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Ben Simmons trade talk has dominated the NBA offseason thus far. Nearly a year ago, James Harden found himself in a similar situation before eventually landing with the Brooklyn Nets. Harden was asked about the Simmons trade buzz, but claimed that it wasn’t as similar as people are suggesting. Via Brian Lewis of the New […]

Nearly three decades after his first NBA pre-season stint with the Houston Rockets, Sam Cassell is still blown away by Hakeem Olajuwon’s bizarre routine. Sam Cassell entered the NBA in 1993 after being drafted by the Houston Rockets. At the time, Hakeem Olajuwon was already in his prime and had been dominating the entire league. […]

Adjusting to the NBA as a rookie is incredibly difficult. The competition is bigger, faster, and stronger than what you’re accustomed to. There’s nothing that can prepare you for an 82-game schedule with lots of traveling. You’re also constantly competing for a spot in the rotation with your teammates. Now imagine not speaking the language […]

The Houston Rockets future is one thing, but in looking at the past, it’s clear Houston made a huge turn to the bottom of the standings last season. After years of contention, the Rockets traded away their biggest star, James Harden. It was clear that Harden did not see a path to a championship in […]

Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood has never been a player devoid of confidence. It’s why he found his way back into the league after playing overseas. It’s how he broke out as a player in Detroit after coming off the bench for Andre Drummond. And it’s how he carried that trajectory into Houston the […]

All summer, the Houston Rockets hinted that Kevin Porter Jr. was going to be their starting point guard this season. John Wall not being in the picture only makes this even more of a reality. At a charity event availability, Rafael Stone indicated that the organization views him as a playmaker. This was also when […]

Following Houston Rockets Media Day, a few things stood out above the rest of the noise. In this post, we’ll take a look at the three biggest takeaways. Rockets Media Day Takeaways 1. John Wall will travel with the Rockets This is quite an unusual arrangement the Rockets have conjured up, but it doesn’t seem […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has repeatedly proclaimed that it would be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA now that he, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving are all finally healthy. While it’s unclear if Harden and Durant are following Irving’s lead in terms of rejecting COVID-19 vaccination, which would be a huge problem […]

To say it was a surprise to see John Wall speak at Rockets Media Day is an understatement. After news broke about the Rockets and Wall mutually agreeing to eventually part ways, it was assumed Wall might not even be at media day, much less speak at it. It was obvious that the Rockets had […]

There will be a ton of eyes on some of the top rookies selected in the most recent NBA draft as training camp gets ready to begin. It’s a list that is topped by Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham, and the No. 2 overall pick by the Houston Rockets in Jalen Green. Unfortunately, the pair […]

There’s a misconception about rebuilding in the NBA that has carried into most fanbases: star players are always available. The Houston Rockets are a team that could be categorized as rebuilding and the fan base knows this. When you look at the NBA over the last decade, it’s not hard to see where the misconception […]

Former Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston has opened up about how Yao Ming made him a better basketball player and person. In his phenomenal but short NBA career, former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming left his mark on his then-teammates, including Rafer Alston. In a wide-ranging interview with VLAD TV, Alston revealed how Yao […]

As training camp will soon kick off for the Houston Rockets, head coach Stephen Silas is now formulating major plans for rookie Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The Rockets are set to build their team around both Green and Porter, especially as they are currently on the lookout for a team willing to haul […]

Media Day is basically the NBA’s version of the first day of school crossed with picture day. All 30 teams, including the Houston Rockets, are starting off at 0-0 records, so there’s an enthusiasm and energy to get the season started. Players, coaches, and executives all talk about how outside expectations and perceptions don’t matter, […]

It’s been pretty clear for a while now that Eric Gordon doesn’t have a long-term future with the Rockets. Once James Harden was traded in January,  every relevant role player left over from the last regime was on the clock. Last season P.J. Tucker grew disgruntled with the franchise for not receiving a contract extension […]

The hardest thing to do in the NBA is successfully rebuild. General managers are fired every year because they can’t get their teams back on the path to title contention. There’s a reason a lot of the teams at the top of the draft often return the following season. Once you’re at the bottom of […]

After Summer League, many have penciled in Jalen Green as Cade Cunningham’s greatest challenger for Rookie of the Year. Green looked spectacular in Las Vegas, averaging 20.3 points on 70.7% true shooting. Per BetMGM, Green currently stands at +300 odds for the award, behind only Cunningham at +250. At points this summer, Cunningham and Green […]

In recent days, there have been rumors swirling that the Philadelphia 76ers could be interested in a blockbuster deal involving John Wall and Ben Simmons. After all, the Houston Rockets just made it known they’re exploring trade options for Wall, while Simmons is clearly unhappy with the Sixers, despite their desire to keep him because […]

The Ben Simmons saga has gripped the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason for the most part. The fallout began after the Sixers exited the 2021 NBA Playoffs, putting into question Simmons’ worth to a title-contending team. As training camp nears, a cloud of uncertainty still looms over the 2016 NBA Draft’s first overall pick. Amid all these, […]

