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Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has an interesting perspective when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Westbrook, as part of a marketing campaign with his sponsor (Jordan Brand), tweeted out a reminder to “play for the world” by playing inside in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. Ever the father […]

If Houston Rockets superstars Russell Westbrook and James Harden played one-on-one for the whole world to see, Rockets forward PJ Tucker thinks the two MVPs would literally start fighting. Although Westbrook and Harden are very close friends, both stars are competitive as hell and hate to lose: https://twitter.com/TheWestbrookEra/status/1243278761799356439 Odds are Russell Westbrook and James Harden […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made a shocking revelation during an Instagram Live video with some of his fans. Asked who the toughest player to guard is, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar surprised everyone by invoking James Harden. The Greek Freak took a whopping 22 seconds to ponder his answer but ultimately landed on The Beard as his pick. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and his wife have donated $100,000 to the local COVID-19 Recovery Fund. The Rockets coach spoke to Mark Berman of Fox 26 about the donation: “The city of Houston, everybody right now is in the same boat. We’re trying to help out where we can. When you go to […]

Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook is the latest NBA player to pledge financial assistance to the people who have been affected by the current coronavirus pandemic. Westbrook, a Long Beach, California native, recently went on “Good Morning America” with his wife, Nina, to provide the details of how he intends to help out those most […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a hard fall from grace in 2019-20, but even at the height of their reign of terror, they dealt with their share of murky waters. Take for example the 2018 Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, as the Dubs lost Andre Iguodala after Game 3. The then-defending champions […]

PJ Tucker of the Houston Rockets, who’s known to have the best shoe collection in the NBA, is opening a sneaker boutique in Houston later this year. Tucker shared the good news last week in an Instagram question and answer session with Nice Kicks. According to the Rockets center, he’s opening shop in October, noting […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta recently furloughed 40,000 of his employees at his casino, hotel and restaurant empire to ease the economic impact the government-mandated shutdown would have in his businesses. The entrepreneur recently drew criticism from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, a Rockets beat writer, who noted Fertitta was unwilling to sell part of the team […]

Every morning, Houston Rockets players are required to take their temperatures when they wake up and text a photo to Keith Jones, the team’s executive VP of basketball operations and a longtime athletic trainer, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The NBA suspended the season two weeks ago after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden was shooting on the practice court with assistant coach John Lucas when the NBA ordered the close of its facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Harden had a very confused look on his face after hearing the news: Rockets star James Harden was shooting […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

With the league on hiatus and the players self-isolating like all of us, NBA players are finding creative ways to work out while spending newfound time with family. After Russell Westbrook sent nominations out to other NBA players and friends to continue the push-up challenge, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul reluctantly) accepted. CP3 […]

With majority of the population staying indoors nowadays due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, social media “challenges” have been sprouting left and right. Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook decided to jump into the bandwagon, as he displayed his physical gifts by doing the “Push-Up” Challenge” and sharing it on Instagram. As the name implies, Westbrook […]

Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook hyped up his wife Nina Earl on Sunday by sharing a video of Nina showing off her pure shooting form. Westbrook and his family spent time together as the NBA regular season remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Nina was getting buckets. Nina Westbrook's jumper 💰 @russwest44's […]

NBA Throwback jerseys have almost become something of a collectible for fans. Whether showing off at a game or a music festival, most throwbacks tend to have a certain flair and uniqueness that distinguishes them from the more modest looks of today’s game, which feature advertisements from companies like Bumble on the crest. But what […]

Kenny “The Jet” Smith is refusing the idea that Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls could have won eight straight NBA titles, had he never retired from basketball. The former Houston Rockets point guard won an NBA title during the first year of his absence (1994) and then another in 1995 after Jordan returned for […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons picked his top-five defenders in the NBA during a late-night stream of Call of Duty on Wednesday, defending James Harden in the process. The Sixers guard has been making the most of the suspension of the 2019-20 season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, but couldn’t resist delving into some […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade was actually enjoying watching the Houston Rockets’ super-small-ball lineup this season. The Rockets traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks in a four-team deal that landed them Robert Covington. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Houston general manager Daryl Morey pulled the trigger on the Capela deal to maximize star point guard […]

The Houston Texans shocked the sports world on Monday when they traded All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Like many Texans, Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon is really surprised the trade went down. Man I thought @DeAndreHopkins would never leave Houston. He’s a special player!!! — Eric Gordon (@TheofficialEG10) March 16, 2020 […]

The Houston Rockets have worked their way up to become one of the best teams in the NBA over the last decade. Certainly, there are a lot of factors that go with winning a title. One of which is having the right ownership. For the Rockets, they are working with a relatively new owner in […]

