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The Houston Rockets found a way this offseason to bring in Chris Paul to their fold, putting one of the best point guards in the league today side by side with superstar James Harden which makes Mike D’Antoni’s famed offense much more lethal. However, with new personnel, especially someone as big as Paul, comes the […]

Things are heating up between Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and the former head coach of the Rockets turned NBA on TNT analyst Kevin McHale. It started with McHale breaking down Harden as a player and in the process questioning Harden’s ability to be a leader. McHale essentially said Harden doesn’t have it in […]

Prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale believes James Harden is not a leader while discussing the Chris Paul trade. After spending close to four seasons together, Harden called McHale a ‘clown’ and has more to say about his leadership. According to Victoria Nguyen of The Score, Harden says […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season right around the corner, it’s hard not to look ahead and make predictions about which players are most likely to break out. The league is currently full of young stars who have been putting up huge numbers and on the verge of superstardom. The NBA MVP award is the most […]

During preseason action on Monday night between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, things got a bit testy on the court. All of this was centered on the minor confrontation between Knicks guard Jarrett Jack after Rockets guard James Harden blocked Jack’s practice shot after the whistle blew. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xdtmji3uFx4 Although the two were jabbering […]

The New York Knicks were once again beaten on their home floor this time in a 22-point rout at the hands of the Houston Rockets. The Rockets shot an effective 54 percent from the floor and nailed 22 three-pointers at a 48 percent clip — now scoring at least a ridiculous 22 threes made per […]

The Houston Rockets are embarking into a new venture with the addition of Chris Paul, having given nearly half of their roster to acquire the dime maestro from the L.A. Clippers earlier in July. While Clutch City can perhaps boast one of the most talented backcourts in the league, but the addition comes at a […]

In their first season together, James Harden and head coach Mike D’Antoni found immediate success with the Houston Rockets. With D’Antoni asking Harden to play point guard, he averaged a double-double while leading the Rockets to the third-best record in the Western Conference. As Harden prepares for the 2017-18 NBA season with Chris Paul, his […]

After spending three-plus seasons together, former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale believes James Harden is ‘not a leader.’ While McHale believes Harden is a ‘phenomenal basketball player,’ he believes the addition of Chris Paul will allow the 28-year-old to focus purely on basketball. Following practice, Harden responded to McHale’s comments by calling him a […]

Former Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale couldn’t help himself but to laud his former team’s new addition Chris Paul during an episode of NBA TV’s Open Court, when prompted to talk about his arrival this offseason. Paul was acquired in a trade prior to the start of free agency, which forced Houston to give […]

The small snippets of basketball that we’ve seen from Houston Rockets guards Chris Paul and James Harden has been encouraging. It hasn’t been a large enough sample size to determine how their time together in Houston will pan out, and that’s why Paul is already trying to squash any unfair stigma about the pairing. Both […]

There are high expectations for the Houston Rockets after they acquired Chris Paul to pair up with James Harden. Fortunately for the team, everything seems to be working out well for their new backcourt duo. In fact, Paul himself speaks highly of his new-formed partnership with The Beard, especially after their first game together in […]

The Houston Rockets have a new look with the addition of All-Star point guard Chris Paul in the backcourt. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that making such a move will inherently change a number of responsibilities that lie on the shoulders of last year’s MVP candidate James Harden. Having an exceptional talent […]

One of the many big moves that began what turned out to be a busy offseason around the league was All-Star point guard Chris Paul being traded to the Houston Rockets. This has put Paul in place in the backcourt alongside fellow All-Star guard James Harden, which he has already voiced much excitement about the […]

Some NBA trades are remembered for their lasting impact on NBA franchises but few trades that didn’t happen become a legend like the Lakers’ botched trade for Chris Paul in 2011. In 2011, Chris Paul was looking for a trade away from the New Orleans Hornets as the lockout was coming to an end. Paul […]

James Harden and Chris Paul are two players who like the rock in their hands. That wasn’t much of a problem last season when they were both playing for different teams, but now that they’ll find themselves sharing the court as teammates, most folks are left wondering whether it’s such a smart idea for the […]

Zaza Pachulia got the ire of San Antonio Spurs fans everywhere when Kawhi Leonard injured his ankle after landing on the big man’s foot back in last season’s Western Conference Finals series opener. Pachulia was only assessed a regular foul then, despite replays showing probable intent on the center to hurt Leonard by sliding his […]

Move over Splash Brothers, the Clutch Brothers are here to take over. Despite not having played a single NBA game together, aside from a few pick-up games during the offseason, the newly-formed tandem of Chris Paul and James Harden are ranked as the top backcourt tandem by Bleacher Report. Every franchise was ranked on its […]

