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Is it surprising to hear that the Boston Celtics were one of the teams involved in trade talks with the Houston Rockets for James Harden? Danny Ainge just can’t stay satisfied with his incredible young roster. Regardless, of chit-chat among general managers, the Celtics did not pull the trigger on Harden because the asking price […]

The Houston Rockets made the first blockbuster trade in the 2021 season, trading James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. One of the fallouts from this move is the Victor Oladipo trade, as the former Indiana Pacers star landed in Houston. More on that in a second, though. Harden, an NBA superstar, was quite the storyline […]

After some heavy drama, James Harden finally got his wish. On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets pulled the trigger on a four-team blockbuster deal that sent the superstar to the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately for Harden, the internet never forgets. Some of the best detectives on the mean streets of Twitter dug up a three-year-old tweet from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers got a hard-earned victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night, led by the dual efforts of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The attention all day, however, was surrounding James Harden and the four-team blockbuster trade involving the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden’s addition […]

It looks like the whirlwind of player movement after that shocking four-team deal involving James Harden may not be done yet. For Victor Oladipo, at least. The newly acquired Houston Rockets guard, who was a centerpiece of the blockbuster that sent Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, is reportedly not keen on staying in H-Town this season. […]

The James Harden hostility in Houston has officially begun. After the former MVP got his wish and was finally shipped out from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade, citizens of Clutch City are starting to get rid of their formerly beloved #13 jerseys. On Wednesday, hours before the deal was […]

Much like the rest of the NBA, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is also pretty bewildered with the news that James Harden has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets to form a trio with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. In an interview with Tim Roye on 95.7 The Game on Wednesday (via Ali Thanawalla […]

The Boston Celtics were deemed as the strongest suitors for Victor Oladipo following reports of his uncertain future with the Indiana Pacers heading into the 2020-21 NBA season. However, the likelihood of a trade happening hit a snag when the Pacers shipped their two-time All-Star to the Houston Rockets as part of that four-team blockbuster […]

Longtime Houston Rockets standout and former Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden is now officially a member of the Brooklyn Nets, teaming up with veteran point guard Kyrie Irving and superstar forward Kevin Durant, among others. The deal also also included the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers in the massive negotiation. However, it appears as […]

One of the biggest trades in NBA history went down on Wednesday, as the Houston Rockets finally put an end to their James Harden saga by sending him to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster four-team deal. But sadly for these three teams, they weren’t able to be the ones to land The Beard, or […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets reportedly executed a massive trade on Wednesday evening with both the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers also in the mix, all centering on James Harden. However, the Nets and Rockets were the key players in this deal as superstar James Harden will now be heading to Brooklyn with a […]

The Houston Rockets traded superstar shooting guard James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday and a certain sector of the Greater Houston area’s economy could be taking the biggest hit from the monster NBA transaction. Harden, 31, is one of the more well-known patrons of the erotic dancing arts in the Association, frequently seen […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets hadn’t been on the same page since the ending of the 2019-20 season. As such, that led to the foreseen departure of Harden from Houston on Wednesday, as the Rockets reportedly agreed to a mega trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Seeing as how the entire NBA knew that a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did end up offering Ben Simmons in a trade package for James Harden on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough to re-unite the disgruntled superstar with Daryl Morey. The inclusion of the 24-year-old Simmons did not sway the Houston Rockets away from the offer from the Brooklyn Nets, where Harden ultimately landed. “The […]

The Houston Rockets have finally parted ways with James Harden, thus ending a tumultuous start to the season that preceded a dramatic offseason. For head coach Stephen Silas and the Houston organization, the moving of Harden ironically comes as good news despite his talents. Though the Rockets did pull off one of their biggest trades […]

The Houston Rockets have traded perennial MVP candidate James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in a league-altering mega-deal. Now, let’s take a look at how the trade affects the championship odds of all four NBA teams involved. Brooklyn Nets (+600 to +300) Brooklyn Nets Acquire: James Harden  Brooklyn Nets Send: Three first-round picks (22, 24, […]