Recently, the NBA announced that they are currently looking to suspend play for about a month in order to properly address the coronavirus pandemic. There is indeed hope that we will all get to enjoy the spectacle that is the NBA again soon, but the stark reality is that there are no guarantees at this […]

The 2019-20 NBA campaign has been suspended until further notice due to fear over the coronavirus, which has further exacerbated financial hits that some executives had already been taking, via Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Take Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, for example. Fertitta and the Rockets’ organization already experienced quite a dip earlier this season […]

The New York Knicks were put on blast Wednesday after a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski named them as one of the teams opposed to playing NBA games without fans in the stands in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Added to that list are the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers, now composing 10% […]

Houston Rockets point man Russell Westbrook didn’t flinch when prompted to delve into the team’s upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. The fast break demon answered in typical Westbrook fashion, seeing the Lakers as just another blip on the schedule and nothing more: “Just play,” said the Rockets superstar. “We play our game. We’ve […]

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey took a big risk at the NBA trade deadline by trading away starting center Clint Capela in a four-team deal exchange for defensive forward Robert Covington. The trade left Houston without a starting-caliber big man on the roster as they transition to an ultra-small small-ball lineup. However, in a […]

When the Houston Rockets traded star guard Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook over the summer, basketball fans all over the world raised their eyebrows at the seemingly questionable transaction. However, for general manager Daryl Morey, acquiring Westbrook  was the “right move.” Speaking on “The Lowe Post,” Morey explained what their headspace was like entering the […]

The coronavirus outbreak in the United States, among other countries, has caused a severe cutback in media availability along with new protocols in the NBA along with many other major sports leagues in North America. Besides members of media disallowed entry in locker rooms pre- and post-game now, the NBA has also set a perimeter […]

The Houston Rockets suffered a heavy home defeat on Sunday night, as they were humiliated by the Orlando Magic, 126-106. To make matters worse, this was their fourth straight defeat in what was a horrible week for the team. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni opened up about his squad’s recent losing skid and admitted that […]

James Harden was obliterated by a duo of former players after the Houston Rockets’ latest loss, an ugly 126-106 defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic. The Rockets trailed by as many as 32 points in a game that was never competitive. Kendrick Perkins and Channing Frye saw no fight in The Beard, and […]

Russell Westbrook is undoubtedly one of the NBA’s most electrifying talents. His unique combination of blistering quickness and superhuman strength has allowed the 31-year-old to enjoy a successful pro career that will result in him being enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame when all is said and done. Westbrook’s offensive talent has never been […]

The Houston Rockets’ loss to the Orlando Magic on Sunday marked their fourth defeat in a row. However, James Harden has a rather simple remedy to their slump: “keep fighting.” The Rockets got blown out by the Magic, 126-106. As a team, Houston shot 9-of-32 from the 3-point line. Harden himself had 23 points, seven […]

The Charlotte Hornets broadcast team had every right to celebrate on Saturday after their squad upset the Houston Rockets at home. And when James Harden picked up his 10th turnover on the night, they absolutely lost their minds. In the end, the Rockets star notched a rare but not-so-desirable quadruple-double. “THERE IT IS. OH MY […]

The Houston Rockets lost to the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Saturday afternoon and it was a strange game for Rockets superstar James Harden. Harden finished with a dubious quadruple double, as the All-Star guard and former MVP had 30 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists and 10 turnovers in the Rockets’ 108-99 loss: James […]

Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has always been known for his unique style choices. From wacky patterns, crazy materials or anything in between, Westbrook is not afraid to go against the grain when it comes to fashion. During Saturday’s game between the Rockets and the Charlotte Hornets, the former MVP sat on the […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni is pretty confused why the Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Kenny Atkinson on Saturday. Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni on Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson losing his job: "The only thing he's done there in the last two years, for sure, is overachieve. I don't know what else he […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic will make his return to the court on March 15 against the Houston Rockets, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. BREAKING NEWS: Nearly a year after gruesome leg injury, Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic tells Yahoo Sports he will make his season debut March 15 against the […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers was decided early, with Houston trailing by as many as 30 points before eventually falling, 120-105. There were several interesting takeaways from Thursday’s game. In this piece, we’ll highlight three of the hotter points of discussion. Can’t buy one The Rockets really struggled with […]

The Houston Rockets are considered heavy favorites to make a deep run for the Larry O’Brien trophy, but their most recent losses rained on what was a dominant display of terrific basketball. Mike D’Antoni tried to clear the air and doubled down on his ultra-offensive tactic. Luis Ortiz of Telemundo Houston uploaded a video of […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey admits he hated Russell Westbrook when the former MVP was with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s arguably no one in the league who plays with the passion and energy which Westbrook has. It’s one of the reasons Thunder fans loved Westbrook. Win or lose, you know what you’re going […]