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The NBA offseason has triggered a lot of excitement heading into the 2019-20 season, but it has also produced a lot of high expectations. Here are six players under immense pressure to have big seasons. 6. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving and Al Horford are gone, and while Kemba Walker’s arrival is a major […]

The Houston Rockets smashed the Shanghai Sharks by a score of 140-71 in their first exhibition game on Monday night, but the final score is absolutely meaningless. Heck, preseason in general is pretty much meaningless except for rookies and guys battling for roster spots. But sometimes, these arbitrary games can serve as a means for […]

Mike D’Antoni has already put some thought into how to make the most of the Houston Rockets’ star pairing of James Harden and Russell Westbrook. The veteran head coach already made it known he plans to utilize his best players’ strengths and plans to keep either Westbrook or Harden on the floor at all times. […]

James Harden delivered on his hard work in the offseason, quickly putting the fruits of his labor on display in the Houston Rockets’ first preseason game against the Shanghai Sharks. The Beard had been seen mastering a one-legged drift-away jumper, and he made use of it when he was shaded to his left, taking a […]

For the better part of the 2018-19 season, many fans and pundits maligned James Harden for his patented step-back jumper. In the eyes of many, this was a travel and not being legislated properly by the NBA. However, the league informed head coaches across the league this summer that Harden’s jumper was perfectly legal, according […]

Several Rockets teammates were given the opportunity to come on-stage during Meek Mill’s Legendary Night’s Tour stop in Houston over the weekend, including James Harden, Russell Westbrook, PJ Tucker and Austin Rivers. After making their way onto the stage, the four teammates were seen dancing and hyping up the crowd. Patrons in attendance cheered in […]

Over the past couple of years, there have been complaints about James Harden’s signature step-back jumper, with people saying he often travels whenever he does it. Well, the Houston Rockets star has had enough of it. Harden, who has been using the step-back jumper as his main offensive weapon, said there shouldn’t have ever been […]

The NBA recently announced a new emphasis on calling traveling violations in the 2019-20 season and beyond, and the natural reaction was to assume these changes were made with Houston Rockets star James Harden in mind. Harden’s patented step-back has come under intense scrutiny, with many complaining that he often gets away with traveling while […]

The Houston Rockets are coming off a disappointing season that saw them fall, once again, to the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 Western Conference Playoffs following their heartbreaking, classic Western Conference Finals series in 2018, which went to 7 games. In response, proactive General Manager Daryl Morey sprung into action and landed superstar Russell […]

The offseason featured a bevy of shocking signings and trades that completely altered the landscape of the NBA, and when the Los Angeles Lakers’ veteran pickup Jared Dudley was asked which newly-formed pairing would be the toughest, he had no choice but to name two. Not surprisingly, both duos play in the Western Conference – […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook says teaming up with James Harden in Houston is going to be “scary” for opponents this upcoming season. Harden has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons, while Westbrook has averaged a triple-double three seasons in a row. Houston is the only team in the NBA with two […]

It comes time for every star player to pass the torch. Even the best of the best know that when it comes time to hang up the jersey, there will be someone to take their place. According to Tyson Chandler, Kobe Bryant thought the player to continue the legacy would be James Harden. Chandler revealed […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden spoke with members of the media on Friday morning as part of media day. During his appearance, the former No. 3 overall pick noted that he would like to play in Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics: Harden said playing on the Olympic team is "one of my goals." — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden was ecstatic about the chance to play with longtime friend Russell Westbrook and confident in Mike D’Antoni’s leadership as a head coach to lead them. “I’m very excited…. tomorrow (when training camp starts) is the beginning and journey to something great,” said Harden, according to Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic. […]

James Harden and Russell Westbrook have been reunited in Houston. At this point, it’s not clear how well the two stars will perform together, but Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says he is planning to have one of them on the floor at all times in the coming season: #Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni on Russ […]

Lost among the shuffle of the handful of rule changes announced by the NBA last week is a few notes on improving traveling violations, particularly on defining the ‘gather’ step mostly associated with stepbacks. Unfortunately, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has a player in his ranks that is well-known for such move in Luka Doncic — […]

Tilman Fertitta never fails to defend James Harden. The Houston Rockets owner supported his team’s superstar’s recent comments about media bias causing him to finish runner-up in MVP voting to Giannis Antetokounmpo last season, and in general goes out of his way to lavish praise on Harden at every opportunity possible. It makes sense, too. […]

Last month, James Harden made headlines by suggesting the “media narrative” surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo cost him a second consecutive MVP award. That’s not such an incendiary take all by itself. Indeed, media coverage of the league influences public perception, and a select number of media members help decide which players win postseason awards. But Harden’s […]

The Houston Rockets are coming off a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won 53 games and made it to the second round of the playoffs, where they were ultimately bounced by the Golden State Warriors. The Rockets losing to the Warriors in the playoffs? We’ve never heard that one before. But after losing to […]

