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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 […]

The rumor that Blake Griffin is washed up and cannot dunk has to be put asleep. Against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, the Brooklyn Nets forward unleashed an impressive putback dunk which showcased his strength and impeccable timing. Peep Griffin’s dunk below to see and believe. Little by little, the doubters are hushing up. Griffin […]

The Brooklyn Nets were hosting the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and the event presented itself as an opportunity for James Harden to rekindle some old flames with his former team. Prior to tip-off, Harden made his way to the Rockets bench to share a brief moment with former coach Stephen Silas and the rest […]

The Houston Rockets head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets at the Barclay’s Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Rockets-Nets prediction and pick. This game features two teams on complete opposite sides of the spectrum. We see a championship contender in the Nets take on a first overall […]

With so much that has gone down in the NBA over the past couple of months, James Harden’s move away from the Houston Rockets now feels like a lifetime away. Rockets general manager Rafael Stone was recently asked if he holds any regret about letting Harden leave, but at this point, the high-ranking team executive […]

Victor Oldaipo’s tenure with the Houston Rockets lasted just 20 games. The Rockets offloaded the two-time All-Star during Thursday’s trade deadline, sending him to the Miami Heat. This put an abrupt end to Oladipo’s time in Houston after just around two months following his arrival in mid-January. Houston general manager Rafael Stone has spoken out […]

The NBA’s Most Improved Player race is as tight as ever this year. Last year’s race was an incredibly close one as well, with Brandon Ingram, Luka Doncic, Bam Adebayo, and Devontae Graham all being deserving candidates. This year is very similar, with a solid top five who all have legitimate arguments to be the […]

On Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves were down 16 points with 7:31 left in the game against the Houston Rockets. The Wolves finished the game on a 22-0 run coming all the way back to win the game. The 22 points were the most consecutive points scored in franchise history. On Saturday night the Rockets […]

Houston Rockets forward Danuel House lost four of his relatives in a tragic car accident due to the irresponsibility of a drunk driver on Saturday. House is understandably still in shock over this unthinkable tragedy involving his sister-in-law and his nephews. The Rockets veteran could only muster up a four-emoji reaction to seeing his four […]

James Harden was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets a little over two months ago. Returning to this topic after the NBA trade deadline — in which Victor Oladipo was dealt to the Miami Heat — is an interesting exercise in viewing how a trade changes over time. The trade was a […]

The NBA trade deadline is nearly upon us, and the Miami Heat have struck a deal with the Houston Rockets at the buzzer. This is one of the biggest trades to happen this year and likely elevates the Heat to a new level in the Eastern Conference. As for the Rockets, they acquire some nice […]

Right when it looked like the Houston Rockets weren’t trading Victor Oladipo before the NBA trade deadline, they got in a deal right at the buzzer. Oladipo is heading to the Miami Heat, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium says it’s for Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley and a draft […]