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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 […]

The NBA won’t rescind the technical foul Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook received on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Westbrook yelled “And-1” after making a layup, and the ref decided to call a technical foul on the Rockets star: The NBA confirmed the technical given to Russell Westbrook after this bucket👇 last night […]

Russell Westbrook received some high praise from rookie Ja Morant after his Houston Rockets handed the Memphis Grizzlies a convincing 140-112 defeat. Westbrook had 33 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in a showstopping offensive performance that saw Houston score 35 or more in every quarter. Morant said Westbrook is “highly disrespected” as a star […]

Everything has worked out for Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook this season when he stopped taking threes and started bulldozing his way to the rim more often. Since then, the Rockets’ point guard has been having an impressive but relatively quiet season, pouring in 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. Rookie of […]

The Houston Rockets are fortunate to have such a talented duo in James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Their outstanding performance in the last two games would remind some fans of the dominance another big pairing showcased during the nineties. NBA Stats revealed after Houston’s 140-112 dominance over the Memphis Grizzlies that their performance harks back […]

If Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook is known for one thing, it’s his passion. And while that passion has served Westbrook well throughout his 12-year career, it can sometimes get him into some sticky situations. On Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Westbrook received his 14th technical foul of the season after staring down Grizzlies […]

Houston Rockets combo guard Austin Rivers is pleased that he’s proven his critics wrong. Rivers was the 10th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, which turned into the New Orleans Pelicans. He averaged 6.9 points in 165 games with the franchise before getting traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is undoubtedly one of the top offensive players in the NBA. With a wide array of moves, skills and an unparalleled ability to get to the line, Harden is borderline unstoppable when he gets hot. Harden, naturally, thinks highly of his abilities. While waiting for Utah Jazz center Rudy […]

Chris Paul shot down rumors of any bad blood with his former Houston Rockets teammates after he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer. The Rockets reportedly imploded following a 4-2 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, as Paul was upset with his role […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant already has a huge fan in former NBA MVP point guard Russell Westbrook of the Houston Rockets. Ahead of Houston’s Wednesday bout with Memphis, Westbrook called the leading Rookie of the Year candidate an “unbelievable talent” when asked about his thoughts on facing Morant. “I never worry about […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta believes the Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook trade worked out for both Houston and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets are 37-20 on the season, while the Thunder are a surprising 35-22: “Everything worked out,” Fertitta told  Kirk Bohls of The Austin American-Statesman. “I think Chris is having a great year at […]

Jeff Green is reportedly signing with the Houston Rockets for the rest of the season, according to Jordan Schultz of ESPN. 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. Jeff Green […]

The Houston Rockets have a history of disappointing playoff results, and recent moves at the trade deadline and free-agent market have seen late-season roster turnover bolstering the team’s rotation at the expense of accelerating the organization’s inventive offensive mission statement. With 25 games left to play, here are the keys to the Rockets figuring it […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta admits the Rockets were scared of the Golden State Warriors the past few seasons. The Rockets never defeated the Warriors during the playoffs when the Dubs were title contenders. Fertitta says this year’s Houston club doesn’t fear anyone in the Western Conference: “None of us fear L.A. (the Lakers) or […]