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If you have been keeping track of the NBA since December, chances are your head is filled to the brim with all the developments in the league. You have James Harden forcing his way out of the Houston Rockets, Joel Embiid’s MVP-worthy performance before going down with an injury, and the Utah Jazz winning 11 straight […]

The New York Knicks have quickly become one of the feel-good stories of the NBA this season. The once-heralded Eastern Conference franchise has seemingly turned things around in the “Big Apple.” After a stretch of basketball for nearly a decade, the lowly Knicks have returned to relevance. New York would be in the playoffs if […]

No NBA player has benefitted from the evolution toward positionless basketball more than PJ Tucker. The heart and soul of so many innovative Houston Rockets teams, the makeshift center is reportedly drawing attention from “70% of the league,” per Sam Amick of The Athletic. Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire. For Tucker, however, it appears […]

The Orlando Magic are listening on trade offers for athletic forward Aaron Gordon, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania reports the Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers as trade suitors, while  Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report has more details on suitors and a pair of deals that fell through earlier this season. Fischer reports the […]

NBA trade rumors involving Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker continue to swirl as three teams have reportedly remained as potential candidates to land his services. A number of playoff-bound squads in the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Lakers are all keeping tabs on the availability of Tucker leading up to the March […]

It’s understandable if you decided to drop Kevin Porter Jr. from your card investment plans at some point this season. Who wouldn’t after he was arrested during the offseason because of a gun charge or his locker room outburst that had him traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers? As a result, a lot of fans soured […]

With an 11-25 record and the owners of the 14th spot in the Western Conference, there is speculation that the Houston Rockets could move some of their players at the trade deadline. With the team currently mired in a 15-game losing streak and the playoffs out of reach, general manager Rafael Stone could begin a […]

The Boston Celtics are in H-town to take on the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Just a year ago, this would’ve been a nationally televised primetime affair. For this one, it’s a battle of two struggling teams looking to get out of the well. The question is, does anyone remember the last time the […]

Oof. The past few years have not been kind to Houston Rockets guard John Wall. We are only three years and change removed from the 2017 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, where John Wall seemed to all the world like the spearhead that the Washington Wizards would take to the top of the league. A driving force […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has already experienced an up-and-down start to his NBA career. On Friday night against the Utah Jazz, though, he had himself a moment. Holy Kevin Porter Jr.! 😱pic.twitter.com/MAFfIZdHTp — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 13, 2021 Selected 30th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and immediately flipped […]

It’s not often Utah Jazz C Rudy Gobert is on the opposite end of a defensive highlight. Typically, he’s the one delivering the punishment near the rim — averaging more than two blocks per game for his entire NBA career. But roles were reversed during Utah’s tilt against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. 🚫KJ […]

In a bit of good news amid a chaotic and confusing season, the Houston Rockets could get breakout center Christian Wood back as early as Tuesday, March 16. According to Cayleigh Griffin of ATT SportsNet SW, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas noted that Wood, John Wall and Danuel House Jr. could return together when they […]

Things have not gone smoothly for the Houston Rockets this season. The injuries continue to stack up. Senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported Rockets swingman Eric Gordon will be out 4-to-6 weeks with a moderate groin strain. Rockets guard Eric Gordon has a moderate groin strain and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks, […]

Amid the drama between Houston Rockets and PJ Tucker, coach Stephen Silas has made the announcement that the veteran enforcer will no longer be part of the squad. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Silas revealed they are trying to iron out things with Tucker that would benefit both parties. He also shared his thoughts on […]

Houston Rockets star Eric Gordon is out and it’s not looking good. The 32-year-old veteran fell down on a non-contact injury in the third quarter of their game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Gordon appeared to have injured his groin as he tried to defend Kings guard De’Aaron Fox and was helped off the […]

It took a long time for Carmelo Anthony to find a home. It actually spanned a full calendar year. But not so long ago, Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, ending his then 12-month stint in NBA purgatory. While Anthony obviously isn’t the same dynamic scorer from his days with the Denver Nuggets and […]

The Golden State Warriors landed a big man in James Wiseman with the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. While the selection didn’t really come much of a surprise given the  Dubs’ glaring need for a center, the decision certainly reminded fans of another center that Golden State could have had if the […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood is close to returning to the floor. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported Wood has resumed basketball activities. He is unlikely to play in the team’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday but is close to being activated. Rockets center Christian Wood has resumed basketball activities, but a source […]

The Miami Heat have already set their sights on acquiring a veteran presence who can boost their campaign for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. An emerging name is forward P.J. Tucker but the Houston Rockets reportedly have a steep asking price in exchange for his services. Via Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report: “The Rockets […]

After continuously struggling midway through the 2020-21 season, many around the NBA are expecting the Houston Rockets to sell off parts ahead of the trade deadline on March 25. Victor Oladipo, P.J. Tucker, and Eric Gordon are the most popular names being bandied about, but other players throughout the roster could be available. A sampling […]

