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The start to the Miami Heat’s 2020-21 season has been unimpressive, to say the least. Following their incredible run inside the NBA Bubble last season, which saw them climb all the way to the NBA Finals, things haven’t fallen into place so far this season. Considering their schedule and the teams they faced, a 4-4 […]

As trade rumors surrounding Houston Rockets superstar James Harden continue to die down, it appears that some suitors have now turned their attention to Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards. According to a report by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, there might just be a Brad Beal sweepstakes brewing: Teams already widely known to have […]

The James Harden saga with the Houston Rockets filled the headlines prior to the start of the 2020-2021 season. Two weeks into regular-season action, trade rumors and speculations have dwindled down and it looks like Harden himself is slowly buying into the team’s new system under head coach Stephen Silas. Houston remains optimistic that the […]

By now, it should be crystal clear that Christian Wood’s ceiling is as high as it goes. The Houston Rockets’ new starting center has been a revelation and one of the more promising things to come out of Houston so far amid a tumultuous season. The undrafted 25-year old is making a name for himself […]

DeMarcus Cousins just can’t catch a break. After escaping ejection in the first quarter of the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers matchup on Sunday, Boogie somehow still got kicked out of the ball game minutes later. The Rockets center got called for a Flagrant 1 after trying to swipe the ball away from a […]

Tempers flared early in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets game at the Toyota Center on Sunday. The team’s two respective temperamental players, Markieff Morris and DeMarcus Cousins, got into a heated shoving match that almost turned ugly. With under three minutes left in the opening period, Morris sent Rockets winger Jae’Sean […]

The spotlight has been on superstar guard James Harden of the Houston Rockets this season. His antics at a private event when maskless surfaced on social media along with the constant trade rumors that have surrounded not only Harden but the entire team have potentially affected the Rockets’ performance so far. Starting the season 3-4, […]

Despite detractors continuing to question James Harden’s commitment with the Houston Rockets, head coach Stephen Silas is actually pretty happy with what he’s seeing from his superstar. When asked what he thinks about critics claiming The Beard is not playing hard enough in H-Town’s 3-4 start to the 2020-21 season, Silas simply shut down all […]

The Miami Heat were a potential destination for Houston Rockets guard James Harden when trade rumors surrounding one of the most dangerous scorers were at their peak. While the Heat have backed off the pursuit of Harden for now, they were open to shaking things up to get Harden, but only at a certain price. […]

James Harden did not have the best of games on Wednesday, as the Houston Rockets succumbed to the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 114-107. This prompted some pretty harsh criticism from Rockets legend and current broadcast analyst Calvin Murphy. Murphy provided some postgame insight on Harden’s performance, and as the broadcast cut to commercial, […]

Riots broke out in the Capitol on Wednesday, as Pro-Trump supporters protested the results of the recently-concluded national elections. The protests turned violent, which resulted in some ugly scenes in the nation’s capital. Houston Rockets point guard John Wall, who spent the majority of his career with the Washington Wizards, was asked to share his […]

The NBA put on a brave stand during Wednesday’s games by collectively protesting the riots incited by Donald Trump’s rabid supporters at the US Capitol. While most teams were in unison and knelt during the anthem, the spotlight was soon shifted to Houston Rockets’ controversial guard James Harden. The one time league MVP, after all, […]

The Detroit Pistons watched Christian Wood blossom into a potential star at the end of the 2019-20 season, and they seemed likely to re-sign him heading into free agency. Only, the Pistons put a cap on their offer. Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated reports the Pistons were unwilling to Wood more than $8 million […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden continues to ball for his team despite not getting his trade wishes granted by the team. Regardless of his situation, several individuals continued to chime in on Harden’s playing style on the court. They expressed their skepticism on whether or not the 2018 NBA MVP is willing to sacrifice his […]

The bizarre case of DeMarcus Cousins’ ejection on Monday night was explained after the game by the NBA. Well, sort of. The Houston Rockets back-up center was in familiar territory on Monday as he was disqualified from their match against the Dallas Mavericks for two quick technical fouls in three minutes. To date, Cousins has […]

It looks like Odell Beckham Jr. has been watching more than just Cleveland Browns games. In fact, he even reflected on the idea of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden teaming up with Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors. OBJ noted how scary that team would be, specifically describing it to be “deadly.” James Harden […]

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins apparently needed an early shower on Monday evening against the Dallas Mavericks, as the veteran NBA big man was quickly ejected from the Western Conference clash. Cousins actually pulled off quite the impressive feat en route to picking up not one but two technical fouls in just three minutes of […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden missed Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings with an ankle issue, but “The Beard” will be available for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Harden is listed as “Available” in the NBA’s latest Injury Report. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is also listed as “Probable” after missing Sunday’s loss to the […]

The Houston Rockets have now won their last two games, as they beat the Sacramento Kings 102-94 on Saturday. John Wall, who just recently came back from COVID-19 quarantine, scored 28 points along with six assists and four boards. Wall reflected on his journey to get to where he is now, especially after missing two […]

