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Los Angeles Lakers veteran big man Dwight Howard has chimed in on team owner Jeanie Buss’ criticism of former Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni. According to Buss, she believes that D’Antoni was the main reason why Howard’s first stint with the Lakers some years ago did not work out. For his part, however, Howard has refused […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton says when you watch film of Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal, you see a lot of things which Houston Rockets MVP James Harden does. Harden and Beal are universally recognized as the two best shooting guards in the NBA: Luke Walton on Bradley Beal: “You watch film on […]

You can’t even count all of the differences between Dwight Howard’s first and second stints with the Los Angeles Lakers. The first time around back during the 2012-13 campaign, Howard had his issues in Los Angeles and clashed with his teammates, from Kobe Bryant to Steve Nash, as a result. Howard posted good numbers, averaging […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ripped the antiquated broadcasters who often shame the new style of play the NBA has brought along in recent years. Morey took the Golden State Warriors’ model of high-volume 3-point shooting and extrapolated it, transforming the game into one that prioritizes effective field goal percentage, now revolving around 3-point […]

Renowned director and New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee slammed Knicks owner James Dolan after he was initially denied entrance to Madison Square Garden on Monday as his Knicks took on the red-hot Houston Rockets. Lee went on ESPN’s “First Take” to clarify what went on after a report from Marc Berman of the New […]

As part of a recent interview on First Things First, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey laid out the reasons why he decided to trade Clint Capela for Robert Covington. The Rockets traded Capela to the Atlanta Hawks ahead of this season’s deadline as part of a four-team, 12-player deal. During his appearance on the […]

Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets have been on a tear as of late, winning their last six games prior to taking on the lowly New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Monday. However, that winning streak was surprisingly snapped, as they were ambushed by the third-worst team in the Eastern Conference, 125-123. Westbrook, […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden was impressed by New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett, particularly by the young gun’s aggressiveness. In the Knicks’ upset 125-123 victory over the Rockets on Monday, Barrett dropped a career-high 27 points on top of five rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes of action. He also shot at an […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets fell to the lowly New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden. This comes after the Rockets came away with a tremendous victory over the Boston Celtics this past Saturday in Boston. After the game, Harden admits Houston had “a letup” against the Knicks. James Harden: "We had […]

The New York Knicks pulled off a huge upset over the Houston Rockets on Monday, as Knicks rookie RJ Barrett hit a clutch layup over Rockets forward PJ Tucker with 7.6 seconds left in regulation to seal the win for New York. The Knicks won by a final score of 125-123. Barrett played 30 minutes […]

Aside from being one of the most lethal scorers of this generation, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden also has a reputation for being quite the flopper. Comedien Chris Rock saw that firsthand on Monday night as he was sitting courtside for the Rockets versus New York Knicks matchup at Madison Square Garden.  Judging by the […]

With the Houston Rockets playing exclusively center-less basketball, guard James Harden got the call on Monday to jump for the opening tip against Knicks big-man Taj Gibson. After the 6-foot-5 Harden won the tip over the 6-foot-9 Gibson, the former MVP let out a noticeable yell and chest thump in front of the Madison Square […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in February. The Rockets went 9-2 in February, while the Bucks went 10-1: Houston #Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike […]

Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook was telling him the game is too easy for him right now while he was dominating the Boston Celtics on Saturday in Boston on national television. Westbrook put up 41 points against the Celtics in 43 minutes, […]

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics squared off in a marquee matchup on Saturday night in a thrilling overtime contest that ultimately resulted in the Rockets earning their sixth straight win by a score of 111-110. Both teams still find themselves jockeying for playoff position in the final two months of the regular season. The […]

Russell Westbrook has always exuded confidence, but James Harden has noticed something different as he’s watched his All-Star teammate on the Houston Rockets improve in recent weeks. After the latest stellar Westbrook performance (41 points, 16-27 FG) in Houston’s 111-110 OT victory over the Boston Celtics, Harden gushed over Westbrook, who propelled the Rockets to […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden had a tough night on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Harden shot just 7-of-24 from the field and committed five turnovers, though the Rockets were able to escape with a win thanks in part to the heroics of Russell Westbrook. In fact, Harden may have provided an early omen […]

Jeff Green has only played five games for the Houston Rockets. But the veteran forward has become enamored with the franchise, and he hopes to make Houston his home for the foreseeable future. Green said he and his wife are happy in Houston. He also lauded the city for what it has to offer both […]

The Houston Rockets have been on a roll since they turned into the Pocket Rockets. They are now winners of six straight and 10 of their last 12 contests after squeezing past the similarly surging Boston Celtics with a 111-110 thriller on Saturday. Russell Westbrook led the charge with a monster 41 points on an […]

