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ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday morning that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo would be named the 2019-20 NBA MVP, and the league has officially made the announcement and released voting results. Antetokounmpo received 85 first-place votes to just 16 for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The third finalist, Houston Rockets star James Harden, didn’t […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has repeated as NBA MVP, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The official announcement will come later on Friday. Antetokounmpo becomes just the third player in NBA history to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season, joining Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon. While Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks […]

An Eastern Conference executive who spoke to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report believes the Houston Rockets should consider trading superstar shooting guard James Harden this offseason. The Rockets lost to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2020 playoffs at Walt Disney World. Houston has gotten bounced in the […]

The Houston Rockets will reportedly consider Jeff Van Gundy to replace Mike D’Antoni, but that might not sit well with superstar shooting guard James Harden. According to a former NBA executive who spoke to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Harden “ain’t playing” for Van Gundy. Marc Stein of the New York Times reported “there have […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was dominant in the team’s second-round series win over the Houston Rockets. But James is nursing a bit of a thumb injury. LeBron told reporters–including Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times–said he injured the thumb in the Rockets series, though he added it is not much of a concern […]

The Houston Rockets appear to be on the brink of blowing up their team. They’ve already parted ways with long-time head coach Mike D’Antoni, and according to the rumor mill, the Rockets front office are already looking at the possibility of trading away Russell Westbrook. According to an anonymous NBA executive, the New York Knicks […]

Another year, another disappointment for the Houston Rockets. It seems like a premature NBA playoff exit has become an annual tradition for the squad. After getting rolled over by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is once again left to ponder things: Are we doing it wrong? […]

At the end of the day, if the Houston Rockets are ever going to break through with James Harden at the helm, they need their roster to execute in the playoffs; there’s no coaching godsend waiting in the wings. The Rockets came up short yet again in the playoffs this season — and they could’ve […]

There was very little doubt that major changes that were in store for the Houston Rockets following yet another disappointing exit in the playoffs. Houston had quite a run, eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round in an epic seven-game duel, and they seemed to be in a great position to mount an […]

There’s plenty of uncertainty in the Houston Rockets’ camp following the departure of head coach Mike D’Antoni. But one thing that’s sure is owner Tilman Fertitta’s trust in general manager Daryl Morey.   There was some speculation that Morey might join D’Antoni out the door, but that won’t be the case. Fertitta has already tasked the […]

Mike D’Antoni and the Houston Rockets parted ways on Sunday after four seasons, a few playoff heartbreaks, small-ball experiments, and a 217-102 regular-season record. Yet, D’Antoni failed to reach an NBA Finals, and the veteran coach decided to move on after a five-game Western Conference semifinals defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble. […]

Shortly after the Houston Rockets’ season ended, Mike D’Antoni announced on Sunday that he would not return to coach the team next season. The Athletic revealed details of when the two-time NBA Coach of Year made up his mind about not returning to the sidelines for the Rockets. According to the report, D’Antoni expected a […]

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs not only share a state, but also a highway,  Interstate 10. They are two of the most successful teams in the Western Conference and have met in the playoffs a few times. But unlike other rivalries, there aren’t a lot of altercations, bench-clearing brawls, or war of words […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 1997 ,the San Antonio Spurs have entered a rebuilding phase. 18 games into the 1996-97 season, head coach Gregg Popovich took over a really good team whose record didn’t entirely tell the whole story. David Robinson was hurt and Tim Duncan was on his way. But […]

The Houston Rockets’ season came to an abrupt end in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers. It wasn’t a surprise that they lost to the Lakers, but it was the way they lost. After winning Game 1 by 15 points, the Rockets went on to lose the next four games in a row by […]

Could former Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni be the new man in charge of the Indiana Pacers? It’s possible. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, “the expectation is that D’Antoni will be hired by the Indiana Pacers,” who fired Nate McMillan after the team was swept by the Miami Heat in the […]

The future is a bit uncertain for the Houston Rockets, who fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs, 4-1. Will the team’s ownership be looking to keep James Harden and Russell Westbrook together, or do they have other plans? That question is still looming, but one Eastern […]

It wasn’t too long ago that the Houston Rockets eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first-round matchup. It took the entire seven games for Houston to do so, but in the end, they got the job done. Why does it somehow feel, however, that the Thunder had a much better campaign than the Rockets? […]

Not long after the Houston Rockets suffered another disappointing exit in the playoffs and already, the team has already started ushering the new era in the franchise. This came in the form of the team parting ways with long-term head coach Mike D’Antoni, who made quite an impact for the Rockets in his four seasons […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has released an official statement after Mike D’Antoni informed the team he would not return as head coach next season. Fertitta thanked D’Antoni for his achievements as Rockets head coach and wished him the best in future endeavors: “I would like to thank Mike D’Antoni and his wife, Laurel, for […]

