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Houston Rockets star Jalen Green wanted to make sure he was as fresh as possible as the rookie intently watched his team in the 2021 NBA Summer League. The second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft was unfortunately ruled out of the tournament after the 19-year-old strained his right hamstring in their game against […]

Former Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook seems more than happy being a member of the famed Los Angeles Lakers. However you want to shake that end of the stick is fine. That said, one intrepid social media user did some digging on Al Gore’s internet. During his voyage to Google Images, the user found something […]

As expected, it has been a slow and steady 2021 NBA free agency period for the Houston Rockets. Even as a multitude of teams in the Western Conference came into the offseason with an eye on bolstering their team for a possible playoff run next season, the Rockets opted for a more conservative stance instead. […]

In the summer of 2017, the Washington Wizards inked John Wall to a massive four-year, $170 million extension that kicked in during the 2019-20 NBA season. Wall’s contract soon became the consensus worst deal in the league due to a number of injuries, and many saw the former No. 1 overall pick as an untradeable […]

The Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green could have easily won the NBA Summer League MVP after putting up one spectacular performance after another. Unfortunately, it will likely not happen as he recently tweaked his hamstring during the game against the Toronto Raptors. Green was asked by The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen regarding his feelings about his […]

The Houston Rockets have looked like the true winners of NBA Summer League thus far. Their prized top rookie in Jalen Green has looked every bit the part of the superstar scorer in the making that he was touted to be. But his hotshot rise just hit a speed bump after exiting their tilt against […]

The Houston Rockets got a bit of a scare on Thursday after it was revealed that rookie sensation Jalen Green has been ruled out for the remainder of their Summer League matchup against the Toronto Raptors. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the 19-year-old is dealing with a hamstring problem and won’t be able […]

Veteran forward Trevor Ariza is excited for his second stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He had somewhat of a bitter exit with the team after they couldn’t come to terms with an extension deal following the Lakers’ 2009 title run. Ariza was highly integral in that Lakers championship, providing ample support to Kobe Bryant, […]

Sorry to give it the Detroit Pistons, but Cade Cunningham isn’t the best player of his class. The Houston Rockets stole the top dog of the 2021 NBA Draft. But it isn’t Jalen Green. It’s actually Alperen Sengun. It’s definitely bold to say something like this based on just a couple of Summer League outings. […]

It was the featured Summer League matchup on Tuesday night and the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons lived up to the hype. No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham dropped 20 points while the No. 2 pick, Jalen Green, poured in 25 points. Following the win for the Rockets, Green made it known he’s still got […]

In an early battle of this year’s top picks, no.2 was better than no. 1. Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets defeated Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday in the NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The game was certainly hyped even before tip-off, as it was […]

Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham and Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green will forever be tied to one another. Being selected as the first and second picks overall will do that. That’s why the Pistons-Rockets showdown in Las Vegas doesn’t feel like just your ordinary NBA Summer League matchup. It could very well be the first […]

Cade Cunningham was the clear-cut, No. 1 prospect for just about everyone entering the 2021 NBA Draft. The Detroit Pistons agreed and took him with the first pick. That hasn’t stopped Houston Rockets rookie and the No. 2 overall pick, Jalen Green, from speaking his truth. Per Jackson Gatlin of the Locked on Rockets podcast, […]

Houston Rockets rookie Josh Christopher made a good account of himself in his Summer League debut. But he still has a ton of learning ahead, both on and off the court. That said, the Rockets’ newbie had just received a harsh lesson on how the internet never forgets. A 2016 tweet from Christopher is making […]

Jalen Green had a phenomenal debut game for the Houston Rockets in the Las Vegas Summer League, but he is far from satisfied from what he showed. The second overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft balled out in his first outing for the Rockets, scoring a game-high 23 points on 9-of-18 shooting from the […]

Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green was looking like the star that he is on his NBA Summer League debut on Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The young Filipino-American was as good as advertised as he was absolutely on fire, leading the Rockets to a 84-76 win over a tough Cavs unit. In his Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green has officially arrived in the NBA. Green introduced himself by scoring a terrific bucket which resulted into an and-1. Jalen Green +1 with his first bucket (via @HoustonRockets)https://t.co/EjerTkhMBk — Stadium (@Stadium) August 8, 2021 Jalen Green is the prized possession of the Rockets as he was selected second overall during […]

Yes, the Houston Rockets’ abrupt rebuild likely leads to the team missing the playoffs next season and the following season. With that said, they have a foundation of compelling young players to build through, which is all the Houston hopeful could ask for. Second-year head coach Stephen Silas has four players, in particular, to be […]

The Houston Rockets are in full rebuild mode after trading away James Harden in January. The 2020/21 season was a massive disappointment for the team, but they banked on getting numerous picks in the 2021 NBA Draft. That’s exactly what they did. The Rockets had three selections: No. 2, No. 23, and No. 24. Houston […]

