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The Washington Wizards officially gave the keys of the franchise to Bradley Beal when they dealt John Wall to the Houston Rockets this past fall. Beal is not sweeping the “franchise player” designation under the rug as Washington prepares to face Wall and the Rockets on Monday. The star combo guard said following Sunday’s win […]

John Wall is set to take part in his first road game against his former team in the Washington Wizards on Monday. Ahead of his showdown with the Wizards, Wall didn’t hold back on his comments about facing his former team, via The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. John Wall on facing the Wizards tomorrow: “It’ll be […]

John Wall recently got candid about the surprising trade that led to his departure from the Washington Wizards this past offseason. While speaking about the trade, Wall revealed that he was disappointed that the Wizards didn’t give him another chance to win with Bradley Beal. “The number one goal is, you didn’t give me the […]

Two months after his relocation, Houston Rockets guard John Wall speaks out. The star guard took the time to detail the events that occurred leading up to the blockbuster trade which led to his departure from the Washington Wizards. He claimed that he was blindsided by the Wizards organization and that they failed to be […]

As the saying goes: “You’re your own worst critic.” That’s how Houston Rockets guard John Wall takes his approach to his play. As of late, he thinks the way he has been playing deserves to be flushed down the toilet. Following Houston’s 101-94 defeat to the Miami Heat, the 30-year old once again felt like […]

After winning six straight games, the Houston Rockets have now lost four of their past five assignments, three of which were brutal blowouts by over 20 points each. Rockets guard John Wall and forward PJ Tucker easily pointed out their problem as of late. First, it was Wall who had a profanity-laced comment about why […]

In an interview with the Houston Chronicle, two-time NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo opened up about the trade that sent him to the Houston Rockets, saying it hasn’t exactly been a smooth transition. He, however, maintained he remains optimistic about the move. “It’s really different. Being traded in the middle of the year is different. It’s an […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall certainly thinks that his teammate in Demarcus Cousins needs to see more time on the floor in their coming games. This came after the Kentucky product liked a post from ClutchPoints on Instagram claiming that the Rockets ‘need more Boogie’ in their coming games.   The 30-year-old big man is […]

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall is attempting to seize the mantle of “franchise player” following the departure of James Harden. The Rockets have won seven of their last eight following Thursday night’s victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and Wall is looking to fill the leadership void as Houston battles back into playoff position: “I […]

Houston Rockets All-Star John Wall is indeed one of the best shot-blocking guards in today’s game. Zion Williamson learned that the hard way on Saturday. The New Orleans Pelicans high-flyer, who usually puts all his defenders on posters, got blindsided by Wall’s defense in the second quarter of their respective teams’ match at Smoothie King […]

The Houston Rockets picked up their fourth win in a row after beating the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, 104-101. After the win, Rockets star point guard John Wall noted how the James Harden fiasco strained the team’s progress early on. But now that it’s over, they are exactly where they want to be. The […]

The Houston Rockets are suddenly seeing a resurgence after the blockbuster trade that sent former star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Rockets point guard John Wall eventually threw a bit of shade at the 2018 NBA MVP with his explanation as to why the team is improving on the floor lately. John Wall on […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall got the best of his former squad, the Washington Wizards, on Tuesday night. The 5-time All-Star is all smiles so far with the Rockets, especially in the aftermath of the trade that sent former franchise star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Following his first game against the Wizards, Wall […]

Against the league’s COVID-19 protocols, Houston Rockets guard John Wall approached and hugged former Washington Wizards teammate Bradley Beal. Wall knows that what they did was illegal but was willing to pay for any consequences. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Wall shared that though they’re not donning similar jerseys anymore, Beal will always remain […]

Russell Westbrook did not go into detail about what happened that led to his fiery exchange with John Wall during their game against the Houston Rockets. However, the Washington Wizards guard made two things clear: he didn’t start it and he was just defending himself. In the fourth quarter of the Wizards-Rockets game on Tuesday, […]

It’s always a heated affair when a player matches up against his former team for the first time. That affair becomes an inferno when it’s NBA stars John Wall and Russell Westbrook. In their first game since being traded for each other, Wall and Westbrook got into a heated exchange late in the fourth quarter […]

It has been a full year since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, passed away with seven other individuals in a tragic helicopter accident. Houston Rockets point guard John Wall is himself a huge Black Mamba fan, and he recently took a moment to speak about Kobe’s legacy. Wall had nothing […]

Tuesday night’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards was the first time Russell Westbrook faced off against his former team. Despite having spent only one season in Houston, the Rockets still came out with a touching tribute video for the nine-time All-Star prior to tip-off. Here’s a glimpse at the endearing tribute […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has responded to John Wall’s recent all-out tirade against his former team. After Wall made a contentious claim that the Wizards had already assumed that he “was done,” Brooks has come out to defend the franchise as he refuted his former superstar’s earlier statement. According to Brooks, he personally […]