The Houston Rockets might be interested in a partnership with former point guard Sam Cassell. Houston’s coaching search officially began on Sunday after Mike D’Antoni informed the team he would not be returning next year. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported the Rockets are expected to show interest in Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue. […]

Former Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has released a heartfelt statement after telling the team about his departure. D’Antoni said being the head coach of the Rockets was the “among the most memorable experiences” of his life, also thanking general manager Daryl Morey and owner Tilman Fertitta for the opportunity to coach in Houston. […]

The Houston Rockets are officially in the market for a new head coach after Mike D’Antoni informed the team he would not be returning next year. Daryl Morey and Co. are sure to apply due diligence in the search, though one name to watch is current Los Angeles Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue. Chris Haynes of Yahoo […]

Mike D’Antoni informed the Houston Rockets Sunday that he will not return as the team’s head coach next season. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that D’Antoni is already being considered for the Philadelphia 76ers job, noting D’Antoni previously served as an assistant for former Sixers head coach Brett Brown. D’Antoni entered the 2019-20 campaign on an […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is informing ownership Sunday that he will not be returning, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. D’Antoni and the Rockets were just eliminated in five games by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals. The 69-year-old’s contract expired with the loss after he turned down extension offers last […]

Mike D’Antoni’s future with the Houston Rockets has been up in the air all season. With Houston bowing out of the 2020 playoffs in disappointing fashion once again, it’s not hard to see the 69-year-no longer manning the sidelines for the Rockets next season. However, D’Antoni still wants to coach, and Sam Amick of The Athletic reports […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished off the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals. After the game, a small group of protesters showed up just outside the NBA bubble seeking the help of stars such as LeBron James and Russell Westbrook to support their cause, per ESPN. According to the […]

The Houston Rockets saw another season end in disappointing fashion after the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated them from the playoffs on Saturday night. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the organization, including the security of general manager Daryl Morey’s job. While Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes says Morey’s job will be “under review,” Tim MacMahon […]

The rumors are already swirling about Mike D’Antoni’s future with the Houston Rockets after an ugly five-game loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. While D’Antoni wants to continue coaching, the Rockets might look to move in another direction now that the 69-year-old’s contract is up. Rockets star James […]

Mike D’Antoni’s future with the Houston Rockets is uncertain following their ugly loss in the Western Conference Semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers.  But if rumors are to be believed, the Rockets aren’t even looking very far for his replacement, since one man who could reportedly replace D’Antoni is right there at Walt Disney World […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t the type of player to make excuses. However, after the Houston Rockets’ season came to a halt in the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he offered some context about what he’s had to go through before he could even play for the Rockets in the NBA bubble. That includes […]

The Houston Rockets may have been eliminated from the playoffs, but Mike D’Antoni still believes his small ball philosophy works. In fact, he said in a way that only he can.  Speaking after the Rockets’ 119-96 loss in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Antoni was asked whether he […]

There is a lot of uncertainty about Mike D’Antoni’s future as head coach of the Houston Rockets following another disappointing playoff exit. Nonetheless, the 69-year-old admitted that his coaching days aren’t through just yet. Via Rockets beat writer Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle: D'Antoni was sure of one thing: "I will continue coaching for […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is playing down the incident that happened between his brother and Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook. To recall, William Rondo was ejected during Game 5 of the Lakers-Rockets series after a heated verbal exchange with Westbrook. Russ was clearly disappointed with what William said, so much so that even […]

Things got testy between Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook and William Rondo, brother of Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, in the fourth quarter of Game 5. Westbrook did not appreciate William’s yapping on the sidelines, especially with everything going downhill for the Rockets. The ferocious guard fired back and called Rajon’s brother out for […]

The Houston Rockets have been knocked out of the playoffs once again, and James Harden is not happy about it. However, he is not going to let another disappointing finish stop him from moving forward and getting the team to its ultimate goal. After losing Game 5 and the semifinal series against the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Lakers absolutely decimated the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. The Lakers were on fire from beyond the arc on Saturday, setting a franchise record 19 3-pointers made in their 119-96 drubbing of the Rockets. The record-setting triple came off […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ready to fight … until he realized he doesn’t have to. Mid-way through the fourth quarter of Game 5 between the Lakers and Houston Rockets, Austin Rivers accidentally threw the ball at LeBron’s head following a foul call. LeBron immediately turn around and appeared to be going at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers annihilated the Houston Rockets with a 119-96 Game 5 victory as they move on to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. It was an absolute drubbing from the get go, with the Lakers racing out to a 35-20 lead at the end of the first quarter. Los […]