One Western Conference scout says Houston Rockets superstar James Harden “is a tough guy to play with.” Harden is one of the most ball-dominant players in the league. He led the NBA last season in usage percentage at 40.5. “Harden is a tough guy to play with,” a West scout told Sean Deveney of Heavy. […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky says Houston Rockets star James Harden intentionally targets European players to attack one-on-one. Harden has established himself as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He has a lethal step-back jumper which he often uses to embarrass players when he’s dancing on them in one-on-one situations. Sato on […]

With preseason coming right around the corner, NBA players are starting to try and get back in shape. The Houston Rockets, led by James Harden and Russell Westbrook, are engaging in other disciplines to get in shape. Alykhan Bijani released a series of videos that showed the duo and the rest of the Rockets training […]

The Houston Rockets will bring back a nearly intact core of players, some of whom have played a hefty amount of minutes during the last few seasons. The duo of Russell Westbrook and James Harden is notorious for wanting to play every game of the regular season and bringing that same competitiveness to every matchup, […]

Tilman Fertitta had some interesting things to say about the defensive play of Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden during Tuesday’s episode of “First Take.” Critics have chastised The Beard’s defensive prowess in the past. Fertitta, however, believes the former No. 3 overall pick is better than anyone in the NBA on that end of the […]

Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen thinks James Harden has to let Russell Westbrook run the Houston Rockets’ offense. Pippen says Harden isn’t a natural point guard and is more effective as a shooting guard since he’s a better shooter and scorer than Westbrook. Because James Harden and Russell Westbrook are […]

When he’s 40-years-old and done playing basketball, Houston Rockets star James Harden hopes to sit back, relax and think about all he has accomplished in his NBA career. Harden is hoping to add a NBA championship to his already fantastic résumé. The Rockets guard has accomplished all the individual stuff NBA players look for. Now, […]

James Harden has no plans on ever leaving the Houston Rockets and is confident he’ll win at least one title in Houston. Harden says he plans on retiring with the Rockets and will figure out a way to deliver a championship to Houston soon, via Howard Beck of Bleacher Report: “There’s other ways that I […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has said a few times he thinks James Harden is a better scorer than Chicago Bulls legend and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Harden has led the NBA in scoring the past two seasons and makes scoring 50 points look relatively easy. The Beard most likely appreciates Morey’s […]

While Houston Rockets star James Harden hasn’t won an NBA championship yet, he admits he gets frustrated when pundits say he doesn’t show up during the playoffs. Harden has played in 73 postseason games with the Rockets. He has averages of 28.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.0 assists, numbers that aren’t easy to put up. […]

To say Houston Rockets star James Harden is excited about reuniting with Russell Westbrook would be an understatement. With Harden and Westbrook in the fold, the Rockets are the only team in the NBA with two MVPs on the roster. Harden can’t wait to go to battle with Westbrook, especially once the playoffs start, via […]

Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden has enjoyed a fantastic career in the NBA, but he admits that time is passing a bit quicker than he’d like. Harden recently joined Bleacher Report for a wide-ranging interview. Amid their discussion, the former MVP reflected on just how fast time has passed: “You reminisce and then you’re like, […]

Despite being a finalist for the Most Valuable Player award in three consecutive years and having won one in 2018, Houston Rockets guard James Harden admits he hasn’t accomplished even half of what he wants to in the NBA. “I still haven’t accomplished half of what I want to accomplish,” said James Harden, according to […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta took a massive leap of faith signing Eric Gordon, who despite struggling with his shooting last season took massive steps defensively during the playoffs. Fertitta explained that his desire to keep Gordon, much like the Rockets kept Clint Capela over a five-year contract, was to make the most of this […]

Despite a relatively quiet free agency, the Houston Rockets made a splash by trading point guard Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook, a move owner Tilman Fertitta insists has to do with an opportunity to upgrade their roster rather than the reported rift that swarmed the franchise shortly after a playoff exit at the hands of […]

Nick Young had some choice words for the media for what he claims as unfair treatment of Houston Rockets stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Don’t know how JH wasn’t back to back MVPs and how the media get bored with RW averaging a triple doubles 3 yrs in a row this is crazy — […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden did not play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, but he still stayed very busy in terms of basketball activities. Harden has made his presence known at a number of NBA open runs, including a recent showing at Lifetime Athletic Sky gym in New York City alongside the likes […]

The Houston Rockets will head into the 2019-20 NBA season with a somewhat fresh look as a product of their on-brand “all in” trade to land Russell Westbrook this past summer. While of the roster will feature the same names it did last season, and their style of play isn’t expected to look much different […]

James Harden has had a chance to look back on his 2018-19 season and even he can’t help but be in awe of what he did. In an interview with Alex Schultz of GQ, the Houston Rockets superstar claims that while his greatest rival to the MVP award, eventual winner Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a magnificent […]

Over the past few seasons, Houston Rockets guard James Harden has proven himself as one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. Part of the reason why Harden is seen as such a talented scorer is because he goes through stretches where he is even more elite than usual. The most prevalent of those […]