After finishing with the third best record in the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets are determined to dethrone the Golden State Warriors for the 2017-18 NBA season. Along with the Chris Paul trade for numerous prospects, the Rockets signed PJ Tucker, Luc Mbah a Moute, and Tarik Black to shore up their bench in free […]

A video recently surfaced where James Harden played in a pickup game together with some of the best players of the league today like Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. After seeing the clip, a lot of fans were left in awe as the stars did not fail in completing one highlight reel worthy […]

Ranking teams and players are sure fire ways to incite heated responses from fans, experts, and apparently, NBA general managers, too. Take for example Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey who took to Twitter to call out both ESPN and Sports Illustrated, trivializing the two media giants’ respective top 100 rankings. The @ESPNNBA & @SInow top […]

Throughout the entire offseason, Carmelo Anthony has only been willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets. With the New York Knicks not interested in Ryan Anderson’s remaining three-year, $60 million deal, it appears Anthony will be joining them in training camp. With James Harden being joined by Chris Paul heading into the […]

With only weeks prior to the start of training camp, some of the NBA’s brightest stars came together in one of pro basketball’s hotbeds, Life Time Athletic at Sky (Manhattan), where they went on one of the most entertaining pick-ups of the summer. The usual suspects like Carmelo Anthony, Enes Kanter and Lance Thomas were […]

For the second straight year, the Houston Rockets will accommodate Yao Ming’s Chinese Basketball Association team, the Shanghai Sharks, for a preseason game at Toyota Center this coming October 5. While most teams play other NBA teams in preseason exhibition games, the Rockets are slightly veering off course by agreeing to take on the Sharks […]

In Manu Ginobili’s career, he has established himself as one of the best shooting guards of all time. From being the 2008 NBA Sixth Man of the Year to four championships with the San Antonio Spurs, Ginobili has surprised many as the former 57th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft. As the 40-year-old prepares […]

Over the past three years, Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle has shown a lot of improvement in his game. After breaking his right tibia in his first professional game back in the 2014-15 campaign, he has bounced back from it strong, and has increased his production in each season he’s played in since. It […]

The Houston Rockets have created a new buzz around the organization after the offseason acquisition of Chris Paul from the L.A. Clippers that has shifted the dynamic in their backcourt. There is much question as to how the pairing of Paul and James Harden will work out next season in their first season playing together. […]

It has been a flurry of support in wake of Hurricane Harvey rocking Houston and neighboring areas over last weekend. This now includes Houston Rockets star guard James Harden reportedly donating $1 million to help the rebuilding effort, according to ESPN. Rockets point guard James Harden says he will donate $1 million to the city of Houston to […]

The Houston Rockets are fully committed to James Harden, and he is just as committed to win a championship with the Rockets. His connection to the city, however, has grown stronger over the last few years. The devastating events that took place as a result of Hurricane Harvey seem to have only strengthened Harden’s bond […]

James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

The city of Houston, as well some other parts of Texas, was slammed hard recently by Hurricane Harvey, which has left the area severely damaged and a lot of its residents seeking help. It only gets worse as the rains are expected to continue up to Wednesday, with an estimated amount of up to 50 […]

During the 2016-17 NBA season, Nene established himself as a key contributor for the Houston Rockets. With Dwight Howard signing with the Atlanta Hawks and Clint Capela only 23 years old, the 15-year veteran exceeded expectations for head coach Mike D’Antoni. While there was a hiccup in free agency, Nene ultimately re-signed on a three-year, […]

Prior to the start of free agency, there were expectations Chris Paul would exercise his player option but ultimately re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Instead, Paul opted in and was shockingly traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for numerous role players and prospects. With the Rockets looking to dethrone the Golden State Warriors […]

For those who have taken the eyes off this offseason after the NBA Finals, this has been known as The Summer of James Harden after the iconic Houston Rockets guard put on his recruiter’s shades and hat and corralled the services of Chris Paul. The new backcourt duo has been seen hooping together throughout the […]

John Wall made his presence felt on the court as much as he has off the court during the past week, balling out against Chris Paul and new teammate James Harden in the latter’s charity game. The Washington Wizards dime maestro was wreaking havoc in transition, shredding through defenders on the open court and putting […]

Following the addition of Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets this summer, the team has found the other legitimate star it has been looking for to pair with its current franchise player, James Harden. Now with the ace point guard part of the fold, The Beard has a lot of reason to believe further that […]

Houston Rockets guards James Harden and Chris Paul have yet to play an NBA game together as teammates, but that isn’t stopping them from bringing the entertainment in Harden’s charity game. This particular exhibition game also hosted other NBA stars such as DeMar DeRozan, John Wall, and Clint Capela to donate proceeds towards creating scholarship and […]

After finishing third last season in the Western Conference and exceeding expectations, the Houston Rockets got eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs. This year with the addition of Chris Paul the Houston Rockets want to set even higher goals, finish above the Spurs in the regular season and […]