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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 […]

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has yet to play with his new team because of the heel injury he dealt with the Houston Rockets. Speaking to Hawks reporters on Thursday, Capela revealed why he played hurt with the Rockets when he probably should have been resting: “I was just dealing with it,” Capela said of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo made headlines after the All-Star Game once he claimed his steam strategically planned to go at Houston Rockets star and MVP runner-up James Harden on offense, which he said would give his team the best chance to score. Harden has gone from a lackadaisical defender to one of the strongest post defenders at […]

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 […]