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The Charlotte Hornets have emerged as a trade suitor for disgruntled Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook, according to Stadium’s Shams Charania. Westbrook has requested a trade from the Rockets after a turbulent 2019-20 campaign alongside James Harden. The one-time MVP isn’t a fan of the team’s culture and wants to go back to a role […]

Serge Ibaka has become a popular name being floated around ahead of NBA free agency, with multiple teams expressing interest in his services. Among the teams that could pursue him during the shortened offseason, the Houston Rockets have emerged as a possible landing spot, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Ibaka has played the past four seasons […]

It’s not exactly the happiest of birthdays for Russell Westbrook, who just requested a trade from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Westbrook’s future in Houston, the team still went out of their way to greet him on his birthday. Houston’s official Twitter account posted a simple birthday message for the embattled […]

Wednesday morning’s report about James Harden and Russell Westbrook having concern about the direction of the Houston Rockets set off alarm bells regarding the possibility of trade requests. Sure enough, Wednesday night brought the bomb of a Westbrook request, and the assumption was that Harden would be right behind him. There were even rumblings of […]

The Houston Rockets have been the talk of the town of late following reports of how the team appears to be completely in shambles at this point. One of the latest stories that has emerged involves Danuel House, who himself was apparently involved in a spat with Houston’s superstars in James Harden and Russell Westbrook, […]

The Houston Rockets are entering a new regime under Stephen Silas and there are reportedly concerns within the locker room on the direction of the franchise. Among the rumblings behind closed doors, Eric Gordon has been upset about his diminishing role since winning the Sixth Man of the Year Award, per The Athletic. Back in […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is one of the best scorers of all time and a future Hall of Famer. However, as is the case with many All-Stars in their prime, Harden isn’t very receptive to criticism from his teammates. According to The Athletic, Harden struggles with being held accountable by his teammates, […]

A new era is unfolding within the Houston Rockets organization. With new faces on board, it’s an exciting (and somewhat uncertain) time to be part of the team. As it turns out, however, Austin Rivers might not be part of this new stage. A recent report shed light on how problematic his time has been […]

It seems that the problems in the Houston Rockets locker room doesn’t just end with Russell Westbrook’s uneasiness with the team’s culture. Another starter in PJ Tucker has been one of the names bring brought up in the recent turmoil in H-Town. Tucker, who’s had contract issues for quite some time now, has been reportedly […]

During the 2019-20 season, Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook had several verbal exchanges, per The Athletic. Westbrook was the only player on the Rockets who kept Harden accountable. This report came amid Westbrook reportedly expressing his desire to get traded. Westbrook, sources say, has made it known for quite some time now […]

There’s a reason Russell Westbrook wants to be traded from the Houston Rockets. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Westbrook has been uneasy about the Rockets’ “accountability” and culture. Russell Westbrook, who has three years and $123 million remaining on his deal, has expressed the sentiment to Houston officials, sources said. Westbrook has informed […]

James Harden remains committed to the Houston Rockets and is “locked in” for the 2020-21 season despite Russell Westbrook reportedly wanting out, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Kelly Iko. Harden has said multiple times in the past he wants to retire with the Rockets. Houston's James Harden remains committed to the Rockets and is […]

Could All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook get traded yet again? It appears at such a notion is at the very least a possibility as November reaches its halfway point. Both the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly showing interest in the longtime Oklahoma City Thunder point guard who is now with the […]

It’s come as no surprise that the Los Angeles Clippers will be on the lookout for some additional pieces to bulk up their roster ahead of the 2020-21 season. As such, one area that’s been heavily magnified since the offseason commenced was their need for a better point guard to help run the offense. While […]

The Houston Rockets are apparently open-minded to the prospect of trading Russell Westbrook, and the Los Angeles Clippers have some interest in the high-octane point guard. Furthermore, there have been reports that the Clippers are looking to make a roster-altering transaction or two this offseason. And finally, even Westbrook wants out of Houston. Here’s an […]

Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook is looking to leave Clutch City after just one season, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Rockets’ Russell Westbrook wants out of Houston, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2020 There has been major upheaval surrounding the Rockets after the departure of head coach Mike […]

James Harden may possibly be on the move soon given that both he and Russell Westbrook’s growing uncertainty in the Houston Rockets’ future path to a championship. It was also reported by Kendrick Perkins that Harden has since “ghosted” the Rockets in recent time, which could signal that he’s well prepared for his time in […]

James Harden has been ghosting the Houston Rockets for two weeks and is upset with the organization, per former NBA center Kendrick Perkins. Harden and Russell Westbrook have each expressed concerns about the future of the Rockets, who have undergone quite a few changes since the team was knocked out of the 2020 playoffs by […]

The new era for the Houston Rockets has barely started and already, there appear to be some real issues within the organization. According to reports, Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook have already expressed concern regarding the direction this squad is taking. This report comes via Adrian Wojnarowski and Tim MacMahon of ESPN: In […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks have interest in trading for Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. O’Connor reports that he’s heard the Rockets are open to trading Westbrook after just one season with him in the fold. Could the Clippers and Knicks be looking to […]

