James Harden Articles - Page 101

The Houston Rockets have won a season-best 17 games in a row, but the longest streak in the league isn’t a topic of conversation for those who are pushing to keep it alive. “The what?” said forward P.J. Tucker, who was the told the 17-game win streak, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. […]

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan lauded James Harden’s chances to get the most respected award of the season, noting that the Houston Rockets star “should have been MVP” last season and has eliminated any doubt that he is to garner the award this year, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “He’s earned it,” said DeRozan. “The […]

Everyone knows Mike D’Antoni’s basic philosophy as a coach is pretty simple. Play an up and down pace and shoot as many threes as possible. When he took over the Houston Rockets, it was a perfect team to implement his philosophy with as they are a group that loves to shoot the three ball. For the Rockets, though, […]

Draymond Green knows just how long Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden has been waiting for a crack at an MVP award. The Beard has been in the conversation for the last three seasons, first losing to Stephen Curry in 2014-15, then again in 2015-16, as Curry was named the first unanimous MVP, and most […]

Russell Westbrook and James Harden are undoubtedly two of the best players in the league today. Proof of this is the high level of play from them since last season, where they finished first and second in the MVP voting. This year has not been different, with the two superstars continuing their superb play, especially […]

Before Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Kevin Durant all went their separate ways, they were a part of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook was asked about how important was for him to play with each one of those guys. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_dttWlo5k/?hl=en&taken-by=fredkatznba “It’s a blessing to be able to play with each one of those guys, but at […]

When the Houston Rockets traded for Chris Paul last offseason there was a lot of questions about how well he and James Harden would be able to work with each other. But it was pretty clear early on in the season the two could co-exist and they currently have the Rockets sitting with the best […]

James Harden, The Beard, or however you address him, is currently having a career year for the Houston Rockets. It was already hard to imagine Harden improving any more since he finished second in MVP voting last year. This season, Harden is posting averages of 31.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game. He […]

The entire basketball world knows how good of a player James Harden is. He has the ability to score in a variety of ways, making him a nightmare matchup for anyone assigned to cover the Houston Rockets bearded superstar — even if he is defended by some of the best in the league on the […]

Kyrie Irving is known for a variety of things. The skilled offensive dynamo can simply obliterate defenders with his excellent dribbling prowess. The is also a terrific shooter and is arguably the best finisher in the NBA. That’s not to mention that Irving is a clutch scorer, hitting one of the most memorable shots in playoffs […]

Daryl Morey, famed analytic genius and general manager of the Houston Rockets couldn’t help but hide his giddiness: These guys currently have the #1 offense ever https://t.co/xuot27z8nE pic.twitter.com/B8b8a0YVJa — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) February 14, 2018 That tweet was sent out on Valentine’s Day (how romantic) and as of Friday, March 2nd, 2018, his team […]

The Houston Rockets have launched beyond the stratosphere with their recent 14-game win streak, going undefeated in February and taking over the top seed in the NBA right before the All-Star break. Though, Rockets star James Harden isn’t getting comfortable quite yet with 21 games left in the schedule. “We’re not at a place we […]

Over the past couple of seasons, popular YouTuber and NBA impersonator Brandon Armstrong has made some very hilarious videos. From re-enacting how the big stars of league play, to depicting how fans react to some crazy plays, he has done it all and received a lot of views from the clips he has uploaded. The […]

The move that shook the basketball world, or also known as the absurd crossover and staredown James Harden made on Wesley Johnson has been a very popular topic for fans around the world. Already a day from the time he pulled it off, some hilarious videos of it have been made and making its rounds […]

The Houston Rockets have undeniably been one of the best and most entertaining teams in the NBA. That has been due in large part to the amazing contributions of James Harden, who currently the favorite to win this year’s MVP award. Harden is averaging 31.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 8.9 assists this season and has […]

The wicked crossover that James Harden pulled off against Wesley Johnson on Wednesday is still one of the most talked about plays in the basketball world. Videos of it are continuing to make its round on the internet, particularly on different social media platforms, and fans are even coming up with hilarious parodies of it. […]

Isaiah Thomas of the Los Angeles Lakers is the latest to shower Houston Rockets star James Harden with some praise, following the destructive nature of his step back on L.A. Clippers small forward Wesley Johnson, one that is bound to be engraved in players’ memories for the next few days. “He sat him down, as […]

LeBron James lauded his greatest threat in a race for the MVP award, James Harden, after he pulled off one of the most savage moments of the NBA season, shattering the ankles of L.A. Clippers’ forward Wesley Johnson during the first quarter of Wednesday night’s outing. The King didn’t hold back in his praise for […]

Head coach Luke Walton and his young Los Angeles Lakers (26-34) recently matched their win total from last season with Monday night’s 123-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. While the Lakers will look for their fourth straight win tonight against the Miami Heat, coach Walton still can’t help but admire what superstar guard James Harden and […]