The Houston Rockets are sending James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade that will bring Victor Oladipo to the Rockets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Caris LeVert is heading to the Indiana Pacers. The Cleveland Cavaliers are also involved in this massive trade, with Jarrett Allen and Taurean […]

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to acquire superstar shooting guard James Harden from the Houston Rockets, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Harden, 31, is a three-time NBA scoring champion and one-time league MVP back during the 2017-18 season. Reporting with @RamonaShelburne: Brooklyn is acquiring Houston’s James Harden in a blockbuster deal, sources […]

Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins was not pleased to hear what James Harden said following the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Cousins took on a similar tone as point guard John Wall, saying the team is none too pleased with how Harden has carried himself: “Obviously, it’s disrespectful, but everybody has […]

The Houston Rockets are on the verge of moving star shooting guard James Harden, with the Philadelphia 76ers as one of the finalists in a possible deal. The Brooklyn Nets are another finalist. Marc Stein of The New York Times reports the Rockets are hoping for a Sixers package centered around Ben Simmons and rookie combo […]

Of all the head coaches to take on a new gig, Stephen Silas has had it the worst this season. Despite his desire to come into a dysfunctional situation with Houston Rockets and build a winning culture, his progress has been stifled by the unhappy James Harden and his unorthodox methods of wishing to be […]

James Harden appears to be done with the Houston Rockets. It’s, basically and officially, James Harden trade season. After a 17-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Harden said, “I love this city. I literally have done everything that I can. I mean, this situation is crazy. It’s something that I don’t think can be […]

After a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, James Harden spoke to the media and all but said ‘please trade me right now, I hate it here.’ More recent reports have the Rockets actively shopping James Harden in a trade, potentially sending him to the Brooklyn Nets or Philadelphia 76ers. On the daily Locked […]

A James Harden trade from the Houston Rockets is imminent. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday afternoon the Rockets are “sifting” through offers as they look to move Harden. Houston has also told “The Beard” not to attend practice: “We felt that it was best for the group and best for James not to […]

According to the most recent reports, the Rockets are ready to trade James Harden to the Nets or Sixers as quickly as humanly possible. How do we know about a potential trade involving James Harden, the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and/or Philadelphia 76ers? Tickle me glad you asked. The Rockets are sifting through finalists — […]

The Brooklyn Nets may be preparing to make a blockbuster offer for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. According to Nick Wright of FS1, there has been “legitimate movement on the Harden front,” as Brooklyn is reportedly willing to offer anybody besides Kevin Durant in the deal, plus three first-round picks and pick swaps in a […]

James Harden came out with a controversial statement after the Houston Rockets’ blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. According to the want-away superstar, he’s done everything he can for the franchise and that the situation in Houston is now hopeless — something that new teammate John Wall decided to address. In […]

The Houston Rockets suffered another tough loss on Tuesday, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 117-100, in the Toyota Center. Rockets superstar James Harden was clearly unhappy with the loss, which prompted some controversy-inducing comments from the former MVP after the game. With trade talks dying down a bit of late, Harden appears to be […]

The Houston Rockets faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, a game that featured James Harden in a not-so-flattering pre-game attire. The broadcast team couldn’t help but mock the seemingly out of shape former league MVP, which turned out to be quite a hilarious jab. Volume up for this one: The announcer […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has been the subject of trade rumors for month, with innumerable persons speculating as to his future in Houston. But in the meantime, Harden is preparing to open his own restaurant. “The Beard” will unveil his new restaurant, Thirteen, on January 22 in Midtown, per Amy McCarthy of Eater. It […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris and Houston Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins have each been fined after engaging in a bit of a scuffle in Sunday’s game between the two teams. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Morris has been fined $35,000 for his role, while Cousins has been fined $10,000. Lakers‘ Markieff Morris ($35,000) […]

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 […]