As part of a recent podcast appearance with The Ringer, Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers detailed his affinity for the city of Houston. However, the former No. 10 overall pick also noted his interest in hitting the open market. Rivers, now 28 years of age, signed a two-year deal last offseason, and he has a […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook is enjoying his offseason with his three kids. Westbrook’s wife, Nina, recently posted an adorable video of the Rockets star spending some quality time with his kids. Russ spending some quality time with his kids ❤️ (via @ninawestbrook) pic.twitter.com/LvXbLGR8U3 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 10, 2020 This is […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden went dark on Twitter in May, but he finally returned to the platform on Monday. Harden tweeted out an image of himself in the gym, along with a short caption: It was made for me you can’t compare me cuz I’m the realist. 🦍 🦍 pic.twitter.com/HRMSuq4NLC — James Harden […]

There have been gossips going around that the Houston Rockets are looking to move James Harden and Russell Westbrook. So the first order of new coach Stephen Silas? Squash those rumors. Silas spoke on First Take and denied they want to trade their superstar duo. He explained that he wanted to coach the Rockets so […]

The Daryl Morey era with the Houston Rockets began back in 2007 and after 13 seasons it came to an end last month. Morey quickly found as he is the new president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. After 13 seasons with the Rockets, the question remains whether Morey’s tenure as their general manager […]

One of the biggest questions facing the Houston Rockets this coming season is whether or not they will abandon their small-ball style of play. New head coach Stephen Silas and new team general manager Rafael Stone have spoken out about this concern, and at this point, it looks like the small-ball era has officially ended […]

The Houston Rockets formally introduced Stephen Silas as their new coach in a press conference on Thursday. New Rockets general manager Rafael Stone heaped praises on Silas, especially his preparedness and professionalism. Per Ben DuBose of USA Today, Stone shared his impressions of Silas during his application interview and what led the team to eventually […]

The Houston Rockets have already undergone a significant shift in culture with former head coach Mike D’Antoni and president Daryl Morey stepping down. Rafael Stone will essentially fill the void left by Morey in the basketball operations department, while former Dallas Mavericks head coach Stephen Silas takes over for D’Antoni as head coach. The new […]

On Tuesday a report came out that Philadelphia 76ers expected to be interested in and pursue James Harden. The rumor shouldn’t come as a surprise given that former Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is now in charge of basketball operations in Philly. Of course Morey would want to try and reunite with a player he […]

James Harden had some names in mind on who could replace Mike D’Antoni as the head coach of the Houston Rockets. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Harden endorsed Tyronn Lue and John Lucas as the next head coach of the Rockets. After another postseason that ended in Houston falling short of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are said to have a strong interest in acquiring eight-time All-Star James Harden by way of a trade with the Houston Rockets. This isn’t that surprising for the Sixers, but there is just one problem: the Rockets are not interested. According to report from Shams Charania of Stadium, the Rockets are an […]

Clyde Drexler is widely considered as one of the greatest players in Portland Trail Blazers history. This is exactly why it came as a bit of a surprise when he forced a move away from Portland towards the latter part of his career, orchestrating a trade to the Houston Rockets. In a recent appearance on […]

Stephen Silas wasn’t too confident that he’ll land the Houston Rockets head coaching job. His father Paul — a former NBA coach himself — shared his son’s story of self-doubt. But like a doting father that he is, the elder Silas assured his son that he will get the job. Per Jonathan Feigen of the […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall recently played in a pick-up game as the two All-Stars try to stay active during the NBA offseason. Harden, who has led the NBA in scoring three years in a row, hit an absurd one-legged 3-pointer against Wall. Take a look at […]

Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook and his family had an adorable Halloween celebration in sunny Los Angeles. Take a look at Westbrook, his wife and three kids as they scour for some candy. .@russwest44 and his family's costume game is on point 💯 pic.twitter.com/SLKCGD061I — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 31, 2020 This […]

The Houston Rockets recently named Stephen Silas their next head coach, surprising some people in the NBA circles. Despite the doubts surrounding him, Paul Silas—Stephen’s father and former head coach—said his son is more than qualified for the Houston job, per FOX 26’s Mark Berman. Paul Silas on son Stephen named #Rockets head coach: “He […]

Everyone thinks they’re the next Steph Curry from deep. That being said, Mike D’Antoni should get more credit — or blame, depending on your perspective — for the 3-point crazy in today’s NBA and lower leagues. Relatively good news for the Brooklyn Nets, as former Mike D disciple Steve Nash brought him onto staff on […]

Did Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook not want to play for Jeff Van Gundy? While nothing is certain, Tim MacMahon of ESPN says Harden and Westbrook didn’t really buy in to Van Gundy replacing Mike D’Antoni as the Rockets’ head coach. Via Real GM: “Van Gundy, I don’t know if there was […]

After yet another disappointing end to their season and the departures of Mike D’Antoni and Daryl Morey, it’s only natural to wonder whether the Houston Rockets have any intention of blowing things up and trading James Harden. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has said publicly there’s no interest in doing so, but sometimes what’s said publicly […]