Houston Rockets Articles - Page 57

Being one of the top rim protectors in the game, Brook Lopez has had his fair share of being on the receiving end of poster dunks through the years. As such, the Milwaukee Bucks big man has learned to live with it. On Friday, Kenyon Martin Jr of the Houston Rockets threw the hammer down […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will play host to the Houston Rockets on Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Bucks prediction and pick. Milwaukee gets a chance to redeem themselves after losing a devastating shootout against the Rockets just over a week ago. Houston’s 143-136 victory over the Bucks saw […]

It’s no secret that tension existed between former Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Dwight Howard during their three-year tenure together. However, what wasn’t known was that tensions reached such a boiling point that many in the organization wondered if Howard was intentionally “whiffing” on screens for Harden as an attempt to sabotage him, according […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will head to H-Town to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a 76ers-Rockets prediction and pick. Philadelphia enters this inter-conference matchup currently riding a five-game winning streak. The 76ers hold a 1.5 game lead over the Nets in the Eastern […]

There are a lot of basketball players that dream of playing their careers in the NBA. Although there are multiple ways of getting into the league, there is no doubt that the road to enter the NBA is tougher than ever. For highly touted prospects, they enter the league’s doors by being selected in the […]

It’s hard to hate a redemption story in the NBA. When it comes to this kind of narrative, you’ve got the likes of Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, and countless other players who have battled through injuries and negativity to redeem themselves. One man who is in the midst of his own redemption arc is no […]

The Golden State Warriors were in danger of suffering another disappointing loss on Saturday at the hands of a struggling Houston Rockets side. Stephen Curry and Co. knew what was at stake so they decided to turn on the switch at a crucial juncture in the contest. The Warriors went on an astounding 24-0 run […]

After dropping 50 points against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Kevin Porter Jr. of the Houston Rockets is easily one of the hottest names in the NBA right now. Be that as it may, the young guard still has quite a lot to learn, and on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry made […]

Kevin Porter Jr had the best game of his life on Thursday night as he led the Houston Rockets to a very impressive 143-136 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Porter dropped a career-high 50 points against the Bucks and after the game, KPJ got caught slipping out an NSFW comment about Jrue Holiday. Porter probably […]

A past lefty shooting guard for the Houston Rockets has given his official blessing to the new lefty shooting guard for the Houston Rockets. Yes, James Harden has thoughts about Kevin Porter Jr.’s 50-point game: Lefty DIFFERENT 😤 @KevinPorterJr pic.twitter.com/5fup2et5jQ — James Harden (@JHarden13) April 30, 2021 Porter went to work Thursday night in a […]

Just around 24 hours after he got fined for violating league protocol after making an appearance in a strip club last week, Kevin Porter Jr. showed that no amount of money (or neon lights) can hinder him from exploding inside the basketball court. The young Houston Rockets scorer exploded for a career-high of 50 points […]

Kevin Porter Jr. had himself a night on Thursday and put himself in the history books. At just 20 years and 360 days old, the Houston Rockets star did no other player has done in NBA history. And yes, that includes LeBron James. KPJ balled out against the Milwaukee Bucks and erupted for a career-high […]

Kevin Porter Jr. had the game of his life for the Houston Rockets in their 143-136 upset victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The 20-year-old guard lit up inside Toyota Center recording a career-high 50 points on 16-for-26 shooting from the field and a scintillating 9-for-15 outing from past the arc. It wasn’t like […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Houston Rockets will battle it out in H-town on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Rockets prediction and pick. Milwaukee continues to make a late push in the Eastern Conference as they currently sit just 3.5 games back of the top spot. Houston, […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. got slapped with a pretty hefty fine of $50,000 after breaking the NBA’s health and safety protocols during a recent trip to Miami. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/179ezdFZJt — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 28, 2021 The notice says it “prohibits indoor social gatherings” and a few […]

The season of John Wall is over after the Houston Rockets shut him down due to a season-ending hamstring injury. Nevertheless, this has and will not stop the 30-year-old guard from continuing to serve as a veteran leader, mentor, and guide for the young Rockets. Via Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic: As the season has […]

Christian Wood has taken a massive leap in his first season with the Houston Rockets. However, the 6-foot-10 forward-center is still hungry to prove himself and believes he will be a max player in the future. Via Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic: Christian Wood: ““I just want to show fans that by the time this […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the most entertaining players in today’s NBA, although he has also become a polarizing figure in basketball. Known for being one of the most purely athletic playmakers and high-rising dunkers among active players, Westbrook has also built himself a very nice financial portfolio. In this article, we will take a […]

Leaked bodycam footage taken by police on April 19 has surfaced, showing a severely injured Sterling Brown and Houston Rockets teammate Kevin Porter Jr. arguing with police following an altercation with other patrons at a Miami club. While police muted the video, Brown is clearly visible and profusely bleeding from his head, all while Porter […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall will be out for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Rockets decided to sit Wall out for their last 11 games of the campaign due to a hamstring tweak. For what it’s worth, the decision to rest Wall and let him rehab […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall has figured in perhaps the most challenging season of his career this 2020-21. After over a year of inactivity, the 30-year-old speedster found himself in a new team. It was supposed to be a fresh start for Wall, who was itching to prove that he is still one of the […]

