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After the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to pull off a trade to ship star guard Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns, the last remnant of the Paul-for-Russell Westbrook deal is officially gone. OKC now finds themselves in the midst of rebuilding, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as their respected face for the time being. After the […]

It looks like the Houston Rockets may be at an impasse with James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Westbrook demanded a trade last week. While Harden initially seemed to commit himself to the Rockets after Westbrook’s request, the script has flipped in recent days. The rumors now suggest Harden wants out as well, with the Brooklyn […]

After eight seasons with the Houston Rockets, lead guard James Harden reportedly wanted to seek a change in scenery with the Brooklyn Nets emerging as his preferred destination. Via Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle: “But Harden wants to move on from the Rockets, the Chronicle has been informed, and is trying to force […]

There have been several trade rumors swirling around the Houston Rockets as we loom closer and closer to the 2020 NBA Draft. One of the trades that was rumored apparently had the Rockets sending James Harden to the Nets where he would join Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. Although it may have only […]

The Houston Rockets are in complete shambles right now. Russell Westbrook has demanded a trade, and now there’s some smoke suggesting James Harden wants out as well, despite his recent commitment to the franchise just last week after Westbrook’s trade request. At this point, the Rockets have no choice but to explore the possibility of […]

2020 has been a crazy thus far but if there’s one thing this year has taught us, it’s that anything is possible even in the NBA. The rumor mill has churned out a ton of interesting scenarios as of late but one of the more explosive bit of news coming out is the possibility of […]

If the Brooklyn Nets are officially entering the James Harden sweepstakes, their chances of landing the former MVP could solely rest in the hands of Kevin Durant. According to reports, Harden is “intrigued” at the thought of reuniting with Durant in Brooklyn, and it appears that KD is pulling the strings to make it happen. […]

Despite reportedly telling the organization he plans to stick it out in the long haul, Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden could be on the move—and perhaps becoming the final piece of a “Big 3” in Brooklyn. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the former NBA MVP and three-time scoring champion is interested in joining the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have reportedly contacted the Houston Rockets about a James Harden trade, per Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated. Esnaashari is reporting that Harden could possibly get traded to the Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince and Jarrett Allen. A source is telling me that the Nets have engaged in talks with […]

If the Houston Rockets are willing to trade Russell Westbrook at a discount price, the New York Knicks are all-in on acquiring the former MVP, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Westbrook is still one of the best players in the NBA. However, he’s owed $130 million over the next three years […]

James Harden and Chris Paul played two seasons together on the Houston Rockets before the franchise traded Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2019. The Rockets went to the Western Conference Finals in 2018, losing to the Golden State Warriors in seven games. Many people believe Houston may […]

ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski had a rather savage tweet regarding Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook. The 2017 MVP, who has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets, apparently doesn’t have a sizable trade market due to his monster contract. Wojnarowski, one of the most plugged-in NBA reporters, said the marketplace for a possible […]

Houston Rockets small forward Robert Covington was a guest on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Friday and he was asked to talk about Stephen Silas taking over for Mike D’Antoni. Surprisingly, Covington is the first Rockets player to address the Silas hiring. The sharpshooter also spoke about the expectations for the 2020-21 season, which will start […]

Since reports emerged that Russell Westbrook wants to leave the Houston Rockets, several teams have been rumored to be among his possible destinations. Among them are the New York Knicks, with Knicks fans being split on whether they want to see the 2017 NBA MVP in a Knicks uniform or not when the 2020-21 season […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has had quite the offseason so far with all the rumblings that’ve stirred through H-Town lately. That hasn’t stopped the 63-year-old owner from getting some head-scratching, A-list reviews on his latest book “Shut Up and Listen!: Hard Business Truths that Will Help You Succeed,” which released back in September. While […]

According to several reports that were issued throughout this week, Houston Rockets All-Star Russell Westbrook would like to take his talents elsewhere. There is no doubting the fact that he is one of the best players in today’s game, but it seems his heft contract is leading interested teams in the opposite direction. As part […]

Russell Westbrook has been a major source of headlines over the past couple of days after it was revealed that the former MVP wants out of the Houston Rockets. There were also rumors about Westbrook’s unwillingness to play alongside James Harden in Houston — something Westbrook himself vehemently denies. It was renowned ESPN talking head […]

The Charlotte Hornets are aware that the Russell Westbrook trade rumor mill has been going on non-stop ever since the Houston Rockets guard said he wanted out of H-Town. While big-market teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks are reportedly the frontrunners to trade for the former NBA MVP, there’s one dark […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as one of the potential destinations of Houston Rockets want-away star Russell Westbrook, who recently demanded for a trade away from the Rockets. A couple of Blazers players in CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic caught wind of the trade rumors, and the pair took to Twitter to share their […]

The Houston Rockets are hopefully in the midst of avoiding headlines for a while after a locker room meltdown occurred this week, with Russell Westbrook stating his desire to want out of Clutch City due to his inability to control the offense with James Harden on the floor. While nothing has materialized in that matter, it […]

The Houston Rockets might well be ripe for the taking in the final month-plus of the NBA offseason, and the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to take advantage. Russell Westbrook has demanded a trade, and P.J. Tucker is apparently irate with his current contract situation. Additionally, new general manager Rafael Stone has already suggested the team […]

After a single season in Houston, Russell Westbrook has reportedly requested a trade from the Rockets. Westbrook and James Harden may be good friends, but according to The Athletic, Westbrook was frustrated at the lack of accountability Harden was held to. On the daily Locked On Rockets Podcast, host Jackson Gatlin laments the turmoil the […]

The Houston Rockets sent out a tweet on Thursday morning to wish Russell Westbrook a happy 32nd birthday. This may seem like ordinary procedure, as most teams wish their players well on their special days. However, consider the fact that the Brodie requested a trade just one day prior. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1326895021107392512?s=20 In the minutes and hours […]

The Houston Rockets organization is in quite a state following a number of developments in Wednesday. Russell Westbrook demanded a trade, citing a fear for the team’s culture and a desire to run a true point once again. James Harden is reportedly set in his ways and already ready to go for next year. But […]

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 […]