John Wall was the face of the Washington Wizards for nearly a decade. But he should be glad to be away from the nation’s capital and now with the Rockets. Wall was traded from Washington to Houston this past fall. On the surface, the move hardly suggests upward mobility. The Rockets got off to a […]

Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal will have his first shot to go against former teammate John Wall his squad faces the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. Beal said he anticipates Wall will be raring to go in his first game against his old team: “I’m sure we’re gonna expect an energetic John Wall,” Wizards star […]

John Wall could have rejoined the Washington Wizards during the NBA restart, if he really wanted to push the envelope. The Houston Rockets point guard said during an interview with Kelly Iko of The Athletic he could have done on-court work even before the coronavirus pandemic began as he rehabbed from a torn Achilles. Wall […]

Tuesday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards will be the first time John Wall will be facing his former team since making the move to Houston. It will be an emotional moment for Wall, who himself admitted that this contest has weighed heavily on his mind for some time now. In a […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal had another “meme-able” reaction on Sunday following a reporter’s rather silly question. As shared by The Athletic’s Fred Katz, the two-time All-Star made a hilarious face during a video conference call when asked if he keeps up with the Houston Rockets more this season. Bradley Beal made this face for […]

The Houston Rockets will have their starting point guard John Wall back against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Head coach Stephen Silas confirmed the positive development ahead of the Texas showdown at American Airlines Center. Stephen Silas on John Wall's return: "He's coming back earlier than expected. I didn't expect him to be here this […]

The Houston Rockets will not have their new-look roster at full strength on Saturday night. While former All NBA guard John Wall is probable, newly acquired Victor Oladipo will be sidelined. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that the Rockets have listed Wall as probable for Saturday evening’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, while Oladipo will be […]

The Houston Rockets will not see their new-look rotation at full strength at least until next week. While the newly acquired Victor Oladipo made his debut Monday night against the Chicago Bulls, point guard John Wall remains sidelined due to knee issue. Rockets head coach Stephen Silas said he met with Wall on Wednesday, adding […]

After James Harden’s final game with the Houston Rockets — a second consecutive blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers — any simmering tensions being harbored by his former teammates about his October trade demand and ensuing behavior finally boiled over. According to a new report in The Athletic from Kelly Iko and Sam Amick, […]

Victor Oladipo has cleared all required physicals following his trade from the Indiana Pacers to the Houston Rockets. As such, he will join the team on their road trip and is expected to make his debut on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Oladipo talked to the media Sunday for the first time since the trade. […]

On September 12, the Houston Rockets were getting ready to depart the bubble in Orlando after losing a 4-1 Western Conference Semifinals series to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Rockets beat the Lakers in Game 1 before losing four straight. After that, questions swirled around coach Mike D’Antoni’s future with the organization and what the […]

The Houston Rockets underwent a significant roster transformation on Wednesday. In turn, it leaves a lot of pressure on the newly acquired Victor Oladipo, as well as guys such as John Wall. More on that in a second, though. After months of speculation and internal turmoil, the Rockets finally shipped James Harden out of town. […]

James Harden came out with a controversial statement after the Houston Rockets’ blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. According to the want-away superstar, he’s done everything he can for the franchise and that the situation in Houston is now hopeless — something that new teammate John Wall decided to address. In […]

Riots broke out in the Capitol on Wednesday, as Pro-Trump supporters protested the results of the recently-concluded national elections. The protests turned violent, which resulted in some ugly scenes in the nation’s capital. Houston Rockets point guard John Wall, who spent the majority of his career with the Washington Wizards, was asked to share his […]

The Houston Rockets have now won their last two games, as they beat the Sacramento Kings 102-94 on Saturday. John Wall, who just recently came back from COVID-19 quarantine, scored 28 points along with six assists and four boards. Wall reflected on his journey to get to where he is now, especially after missing two […]

Houston Rockets guard John Wall proclaimed himself the “greatest shot-blocking point guard of all time” following his team’s victory over the Sacramento Kings, in which he earned two denials. John Wall: "I feel like I'm the best shot blocking point guard of all time." — Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) January 3, 2021 While Wall’s defensive effort […]

The Houston Rockets got off to a rough start for the season after going 0-2 through the first two games. They were, however, able to rebound from those undesirable performances after capturing their first win on New Year’s Eve against the Sacramento Kings. John Wall, who had voiced his frustrations with not being available through […]

It didn’t take long for Houston Rockets guard John Wall to shake the rust off. Playing his first game in 735 days — not counting preseason, where he looked promisingly explosive — Wall resembled the form that earned him five All-Star selections as a member of the Washington Wizards. In his belated season debut on […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall finally returned to the court on Wednesday for his first regular-season game in over two years. Just minutes into the first quarter, James Harden linked up with Wall on the fast-break, where he slammed down an easy bucket for his first points as a Rockets player: John Wall dunk in […]

Houston Rockets star John Wall had a long road back to the NBA, but it could have been much worse, as a foot amputation was once allegedly on the table. Wall’s comeback has proved to be an inspiring one. Almost out for two years due to an injury, including a ruptured Achilles, Wall is ready […]