Throughout a disappointing season, the Houston Rockets will find themselves missing the postseason for the first time in nine seasons. Since the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Brooklyn, the Rockets were forced to navigate through numerous obstacles that were too big for the team to overcome. Despite being eliminated from playoff action, there’s […]

The fallout continues for the Houston Rockets. After losing former general manager Daryl Morey (now with the Philadelphia 76ers) and James Harden not too long ago, CEO Tad Brown has now announced his resignation from his current post. Multiple outlets have confirmed the decision of the high-ranking executive: Rockets CEO Tad Brown announces that he […]

The Houston Rockets will host the Los Angeles Clippers in their home arena, The Toyota Center,  in what is expected to be a lopsided battle between two NBA franchises heading in the opposite direction. In the latest meeting between these two Western Conference rivals on April 9th, the LA Clippers earned an easy 126-109 victory. […]

Houston Rockets swingman Sterling Brown recently made headlines after the 26-year-old was assaulted in a club over the past weekend. Reports also state that teammate Kevin Porter Jr. was involved in the incident and is now being placed in the league’s health and safety protocols. Porter will now be sidelined for at least the next […]

More details are emerging as part of an investigation into an assault on Houston Rockets wing Sterling Brown at a strip club in Miami. Brown suffered gruesome facial lacerations and other lacerations “throughout his body” as the result of an altercation at the Booby Trap. But his injuries might have been worse if not for […]

It appears that an NBA fan has found a doppelganger of LeBron James, who happens to play in the league right now. Sharing his take on the popular site, TikTok, Adam Faris provides a highlight reel of a current NBA player during his high school basketball days. @adampfaris 😳😳 #nba #lebron #fyp ♬ Blue Blood […]

Sterling Brown of the Houston Rockets was the victim of a reported assault on Sunday night which caused deep cuts to his face. Brown is expected to make a complete recovery, but he will miss Houston’s upcoming game against the Miami Heat on Monday night. This is the Rockets’ full team statement on Sterling Brown, […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry’s creativity has no limits. Most of the time, he’s so graceful with the ball that it just defies physics. Such was the case when the Dubs hosted the Houston Rockets at Chase Center on Saturday. Matched up against a string of talented Rockets guards, the two-time NBA MVP resorted […]

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood inadvertently became a part of  Stephen Curry’s career-setting highlight on Saturday. The Golden State Warriors were at Chase Center playing the Rockets on Saturday when the two-time NBA MVP pulled off from his usual absurd range near the end of the third period. Unfortunately for Wood, he was the unlucky […]

The Houston Rockets are visiting the City of Angels on Friday to face the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Clippers prediction and pick. The Rockets picked up a much-needed moral win against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday after losing seven […]

Houston Rockets superstar John Wall is liking what he has been seeing so far from his new teammate Kevin Porter Jr. Since being called up from Rockets’ G League affiliate team the Rio Grande Valley Vipers last month, the 20-year-old has been a revelation and is proving to be a key mid-season acquisition for the […]

Midway through the Los Angeles Lakers’ inspired performance over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, the team announced the signing of Ben McLemore to a rest-of-season contract. McLemore, who was bought out by the Houston Rockets on Saturday, will fill the team’s final roster spot. He’s the second buyout addition for the defending champions, who stood […]

There were more than a few folks who questioned the Houston Rockets’ decision to hire Stephen Silas as the team’s new head coach in the offseason. As it turns out, this move actually had a lot to do with Mavs star Luka Doncic. Silas himself acknowledged the fact that Doncic played a significant role in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been on fire as of late and will look to continue their great performance on Wednesday when they take on the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Rockets prediction and pick. The Mavericks picked up a huge win […]

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey may be most known for his penchant for data analytics and the three-point revolution, especially during his stint with the Houston Rockets. But in a recent interview, Morey actually believes that the long shot “skews” the game in a not-so-good way. Morey appeared in The Dan Le Batard Show […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former lottery pick Ben McLemore from the buyout market, filling L.A.’s final open roster spot ahead of the stretch run, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Free agent Ben McLemore has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April […]

Even before entering college, Gonzaga Bulldogs star Jalen Suggs has already been ranked as one of the top prospects in the upcoming NBA draft class of 2021. The 6-foot-4 guard further established that by leading the Bulldogs to an undefeated regular season. Now, the legend of Suggs grew even further after he banked home an […]

The Houston Rockets are continuing on their rebuilding efforts as they are planning to part ways with swingman Ben McLemore soon. After his release, many contenders are expected to make a bid to acquire his services for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, via The Athletic‘s Shams Charania. The Houston Rockets are planning to waive […]