Former NBA player, and teammate of Christian Wood, Tony Wroten, revealed that the big man was frustrated with his lack of playing time in Philadephia. The Houston Rockets standout apparently believed himself to be “better than everybody” ahead of him on the depth chart. Stuck near the bottom of Brett Brown’s rotation with the Sixers […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall proclaimed himself the “greatest shot-blocking point guard of all time” following his team’s victory over the Sacramento Kings, in which he earned two denials. John Wall: "I feel like I'm the best shot blocking point guard of all time." — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) January 3, 2021 While Wall’s defensive effort […]

The Sacramento Kings have gotten plenty of contributions from their guards early this season, but they’ll be without their rookie guard in the next couple of games. According to James Ham of NBC Sports, rookie Tyrese Haliburton will miss the rest of Sacramento’s current road trip. Haliburton will be out the rest of the road […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden will be out against the Sacramento Kings for their early Saturday evening matchup in Houston, per the New York Times’ Marc Stein. Harden, 31, is nursing a sprained right ankle. The Rockets just announced that James Harden is out tonight with a sprained right ankle — Marc Stein […]

The Houston Rockets got off to a rough start for the season after going 0-2 through the first two games. They were, however, able to rebound from those undesirable performances after capturing their first win on New Year’s Eve against the Sacramento Kings. John Wall, who had voiced his frustrations with not being available through […]

It didn’t take long for Houston Rockets guard John Wall to shake the rust off. Playing his first game in 735 days — not counting preseason, where he looked promisingly explosive — Wall resembled the form that earned him five All-Star selections as a member of the Washington Wizards. In his belated season debut on […]

James Harden’s future with the Houston Rockets is still uncertain at the moment. However, Rocket fans actually had some good news on the final day of 2020 after the disgruntled superstar finally had something uplifting to say about the team after Houston’s 122-119 win over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Shortly after H-Town finally notched […]

Early into his NBA career, Sacramento Kings rookie Tyrese Haliburton has shown he doesn’t fear anybody. It seems like he doesn’t hear all the noise and criticisms. But on Thursday, it got quite literal for the young guard. With the Kings down by four with only 30 seconds left in the fourth period against the […]

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins scored his first points of the season Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings, capping an 18-month span in which he did not play a game. Last taking the court with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals in 2019, Cousins has been snake-bitten over the last several years, suffering […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall finally returned to the court on Wednesday for his first regular-season game in over two years. Just minutes into the first quarter, James Harden linked up with Wall on the fast-break, where he slammed down an easy bucket for his first points as a Rockets player: John Wall dunk in […]

The uncertainty surrounding James Harden and the Houston Rockets could very well last all the way through the trade deadline. Harden is one of the best players in the NBA and, despite his disgruntled attitude, Houston has shown a level of comfort retaining him until it gets the best package possible. A number of Eastern Conference […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall had a long road back to the NBA, but it could have been much worse, as a foot amputation was once allegedly on the table. Wall’s comeback has proved to be an inspiring one. Almost out for two years due to an injury, including a ruptured Achilles, Wall is ready […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to elevate their status from surprise conference finalist to full-throated championship contender. A James Harden trade could help them do just that — even if they don’t acquire the Houston Rockets superstar. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shed some light on the state of league-wide interest in Harden, noting that a slew […]

The trade talks involving James Harden are still ongoing as the Houston Rockets look to carve out a new direction for the franchise. Even though not much progress has been made on a trade, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says there are five Eastern Conference teams that have made a “courtesy call” on Harden. When Harden originally […]

All the drama surrounding the Houston Rockets hasn’t dampened DeMarcus Cousins’ optimism. The Rockets are still seeking their first win of the 2020-21 season and several key players—including Cousins—have yet to play due to COVID-19 concerns. The team’s best player, James Harden, continues to seek a trade. Nevertheless, Cousins is hopeful about Houston’s standing in […]

The Houston Rockets are off to a dismal start to the season, as they dropped the first two games. DeMarcus Cousins was not too happy about having to quarantine after coming in contact with a teammate that tested positive with COVID-19. He tweeted an emoji that summed up his feeling about the his early absence: […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden’s desire to be traded is still a thing, but the momentum has died off lately. To make matters worse, one of his preferred suitors may be off the table now as well. It’s no secret that Philadelphia 76ers GM Daryl Morey would be interested in getting Harden to Philly. Those […]

The Houston Rockets haven’t been able to rack up any wins so far through their first two games of the season. With all the drama that’s surrounded the organization, it’s been difficult to measure out any small glimpses of success or the team’s true potential for the year. Guard John Wall has been taking in […]

The whole James Harden saga is far from over even after the Houston Rockets have already played two games into the 2020-2021 season. An NBA insider deemed the Philadelphia 76ers as the most likely destination for the disgruntled star in the event that both teams agree to manufacture a blockbuster trade at some point in […]

Prior to the 2012 NBA season, then Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard James Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets. In return for Harden’s services, Houston sent shooting guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb, as well as two first-round picks and a second-rounder. Rather hilariously, recently, amid the slew of James Harden trade rumors, some […]