It came as a bit of a surprise when veteran guard John Wall and the Houston Rockets agreed to part ways. It’s not that many envisioned a long future for Wall on the Rockets, but the resolution came faster than anyone could have expected. Wall still has two years remaining on his contract and it […]

The Houston Rockets are in the process of finding a new home for veteran guard John Wall. Wall is only one year removed from an Achilles injury and has one of the most exorbitant contracts in basketball. This will make it very difficult for the Rockets to find a trade partner. However, there is one […]

John Wall and the Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to try and find a way to trade the 6-foot-3 point guard out of Houston. However, doing so may prove to be a near impossible task for the Rockets because of Wall’s sizable deal. Wall is set to make $44.3 million this upcoming season and has […]

John Wall was immediately linked to a handful of other teams around the NBA after it was recently revealed that the Houston Rockets had agreed with Wall’s camp to try and find a trade that will see the five-time All-Star make his way out of Houston. The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the teams […]

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall may be the next big-name talent to move to a new team ahead of the season. The Rockets and Wall have agreed to mutually work together to find a suitor for the veteran point guard. Wall is set to report to training camp, but Houston’s plan is now much […]

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Saturday, where he pitched a potential landing spot for Houston Rockets guard John Wall. Perkins floated the idea of Wall being sent to the Phialdelphia 76ers, who are already looking to trade their current point guard in Ben Simmons. “I […]

The Houston Rockets are going young. With the clear youth movement the franchise is heading towards, they’ve recently made it clear that they’re looking to part ways with former All-Star guard John Wall. But he’s not the only Rockets veteran looking seemingly out of place in Houston. Longtime sixth man Eric Gordon is in the […]

It’s been eight months since James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Because of how far the draft picks involved convey, this is the kind of trade that will take a decade to properly evaluate. However, we do have the freedom to periodically revisit how the trade looks from both perspectives. Unless something devastating […]

One day, when you’re old, sitting alone on the porch and pondering about the glory days of the past, you will suddenly ask yourself: Remember when Ben Simmons hilariously held the Philadelphia 76ers hostage? It’s crazy to think that after a terrible performance in the NBA Playoffs, it was Simmons who had the gall to […]

Basketball fans are giddy with excitement at the prospect of two of the best young talents in the country battling it out this coming season for the coveted Rookie of the Year award. The Detroit Pistons’ first overall pick, Cade Cunningham, is expected to go neck-and-neck against Jalen Green, who was selected second by the […]

Just this week, both the Houston Rockets and John Wall agreed that the former All-Star is better off someplace else when the upcoming season starts. While Wall’s destination is still unknown as of now, what’s certain is that there’s one guy who’s going to benefit from this move – Kevin Porter Jr. Now in his […]

If there was ever a cloud over Houston’s upcoming season, it was veteran guard John Wall’s presence on the team. The Rockets are set up to be this young, vibrant team coming off a brutal 17-win season and Wall never fit into that vision. It’s healthier that both parties realized this now rather than later […]

John Wall has requested a trade and the Houston Rockets are now looking for a trade partner. This will be a tedious task for the organization, given that Wall still has $91 million left in his contract. To make things more punishing, there’s little data to prove if Wall still has it in him. The […]

John Wall and the Houston Rockets have made it known that they’re headed for divorce. But it’s proving to be much easier said than done to actually find a trade partner. ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski spoke out about the prospect of the Rockets trading John Wall. He claimed that it would be “almost impossible” for […]

The LA Clippers wrapped up their offseason quicker and quieter than most teams did, electing for a handful of minor moves to improve their roster on the margins as opposed to adding a superstar. Within a week, the organization re-signed Kawhi Leonard, Reggie Jackson, and Nicolas Batum while also agreeing to a deal with Justise […]

In a rather expected move, the Houston Rockets and John Wall agreed to go separate ways on Tuesday. This of course immediately begs the question: Who will replace Wall? While the Rockets will surely weigh their options in the coming days, it appears they have already made a move on one available guard. According to […]

The Houston Rockets are expected to move their fourth All-Star guard from the last three seasons as a John Wall trade seems imminent. But apparently that wasn’t seen as the case just a couple of months ago. According to a report from The Athletic, John Wall served as the veteran voice that the Rockets desperately […]

The Houston Rockets and John Wall have agreed to part ways, but that doesn’t mean the star point guard is going to be traded soon. In fact, a trade for Wall might not happen up until the 2022 offseason. According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, the Rockets have no plans to move Wall […]

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, John Wall and the Houston Rockets have met and mutually agreed to work to find a new home for the veteran guard. John Wall will be at training camp, but not play in any of Houston’s games. This is exciting news if you’re a Rockets fan who wants to […]

The Houston Rockets are going to look quite different when the season rolls around. With a ton of young talent on the roster, it looks like John Wall will be on his way out at some point. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Rockets and Wall agreed to search for a trade partner, […]