The Detroit Pistons have been quite busy in the past week after they landed Cade Cunningham as the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The Pistons are now making the necessary moves to build around their new star, and their first free agency transaction has come in the form of former Houston Rockets […]

In years past, there have been several players who stole the show despite not being seen as a top NBA Draft prospect when they were selected. You’ve got guys like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, and Pascal Siakam, to name a few. This year, there are bound to be a couple of young studs who can […]

With the 2021 NBA Draft over, the attention has now focused on those intriguing rookies and the teams that drafted them. In a few months, basketball fans will see whether the hype surrounding these young studs will be justified or not. That same kind of excitement is also spreading among the card collecting community. More […]

After an impressive campaign with the G-League Ignite team last season, Jalen Green is set to take his talents to H-Town to kickstart a new era for the Houston Rockets. Houston took the Filipino-American with the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and Rockets Nation is understandably looking forward to seeing Green banner […]

Jalen Green is ready to get to work and show the Houston Rockets they are right in picking him with the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. There was never any question about Green’s scoring capabilities. In fact, it can be said he is the best scorer in the class after he put […]

The Houston Rockets had one of the most busy nights at the 2021 NBA Draft. They ended up with four first-round picks total as they try to continue rebuilding after the James Harden trade from last year. At No. 2 overall, the Rockets selected Jalen Green, who many thought would be a No. 1 pick […]

The Houston Rockets got Jalen Green as their second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. While there’s no denying the young gun’s talents, he may not be the player the Rockets need at this point in the rebuilding process. Evan Mobley, who went to the Cleveland Cavaliers as the third overall pick, maybe the player […]

The Houston Rockets have selected Alperen Sengun as the No. 16 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after trading up and sending a couple of picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder as they add to their insane load of draft picks. Houston is sending OKC two future first-round picks for No. 16, per source. […]

Only a few weeks ago The NBA Lottery took place, finalizing the 2021 NBA Draft order. In turn, in this post, we’ll be doing a 2021 NBA Mock Draft: A Final Mock Edition. The Detroit Pistons won the first overall pick for the upcoming draft, which is huge for a franchise that has bought into […]

Jalen Green puts out an important statement ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft that might leave Cade Cunningham, as well as Detroit Pistons, fans confused. A day before they officially enter the NBA, the-19-year old declares that his goal is to land at number one, no matter how a lot of people are already taking […]

Did you know there’s another Antetokounmpo coming down the NBA Draft pipeline? That would be Alex Antetokounmpo, the youngest of the five brothers in the family. Alex is currently going through the pre-draft process and has recently worked out for the Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs, according to Pacers insider Scott Agness. […]

The offseason could be tagged as the Houston Rockets’ first step in the long rebuilding process. They already have an up-and-coming player in Christian Wood. John Wall, who hasn’t lost a step despite missing significant time, will also dictate what type of player they’ll add to the fold. There are three good players in the market […]

When the Houston Rockets initially got the second overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft, their fans were rightly split on who the franchise should draft. Cade Cunningham is the consensus number one overall pick, leaving a tantalizing tier of Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, and Jalen Green. Then, the tide shifted heavily in the direction […]

With Golden State currently holding two first round picks in this year’s NBA Draft, they have gained a ton of leverage in potential trades as they’ll be looking to make some serious changes to their roster this offseason. Two key areas of weakness for the Warriors right now are a lack of size and scoring. […]

Less than a week after winning his first-ever NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo has switched his mood to get the off-season grind going. The two-time MVP knows that a lot of great superstars have paved the way for him and Giannis channelled a few of these iconic NBA champions in his latest […]

The Houston Rockets have been occupying the top headlines ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft. Now, they may be looking to make a blockbuster trade for another lottery pick. As of late, the Rockets have been showing a growing interest in trading for the Detroit Pistons’ No. 1 overall pick in the draft in order […]

As the 2021 NBA Draft draws closer, it seems like the Houston Rockets are also ramping up their activities in a bid to land the no. 1 pick and get Cade Cunningham. According to the latest report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Rockets are “aggressively pursuing” the no. 1 pick as […]

The Houston Rockets hold the no. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. However, the Rockets are reportedly looking to move up the ladder by trading for the no. 1 overall pick of the Detroit Pistons. By getting the top pick, Houston will presumably take Cade Cunningham, the consensus no. 1 selection in the […]

Oklahoma State Cowboys standout Cade Cunningham is confident he’s the top player in the 2021 NBA Draft class, and he’s only willing to talk to the team with the No. 1 pick–be it the Detroit Pistons or Houston Rockets. Cunningham made the bold decision to talk only with the Pistons after they won the NBA […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard shot down a report that he would be demanding a trade in the near future, but he didn’t exactly make a long-term commitment to the franchise. While it currently seems as if a trade won’t happen this offseason, Lillard has now sent multiple warning shots across the bow of […]