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One particular trade deal during the 2019 NBA off-season, amongst many, shook the entire basketball industry. Two offensive masterminds and league MVP’s were bound to reunite in Clutch City: 2018 NBA MVP James Harden and 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook. It leads to an obvious question by many NBA fans: What does the Russell Westbrook […]

A month prior to announcing a positive coronavirus test, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook was partying it up poolside at Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Rockets point guard hung out with a group of friends, including former NFL running back Reggie Bush, fashion jeweler Greg Yuna, […]

Everyone knew it was going to happen, but just didn’t know when. It’s finally happened. After almost a week of players arriving into the Walt Disney World bubble, the first player, Houston Rockets forward Bruno Caboclo, has finally broken quarantine. It was not a deliberate break, however. According to sources speaking with Tim MacMahon, Zach […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The All-Star floor general took to Twitter to reveal he tested positive prior to the Rockets’ departure to the Orlando bubble. Westbrook said he felt well despite his diagnosis and was looking forward to rejoining his teammates once he’s cleared to travel. […]

Here’s a popular sentiment: the Chicago Bulls would have won eight straight championships if Michael Jordan did not retire in 1993. Coming off their first three-peat, Jordan shocked the world by announcing his retirement from professional basketball. He ultimately spent a season and a half away from the game before making a triumphant return in […]

When you think about the best players who have ever been part of the Houston Rockets roster, the first names that come to mind are Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, or maybe even James Harden for the younger generations. These are just some of the greats that have made their marks on the franchise in one […]

The NBA restart is less than three weeks away as players continue to ramp up in preparation for the start of games on July 30. But recent developments in the state of Florida lend cause for concern. The Florida Department of Health reported over 15,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the highest single-day mark […]

The Houston Rockets is still missing their two main guys, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, who both have yet to rejoin the team in the Disney World bubble. Nevertheless, recent reports state that the team has been able to manage despite the absence of their superstar duo. Rockets shooting guard Ben McLemore opened up about […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook have yet to join the Houston Rockets and the rest of the league in Orlando. However, head coach Mike D’Antoni confirmed that his two superstars are arriving in the “bubble” soon. “They’ll be here in a couple of days, three or four days and we’ll get going,” D’Antoni said, per […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was ranked as the 23rd best player in the NBA by Bleacher Report. Upon seeing the rankings, Westbrook took to Instagram to react: Russell Westbrook in response to being ranked No. 23 on Bleacher Reports Top 100 Players pic.twitter.com/ddip01ypeE — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 11, 2020 Bleacher Report […]

With 22 teams arriving in Orlando for the 2019-20 NBA season restart at Walt Disney World, several players have stood out demonstrating wide-ranging opinions in the quality of their hospitality. Now, Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker has found a way to mitigate the time spent quarantined in his hotel room. PJ Tucker has officially upgraded […]

The Los Angeles Lakers head into the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida as one of the teams to beat in the Western Conference. LeBron James and company will be rested, healthy, and ready to go with two new additions, JR Smith and Dion Waiters, eager to help this team win it all. Along with the […]

Since its establishment in 1967 as the San Diego Rockets — the Houston Rockets franchise has found significant success in the league. There’s no denying that their most memorable stint in the NBA was during the Hakeem Olajuwon era in the 1990s, which culminated in back-to-back titles for the Rockets in 1994 and 1995. Despite […]

Amid concerns about his age vis-à-vis well-being, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is heading to the Orlando bubble location to helm James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and crew. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, D’Antoni was on the team flight bound to the Orlando campus. Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni, 69, is on the team flight en […]

Houston Rockets small forward DeMarre Carroll doesn’t know why people on Instagram are ripping the food at Walt Disney World. In fact, Carroll says the food is “solid cooking where I’m coming from.” "That's solid cooking where I'm coming from."@DeMarreCarroll1 is calling out the IG food posts😂 pic.twitter.com/LxSXoLNrY3 — FanSided (@FanSided) July 10, 2020 Carroll […]

Rockets forward P.J. Tucker wants to spend the rest of his career as a Houston Rocket. Tucker has played a major role for the Rockets and their vaunted small ball lineups. Apparently, their trust between one another goes both ways. As Fox Sports Director Mark Berman reported, P.J. Tucker won’t mind staying in Texas for […]

During an interview with Mark Berman of Fox 26 KRIV, Houston Rockets power forward PJ Tucker talked about why he never considered dropping out of the Orlando games. Even though he understands the risks of playing in Florida, Tucker is excited to play basketball again after such a long layoff due to COVID-19. Forward PJ […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook didn’t travel with the Houston Rockets to Orlando on Thursday, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. However, the MVPs will join the Rockets at Walt Disney World in the near future. Houston stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook did not travel with Rockets today to Orlando and will […]

The NBA could be lending Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta a friendly hand in the upcoming months. The league revealed it will partner with renowned chef Shawn Loving as part of an initiative to provide different meals for their players and staff. Loving has been the team chef for USA Basketball at the Olympics and […]

