Houston Rockets Articles - Page 71

The Los Angeles Lakers waived DeMarcus Cousins in order to make room for Markieff Morris back in February, ending Cousins’ tenure with the Lakers before it even started. Los Angeles signed Cousins over the summer, but the big man tore his ACL in a scrimmage, effectively ending his year. There was some chatter that Cousins […]

One look at this year’s crop of free agents shows an abundance of talent at the power forward position. While there are indeed plenty of intriguing prospects for the 30 NBA teams, Serge Ibaka might be on top of the wish list for squads looking to beef up their interior. So far, all signs indicate […]

It has been an assumed fact in the past few years that both Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook don’t have the best relationship despite being fellow stars in the NBA. However, Dame shot down those talks and decided to address the alleged beef between him and Russ. I […]

Though their talks have stalled a bit in recent days, the Houston Rockets have reportedly had discussions with the Orlando Magic about the idea of a package trade that would include Russell Westbrook and Aaron Gordon. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports shared news of these discussions between the Rockets and Magic on Friday morning, noting […]

The Houston Rockets are fully expected to undergo a complete, tear-it-to-the-ground rebuild in the offseason. As it turns out, however, this is anything but a certainty at this point, with the Rockets reportedly looking to offload Russell Westbrook first before even considering parting ways with James Harden. This report comes via SI’s Chris Mannix: Teams […]

It appears the Houston Rockets have given up on salvaging their relationship with James Harden, who has requested a trade from the team, with the Brooklyn Nets being a leading potential suitor. Tim MacMahon, who covers the Rockets for ESPN, says Houston understands it won’t be able to convince Harden to change his mind on […]

Everyone and their mother wants to know if the Brooklyn Nets are going to trade for Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden, who has reportedly requested a trade from Clutch City and wants to play for the Nets. Nets general manager Sean Marks, who did his best to avoid any tampering comments, indirectly responded […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers will enter unrestricted free agency after declining his 2020-21 player option with the Rockets, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The Rockets, who are dealing with James Harden and Russell Westbrook’s trade requests, have to decide if they want to bring Rivers back or let him walk. Rockets guard […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta tried to take a jab at the Golden State Warriors by retweeting ESPN’s Bobby Marks’ tweet about their $82,400,000 tax bill after the Dubs acquired small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta retweeted (then deleted) this post about Kelly Oubre costing the Warriors […]

Many Boston Celtics fans are wondering why Danny Ainge hasn’t tried to trade for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, who is reportedly unhappy in Clutch City. As it turns out, the Celtics actually did some research on a possible Harden trade and were told to stay away from the 2018 MVP, per Steve Bulpett of […]

Remember when Washington Wizards point guard John Wall flashed gang signs while he was hanging out with friends in Brooklyn? Well, that incident could be the main reason the Wizards are trying to trade him to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook. Chris Miller, who covers the Wizards for NBC Sports Washington, says Wall’s gang […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has made it clear that he would like to be traded. Where he might play in the coming season is still up for speculation, but former NBA big man Channing Frye believes the Toronto Raptors would give The Beard the best chance of winning a championship. In response to a […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has heard his name in trade rumors quite a bit in recent days. Most accounts indicated that he was interested in playing for the Brooklyn Nets, and even more reports noted that the two sides had reached a verbal agreement. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however. In his […]

One of the biggest trade prospects that has recently hit the rumor mill is a potential swap between Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has spoken out about the rumored Wall-to-the-Houston Rockets deal, and the high-ranking executive had nothing but good things to say about Westbrook. Sheppard acknowledged how Westbrook […]

Potential suitors looking to pry away Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets better be ready to present a mammoth haul for the one-time MVP’s services. Rumors of Russ’ impending exit in H-Town have circulated ever since he reportedly asked to be traded after just one season with the team. Earlier reports indicated that interest in […]

Despite his seemingly incessant desire to jump ship, it is now being reported that James Harden is expected to start training camp with the Houston Rockets. This update comes from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (h/t Hoop Central): James Harden is likely to start training camp as a member of the Houston Rockets, via @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/cXSyIL5DGI — […]

The fate of Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden remains up in the air as the 2020 NBA Draft nears. With both Harden and fellow Houston guard Russell Westbrook reportedly want out of the team, it is no secret that the Western Conference franchise will be seeking a ton of future picks in return for […]

As expected, the Houston Rockets‘ asking price for superstar shooting guard James Harden is very steep. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Houston wants a lot in return for Harden and doesn’t feel obligated to deliver the 2018 MVP to the Brooklyn Nets. The Rockets are demanding an especially steep return for Harden, a perennial […]

The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have discussed a deal centered on Russell Westbrook for John Wall, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Westbrook, the 2017 MVP, has requested a trade from the Rockets. Wall, meanwhile, missed the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his Achilles tear. The Rockets and Wizards have discussed a deal centered […]

