it wasn’t all sunshine for the superstar throughout the game against the Houston Rockets. Earlier in the game, the Warriors point guard was seen taking out his frustrations on […]

Stephen Curry just called game. The Golden State Warriors star took matters into his own hands in the closing seconds against the Houston Rockets, sinking the ice-cold dagger at the buzzer. Check out the Warriors star drain a smooth step-back jumper to seal the victory: 🚨STEPHEN CURRY FOR THE WIN!🚨 This is Steph's first career […]

Against all odds, there may exist one path for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade Russell Westbrook. According to Marc Stein, Westbrook’s former team, the Houston Rockets, could be willing to re-acquire Russ in exchange for the exiled John Wall … if the Lakers include their 2027 first-round pick in the deal. For the rebuilding […]

The Houston Rockets will face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick. A couple of seasons ago, this was one of the best matchups in all of basketball. Unfortunately, the Rockets have devolved into one of the worst teams in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may find a trade suitor for Russell Westbrook, after all. The chances remain extremely slim, but, according to Marc Stein, one of Westbrook’s former teams may be willing to take on the nine-time All-Star and his mammoth contract. Here’s what Stein wrote on Substack on Friday: I have been advised that […]

With the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline just weeks away, we’ve officially entered fantasy deal season. It’s the glorious time of the year where fans, media, and spectators alike all come up with their best hypothetical trades as front office chatter starts to pick up. Every league executive has been entrenched in discussions for months, […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is a man of the people. Especially of the Filipino people. The Jazz hosted the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. With Clarkson and Rockets rookie Jalen Green both having roots from the Philippines, it was only apt that the game also celebrated Filipino Heritage Night. Before the tip-off, Clarkson was […]