In lieu of their post-game incident with the L.A. Clippers in January, the Houston Rockets attached strips of caution tape to the exterior of their locker room door after Wednesday night’s meeting as a bit of a joke. There were no security guards this time, but the message was clear. The last laugh in the […]

James Harden pulled off one of the most nonchalantly-disrespectful highlight reels of all-time, giving L.A. Clippers forward Wesley Johnson the goods with a guard version of Shawn Kemp’s dunk-and-point from 1992. The Beard stopped on a dime with his patented step back move, seeing Johnson stumble to the floor, attempting to get back, giving Harden […]

The first half of the game between the Houston Rockets and L.A. Clippers on Wednesday was a one-sided affair, with the visiting team dominating the action as they ended up leading 61-43 after the first 24 minutes. However, there was no other play that summarized better how the Rockets dominated the Los Angeles team than […]

Throughout his stellar career, James Harden has shown how good he is when competing during games. His very impressive skill set that includes the ability to score from almost anywhere, coupled with excellent handles, have made him a nightmare matchup for his defenders. The Houston Rockets superstar once again showcased that on Wednesday against the […]

James Harden and his band of merry Houston Rockets have been making noise in the league all year, and are now considered to be the only team with a legitimate chance of unseating the Golden State Warriors in a playoff series. Harden, in addition to saying recently that “this is the year” the Rockets have […]

The NBA is a haven for competitive players that just want to win. With that comes the eventual trash talking that occurs between players on the court, and Houston Rockets guard James Harden had some thoughts on that in a story by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Law Murray. The story has comments from players from […]

Superstar guard James Harden and the Houston Rockets are simply not messing around right now. They’ve won 13 games in a row and don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, either. The favorite for the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player award knows what the Rockets are capable of doing this season. In an exclusive […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul and teammate James Harden’s mother had a Shaqtin-a-Fool-worthy encounter at the end of Monday’s 96-85 win over the Utah Jazz. As Paul crossed the half-court line to dribble out the clock, he reached over to ”Mama Harden” for a quick dap — just a casual acknowledgment of a quick […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has etched his name alongside Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird in the NBA’s history books. In Houston’s 119-114 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Harden played 37 minutes, racking up 41 points on 11-20 shooting from the field (6-10 from beyond the arc), eight rebounds, seven assists, and one […]

Injuries have plagued the league this season taking players down from the very first game with the gruesome leg injury to Gordon Hayward, which was the first domino in what seems like an avalanche of bad injuries. Wear and tear is one thing, but things such as broken legs, torn ACL’s, and torn Achilles tendons […]

James Harden has arguably been one of the best players in the NBA for the last few years. After being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2012, Harden evolved into a superstar overnight and has carried the team into a league prominence. However, while he has been an MVP candidate for the last three years, […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is having himself an incredible 2017-18 season. He’s averaging 31.3 points per game, which leads the NBA in that category. It’s the highest scoring average of his career. He’s also putting up nine assists and five rebounds per game, according to Basketball-Reference. Harden is doing all this on a team that […]

If you’re even a casual fan of the NBA, you’re probably aware of the term “flopping”. This occurs when a player attempts to draw a foul by embellishing the impact from contact. This is a prime example. Needless to say, this technique is not good for the integrity of the game, nor is it the […]

James Harden is the one who makes the Houston Rockets click, and the stats are showing that. According to Basketball Reference, Harden is on pace to lead the league in win shares for the third time in his career. James Harden is on pace to lead the NBA in WS for the third time. Here's […]

In the aftermath of the recently concluded 2018 NBA All-Star Game in which Team LeBron defeated Team Stephen 148-145, fans applauded the competitive match-up they had just witnessed. Clearly, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind on Sunday night that the league’s World-famous exhibition game was back to its former glory. The NBA and the […]

The 2018 NBA All-Star game marked the first time that the league made any alterations to the All-Star game. In this new format, the top vote recipients would get the opportunity to select players to join their team to compete in Sunday night’s big game. The All-Star game is meant to be fun for both […]

For the Houston Rockets (44-13) and superstar guard James Harden, there is plenty to smile about right now. The Rockets currently have the league’s best record and recently added two veteran players in shooting guard Joe Johnson and power forward Brandan Wright for depth on their bench and added experience for the postseason. In an […]

After Houston Rockets star point guard Chris Paul was seemingly snubbed of an invitation to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, many have pondered how exactly he felt about it. According to a tweet on Saturday afternoon during All-Star media day from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Paul’s teammate in superstar guard James […]

New York City has long been hailed as ‘the Mecca’ of basketball, but for whatever reason, the city has failed to produce an NBA championship since 1973. The term has been synonymous with the Big Apple for decades. Now, however, Houston Rockets guard James Harden feels the distinguished title could be slipping away. In a […]

James Harden is having another MVP-worthy season this year, and it’s not that close. He is averaging 31.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game. Alongside of Chris Paul, the Rockets have developed into a viable championship contender out of the Western Conference and have their sights set for the defending NBA champion Golden […]