The Boston Celtics put up a strong fight against the Houston Rockets, but they eventually fell at home against the smallball force in the West. Jaylen Brown credited their loss to Russell Westbrook’s outstanding play in the overtime win. Brown spoke to the press after their narrow 111-110 defeat and talked about what cost them […]

The match between the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets is one of the most exciting games to watch on Saturday night. However, poor officiating has seemingly affected the game, as Jayson Tatum got a flagrant foul out of nowhere. Tatum was trying to get a moving fadeaway shot during the start of the fourth quarter […]

Russell Westbrook is just the second player in Houston Rockets franchise history to record at least 30 straight 20-point games. James Harden has done so three different times.  Russell Westbrook is just the second player in @HoustonRockets history to record at least 30 straight 20-point games. James Harden has done so three different times, including once […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has moved past Jason Terry for fifth on the NBA’s all-time 3-pointers list. Harden accomplished the feat on Saturday against the Boston Celtics in Boston: James Harden just moved past Jason Terry into 5th place all-time in 3-point field goals (2,283). Only players ahead of him are Ray Allen (2,973), […]

The Houston Rockets made plenty of headlines when they traded center Clint Capela and ditched a traditional rotation in favor of adding Robert Covington and playing small. But Covington is not the only new face to have joined the roster in recent weeks. The Rockets signed veteran forward Jeff Green to a 10-day contract earlier […]

When the Houston Rockets traded Clint Capela in a deal for Robert Covington near the trade deadline, everyone just assumed that the Rockets would acquire another big man to replace Capela. They didn’t. As a result, P.J. Tucker has had to take on the responsibility of playing center. And whether or not he enjoys it […]

The Houston Rockets have been the anomaly franchise in the NBA for the past few years. Head coach Mike D’Antoni prioritizes floor spacing, perimeter shooting and getting out in transition, three factors that have made the Rockets one of the most high-scoring teams in the league. The Rockets set the record for most three-point attempts […]

James Harden’s recent comments to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols about reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo have gone viral, which stems the question, when did The Beard and The Greek Freak start beefing? The timeline isn’t all that long, so let’s revisit it and see how this piece of meat came alive. June 24, 2019: Giannis Antetokounmpo is […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo had a statement game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. His impressive showing comes after Houston Rockets guard James Harden took shot at his supposed lack of skill. With the score out of reach even before the final period, the reigning NBA MVP did not even play the […]

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta finally spoke up regarding the team’s unsuccessful protest made earlier this season over an uncounted James Harden dunk. According to Kirk Bohls of Statesman, Fertitta admitted that he wasn’t keen to file the protest because of a blown 22-point lead. He added that it was his “basketball people” that pushed for filing, […]

New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett is amazed at how Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden is able to draw fouls on a consistent basis. Both Barrett and Harden are lefties, although Barrett is a natural right-hander. He does everything with his right except shoot a basketball: “I like the way he goes to the […]

A feud between two former NBA MVPs has been brewing for some time, with Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo trading punches. After feeling slighted from losing out to the Greek-born Antetokounmpo for the 2018-19 MVP and later hearing the Bucks star trolling him while making his draft picks for […]

The Houston Rockets have officially signed veteran small forward Jeff Green for the remainder of the season. Green initially signed a 10-day contract with the Rockets, giving him a chance to become comfortable with the fit in Houston before committing to a deal for the rest of the season: The Rockets today signed Jeff Green […]

Every NBA team needs a guy who does the dirty work which doesn’t show up in the box score. James Harden and the Houston Rockets have that guy in PJ Tucker. In an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, Harden talked about why he’s so “appreciative” of Tucker and everything he does for the […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young chimed in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo-James Harden beef, which was cooking on Friday after a preview of Harden’s interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols went live. Harden was asked to address the perception the league seems to have about him and his lack of appreciation, but he took it a […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum came to the defense of reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo after James Harden’s comment in a recent interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols left a sour taste in his mouth. McCollum responded to a fan implying Harden was right about his take on Antetokounmpo, saying he wished he could just […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is a bonafide juggernaut in the NBA. Teams can only hope to slow him down, and opposing coaches always come up with ways in order to slow down the Beard from dropping at least thirty points on their heads. The man himself knows that he’s virtually unstoppable and is confident […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden defended his reputation in a recent interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, responding to some of the hearsay about him. Among the questions, Harden was asked his thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo choosing to go with Kemba Walker instead of him during the All-Star Draft because he needed someone “who can pass.” […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics take on James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Saturday. Walker could return to the lineup after missing games this week due to his knee injury, although nothing has been confirmed yet. The Celtics’ floor general spoke to Rachel Nichols of ESPN about the challenge of facing […]

A Texas woman was charged with fraudulent use of identifying information and using a false statement to obtain a credit card after she attempted to use Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta’s social security number to open a new line of credit, per Ben Pickman of Sports Illustrated. 27-year-old Stephanie Hunter allegedly used Fertitta’s name, social […]