The Houston Rockets are 11-23 and have lost 13 straight games, which has them near the bottom of the league. It becomes all the more evident in every passing game that this organization needs to begin a full-fledged rebuild, and that the process should begin immediately. It starts with Rockets general manager Rafael Stone trading […]

It took one disparaging postgame interview for James Harden to finally get his wish. The Houston Rockets ended their eight-year relationship with the disgruntled superstar by sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster four-team deal that also included the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. As with the case with every superstar player […]

Former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey carries a reputation of making a splash on the trade market if it means giving them a better chance to win a championship. However, the Rockets oftentimes didn’t have a ton of financial flexibility at its disposal. Nonetheless, Morey managed to stay creative in shaking up the roster […]

Much like most things in the NBA, signing a free agent is almost always a hit-or-miss move for any NBA team. It’s basically investing in a player based on his past performances and/or his future potential without any guarantee on one’s return. It’s an extremely difficult task to perform, and even the best of them […]

It’s safe to say that the Houston Rockets, during the latter part of the Daryl Morey era, had one of the most unconventional lineups in the modern NBA. At one point, they paraded 6-foot-7 Robert Covington at the five and a 6-foot-5 P.J. Tucker at the four — or was it the other way around? […]

During former general manager Daryl Morey’s tenure, the Houston Rockets were known for taking “small ball” to the extreme. The strategy resulted in multiple playoff appearances, but none of those led to a championship. The style of play certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and many doubted the formula. However, things haven’t always been that […]

The Houston Rockets‘ depth chart was bolstered by James Harden‘s presence for nine seasons. As a matter of fact, the former Most Valuable Player winner should go down history as one of the best two-guards of all time. That being said, Harden has got to be at the very top of today’s Top 3 list […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the most successful organizations in the NBA. On top of their two titles, the Rockets have managed to remain a perennial playoff team in the competitive Western Conference. A good part of the franchise’s success is their diligence in scouting and luring in the best point guards to bolster […]

The Houston Rockets have made some big trades over the course of their history. In the last few decades alone, the Rockets have traded for players like Clyde Drexler, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen, Tracy McGrady, and, of course, James Harden. They traded for Chris Paul in 2017 and then traded Paul for Russell Westbrook in […]

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets have recalled Kevin Porter Jr. from their G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He will suit up for the Rockets after the All-Star break.  In the 15 games he played as a member of the Vipers, Porter averaged 24.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and […]

With the way things are going right now for the Houston Rockets, naturally, many would think that Houston should begin their rebuilding phase, involving trying to put themselves in the best position possible for future lottery and draft picks. However, the Rockets have made it known that they are disinterested in trading veterans on their […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the buzz surrounding Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker has grown much louder. With the Rockets out of contention, a number of contenders are reportedly interested in the veteran. TrueHoop’s Tom Haberstroh talked to some executives around the league, and there are some who have an idea where […]

The Houston Rockets could be sellers at the trade deadline, with P.J. Tucker clearly having his name as a trade candidate in the coming weeks. While the Rockets seem to be open for business, they are reportedly asking for a young player in return for Tucker, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Seeing that the Rockets […]

There’s nothing but love between James Harden and the Houston Rockets. The newest Brooklyn Nets superstar is standing firm in his stance that there’s no animosity between him and his former franchise as both sides look to move on and progress after their messy breakup which ended Harden’s eight-year relationship with Clutch City. As a […]

No love is lost between James Harden and his former Houston Rockets teammates. After The Beard guided the Brooklyn Nets to a 132-114 victory on Wednesday, he shared a special moment with PJ Tucker and other team members. After the Nets’ win, Harden did not hesitate to approach some of his former teammates. It’s no […]

The Brooklyn Nets took on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, which represented former Rockets legend James Harden’s first game back in Houston since being traded to the Nets on January 14. In the game, the Nets waxed Houston by an impressive 132 to 114 margin, a lot of which was thanks to Harden himself, […]

Wednesday marked the first time James Harden was returning to his former home city following his blockbuster move to the Brooklyn Nets back in January. The Houston Rockets were hosting Harden and the Nets in the Toyota Center, and prior to the game, the former MVP made a confession about his relationship with the team […]

Wednesday night was highlighted by the highly-anticipated return of James Harden to his former stomping grounds as the Houston Rockets hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the Toyota Center in Houston. It was the first time Harden was returning to the city following his blockbuster move to Brooklyn, and as expected, he garnered quite a welcome […]

The Houston Rockets honored former team superstar James Harden with a tribute video during a timeout on Wednesday as they hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the Toyota Center. It was the first time Harden returned to Houston, and the Rockets made sure they let him know how much they appreciate all that he has done […]