Everyone in Clutch City is trying to figure out why James Harden is upset with the Houston Rockets. Harden, the 2018 MVP, has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets and wants to get dealt to the Brooklyn Nets so he can reunite with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate, Kevin Durant. While it’s hard to […]

The NBA rumor mill has been full of James Harden trade reports in recent days. To the casual fan, it might seem the Houston Rockets star is desperate to get out of H-Town. But while he might be eager to take a new direction in terms of his basketball journey, he still has plenty of […]

The future of the Houston Rockets seems to be murky as the team discusses what it wants to do with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. While the organization mulls over their options, Tilman Fertitta — the governor of the Rockets — is reportedly ‘hellbent’ on reducing the team’s payroll and avoiding the luxury tax, per […]

The Brooklyn Nets are prepared to go all-in for James Harden of the Rockets. Well, as long as they don’t have to give up one of their current stars. The Nets are throwing the proverbial “kitchen sink” in an effort to acquire the Houston Rockets superstar, according to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor. “The Brooklyn deal, […]

Russell Westbrook’s trade request from the Houston Rockets was leaked to the media before the NBA world found out that James Harden was looking to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Westbrook may have heard about Harden’s Nets plan before everyone else. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Westbrook requested a trade from the […]

The Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets could be on the verge of one of the biggest blockbusters in NBA history. Rockets superstar and former league MVP James Harden has reportedly been lobbying for a trade to Brooklyn to join forces with former teammate Kevin Durant and NBA champion Kyrie Irving. According to Anthony Puccio of […]

The Houston Rockets might want to thank Jrue Holiday for how teams will have to approach them regarding any potential trades for James Harden. The cost of trading for a star dramatically increased when the Milwaukee Bucks sent three first-round picks, the rights to two pick swaps, and two good players — Eric Bledsoe and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis sympathizes with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. The disgruntled Rockets stars have suggested they want out of Houston while questioning both the direction and culture of the franchise. Davis said during an interview with Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports he believes the superstar duo just wants to win, much […]

Houston Rockets superstar and former league MVP James Harden wants out of H-Town. Is it possible there are political motivations behind Harden’s trade demands? League insider Ric Bucher suggested Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s support of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party is not sitting well with Harden: “What I heard is,” Bucher said, via […]

Late on Monday night — 12 hours after league’s trade moratorium was lifted — the Houston Rockets made a big trade. However, it was not one of the major moves that the NBA world is eagerly anticipating from Tilman Fertitta’s franchise. James Harden is still a Rocket, as is Russell Westbrook. Robert Covington — arguably […]

James Harden reportedly just turned down a massive two-year extension with the Houston Rockets worth $100 million. Yup, James Harden just turned his back to a record-breaking deal that would have seen him earn a whopping $50 million per season. We’ve compiled some of the best reactions from Twitter, and let’s just say that there […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie recently reacted to a tweet by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski detailing Houston Rockets star James Harden’s desires to be shipped to the New York-based squad. A trade to acquire the eight-time All-Star would almost certainly mean that the Nets would have to give up Dinwiddie, who has been an integral piece […]

With James Harden reportedly looking for a way out of the Houston Rockets, the Philadelphia 76ers have been identified as a potential landing spot for the former league MVP. There have been whispers of a potential blockbuster deal involving Ben Simmons going in the opposite direction, but as it turns out, the Sixers are not […]

Amid the James Harden chaos, the Houston Rockets will be sending Robert Covington to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Trevor Ariza and a couple of draft picks. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Ariza, a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick will be shipped to Houston in exchange for Covington. The Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets are not pressing the panic button just yet following reports that their superstar James Harden has requested to be traded elsewhere. The growing public consensus is that The Beard will somehow join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets or re-unite with Daryl Morey with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rockets […]

After James Harden reportedly turned down a whopping $103 million extension from the Houston Rockets, a slew of NBA players took to Twitter to express their disbelief. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that the Rockets offered Harden the maximum allowable extension of some $50 million per year in the next two seasons. Portland Trail […]

James Harden finally broke his silence amid all the Nets trade rumors surrounding his name with a cryptic Instagram post. The Houston Rockets superstar has been the main focus of everyone in the NBA on Monday. He reportedly asked for a trade out of Clutch City after eight ring-less seasons. Yet, it seems that Harden […]

Rumors are swirling around that James Harden wants out of the Houston Rockets to form a superteam with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets. The ideal scenario would be for the Nets to arrange a trade package that includes a bunch of role players plus some assets in exchange for The Beard. […]

James Harden has reportedly decided that his time with the Houston Rockets has come to an end after eight seasons with the team. After a bombshell story was released by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, it is clear that Harden believes the Rockets’ championship window has closed, and he is ready to join a superteam with […]

James Harden turned down a two-year, $103 million extension from the Houston Rockets, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden wants to get traded to the Brooklyn Nets so he can play with his friends, two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. After turning down the chance to become the first $50 […]