The LA Clippers are entering the Orlando bubble as a top three favorite to win the NBA championship, along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. At 44-20, the Clippers were the second best team in the Western Conference, by record, prior to the NBA’s hiatus. However, there is a team that could cause […]

NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill is bullish on the Houston Rockets’ chances to win the 2020 title down in Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World. During an interview with NBA TV on Wednesday, Hill said the Rockets — led by MVPs James Harden and Russell Westbrook — are “a dangerous team that nobody wants […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey fired some shots in the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers of late. It appears that the high-ranking Rockets exec is referencing the 2018 burner account scandal that involved the Sixers, with Morey using it as a punchline in his jest. Morey replied to a tweet by a user named […]

Despite receiving a lot of interest from other contenders, Luc Mbah a Moute chose to go the familiar route by rejoining the Houston Rockets in the resumption of the 2019-20 season at the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Per Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston, the 33-year-old Cameroonian forward cited the level of rapport […]

Houston Rockets superstars James Harden and Russell Westbrook both used the NBA hiatus to work on their bodies, and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade believes that spells trouble for the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida. “Skinny James Harden” took NBA Twitter by storm. The 2018 MVP lost a ton of weight during the […]

Mike D’Antoni has waited a long time to see his Houston Rockets take the floor again after the NBA came to a halt on March 11. Yet the longtime coach has not skipped a beat when it comes to his sense of humor. During his Tuesday media availability with reporters before the Rockets go wheels […]

The mystery surrounding next season’s cap projections has every front office on its toes. Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, isn’t as preoccupied with what can be a thinning luxury tax line — something that could greatly affect the Rockets’ ability to sign valuable players in the offseason. “Our main conclusion is […]

The NBA, at long last, is returning on July 30th in Orlando, Florida with 22 out of 30 teams slated to play a small slate of remaining regular season games along with the playoffs. During the return to action, the NBA announced that players would be able to change the names on the back of […]

Houston Rockets legend and Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon is already regarded as one of the best big men in league history. Former Rockets big man Clint Capela will likely never reach Hakeem’s lofty status. Yet, current NBA analyst and former Olajuwon teammate Kenny Smith drew lines of comparison between the two bigs. When […]

NBA on TNT analyst and former Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith has come out with a definitive statement explaining why he believes the Chicago Bulls would not have gotten eight straight championships if Jordan hadn’t retired in 1993. In a recent interview on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith (no relation), Kenny Smith stated […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers has claimed that multiple All-Star players shared his view and reached out in support after he rebuffed Kyrie Irving’s stance about the NBA restart. On a conference call with the media on Friday, Rivers emphasized that he understands Irving’s stance and that there was no right or wrong between them. […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook didn’t get his first tattoo until Father’s Day of this year. Westbrook and his wife, Nina, got matching tattoos of their kids’ names. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrwfyunOWK/?utm_source=ig_embed Westbrook was one of the few NBA stars who didn’t have tattoos on his body until a month ago. Back in 2018, Russ said […]

The NBA is taking on an unconventional approach — to say the least — as it makes the necessary moves to restart the coronavirus-hit 2019-20 season. The Florida bubble, for instance, is as unprecedented as it gets, and as it turns out, even players like Austin Rivers of the Houston Rockets continue to struggle to […]

The 2017-18 season was a historic campaign for Houston Rockets superstar James Harden, to say the least. This was the year that the 6-foot-5 guard finally got his hands on the Most Valuable Player award at the end of the season, and after what he did throughout that campaign, it’s hard to deny that he […]

The Houston Rockets were quick to reshuffle their roster on Wednesday. Veteran swingman Thabo Sefolosha announced he was opting out of the NBA restart in Orlando. The Rockets—now allowed a replacement player—signed Luc Mbah a Moute shortly thereafter. Houston Rockets F Thabo Sefolosha is opting-out of Orlando restart, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

NBA teams already in playoff contention are expected to tread carefully during the resumption of the 2019-20 campaign. Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is going for broke, hoping to win all eight games remaining in the regular season, but not at the cost of running his players through the ground. According to Kelly Iko […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni made a not-so-bold prediction ahead of the restart of the 2019-20 season. With less than a full month left before the NBA restarts at Walt Disney World in Orlando, D’Antoni predicts his star point guard Russell Westbrook will be even more efficient in his return, according to Kelly Iko […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers believes the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the socio-political protests across the US makes the 2020 NBA title “one of the toughest” to be won. This is contrary to what some analysts have said about the asterisk that should be placed beside the 2020 would be champions. Rivers shared these thoughts […]

Not too long ago, a picture surfaced of Houston Rockets superstar James Harden looking trim. Harden, known for a muscular nut hefty physique, appeared to have dropped 20 pounds while preparing for the NBA restart. While his frame previously allowed him to dominate opponents offensively, it hasn’t translated to playoff success. Maybe this is Harden […]

The Houston Rockets’ schedule has been released for the “bubble” games, which are set to begin on July 30 at Walt Disney World. The Rockets and the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida will play eight seeding games before the 2020 playoffs begin. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1276654250223980546?s=20 Now that the schedule is out, let’s take a look at […]