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The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz will meet in the first round of the 2019 NBA playoffs with the series beginning Sunday at Toyota Center at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Rockets finished the 2018-19 season with a 53-29 record, good enough for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. The fifth-seeded Utah Jazz posted […]

The Houston Rockets ended their regular season on Tuesday night with a razor-thin 112-111 defeat to fellow Western Conference playoffs contender, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Portland Trail Blazers logging three straight wins to close out their season, the Rockets fell to the fourth spot in the West, and will face the Utah Jazz […]

James Harden has changed the course of the Houston Rockets, bringing the franchise from playoff hopeful into a championship contender. It all started with general manager Daryl Morey’s pursuit of Harden after three years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Morey’s aggressive tactics resulting in the acquisition of the young star, one who would soon […]

The Houston Rockets could only muster the fourth seed in the Western Conference after a one-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder put their fate in the hands of their opponents on Wednesday. The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers kept their respective spots at second and third in the West, forcing teammates James Harden […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is about to become just the third player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, five rebounds and five assists per game in consecutive seasons. The other two players to accomplish this feat are Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson. James Harden will become just the third […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo has increased his lead over Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden as the MVP favorite. Antetokounmpo was -225 to win the award back on March 11. Entering Monday, The Greek Freak is at -400 now, according to BetOnline.ag. Giannis has led the Bucks to the best record in the […]

The Houston Rockets have been known as an offensive powerhouse for quite some time, but their latest achievement proves just how productive the team can be. On Sunday, the Rockets handed the Phoenix Suns a 149-113 loss, marking Houston’s fourth consecutive win of 24 points or more. According to Justin Kubatko of StatMuse, there have […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is like Mike…well, when it comes to his statistical achievements that is. The reigning NBA MVP just joined Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to record at least 2,700 points in a single season along with 500 or more rebounds and assists. 🚀 @JHarden13 […]

As James Harden proceeds to rack up historic numbers, add him to another list. Harden, 29, will become the sixth player ever to average at least 35 points per game in an NBA season – joining Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor, Rick Barry, and Kobe Bryant. James Harden will become just the sixth player […]

Despite posting one of the most historic seasons in NBA history, James Harden has drawn the ire of NBA fans for his style of play after winning the league’s Most Valuable Player award last season. Harden has frequently been called out for accentuating foul calls and “flopping,” and is averaging the over 11 free-throw attempts […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets had it going on on Friday night, as they cruised to a 120-96 victory against a hapless New York Knicks side. The reigning MVP dished out what was arguably the assist of the evening as he found teammate Clint Capela streaking down the lane with a between the legs […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is having quite the historical season, statistically speaking. On Friday, he locked up a feat that no other player has accomplished in NBA history. With just 26 points and 8 assists last night, Harden officially became the first player ever to average 35-plus points and 7-plus assists in a single […]

When it comes to shotmaking, Houston Rockets guard James Harden is among the best in NBA history. He’s not the quickest but has deceptive speed and strength that allow him to maintain his balance even in the most unorthodox of shots. That was in full form Friday night against the New York Knicks, specifically in […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden continues his stellar performance this season, and while the team hasn’t been able to replicate their dominance last year, they’re still one of the most dangerous teams in the league, and The Beard remains almost unstoppable on the offensive end. Harden’s signature move, the step back 3-pointer, has opposing players […]

Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher polled more than a dozen players in the NBA, and most of them have Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden winning the MVP award over Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo has guided the Bucks to the best record in the NBA and is putting up a stat line which hasn’t been done […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has seen the fruits of his labor following the All-Star season, now fortunate to have his full supporting cast healthy as the team prepares to hit the postseason peaking at the right time. “Yeah, it’s the best we’ve played and it’s the right time,” said Harden, according to Alykhan Bijani […]

L.A. Clippers announcer Don MacLean had some heavy criticism for star James Harden, as the Houston Rockets handed the Clips a 135-103 defeat in their own home court. With the Rockets up 30 with 8:06 remaining in regulation, MacLean proceeded to pick at Harden’s game, as the lead grew even more with him at the […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is having a truly sublime season. In their game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden amassed a stunning stat that has only been accomplished twice before in NBA history. James Harden is the 3rd player in @NBAHistory to record 2,700+ points and 500+ assists in a single season, joining Michael Jordan […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden is in the midst of one of the most historic seasons in NBA history. Harden is likely to become the first player to average over 36 points per game since Michael Jordan in the 1986-87 season, while also adding 7.6 assists and 6.5 rebounds per night. In looking to become […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni says superstar shooting guard James Harden has taken his floater game to another level this season. Harden didn’t always have that shot in his arsenal, but the reigning MVP has worked on the floater and it’s now another tool he uses to drive opposing defenses crazy. “Well, the growth is […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni believes James Harden is the 2019 NBA MVP. D’Antoni told The Athletic’s Sam Amick of The Athletic it’s going to be a two-way race between Harden and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I’ve got to tell you, (Giannis) is really good – reaaallyy good. And they’ve got the best […]

The Houston Rockets caught fire from beyond the arc against the Sacramento Kings, eventually ending the game with an NBA-record tying 26 3-pointers made. Houston smothered the home team 130-105 behind a hot shooting spree led by James Harden, Eric Gordon and Danuel House Jr. The team was highly efficient throughout and finished on 42.6 […]

Sidney Moncrief, a five-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA member and five-time All-Defensive team member, has thrown his hat into the ring to debate this season’s NBA MVP race. Both Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets guard James Harden are having historic seasons, and the two players are truly deserving of MVP. Of course, The […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden says he started working on his floater after Houston lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the second-round of the 2017 playoffs, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. During that series, the Spurs were using a defensive scheme against Harden he wasn’t familiar with. San Antonio head coach Gregg […]

Houston Rockets general manager is likely the biggest proponent of James Harden’s candidacy as a potential recipient of the Most Valuable Player award. The longtime executive didn’t lose a chance to make the case for his star shooting guard, taking to Twitter to prove his point, responding to David Locke’s tweet about All-NBA selections. Morey […]

With his 18th 50-point game this past Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden passed Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor for fourth most 50-point games in NBA history. Baylor recorded 17 50-point games during his legendary career. Harden now trails Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time […]

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards this season. Brooklyn Nets All-Star D’Angelo Russell has a solution though. Co MVP’s & Co ROY’s #ItsOnlyRight — D'Angelo Russell (@Dloading) March 31, 2019 Both award races are down to two men — and no one is budging. For MVP, […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden is having a season for the record books. After logging his fifth 50-point triple-double of the 2018-19 season alone, Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was nothing short of stunned by how well his MVP has been playing, via ESPN: “It’s remarkable what he does, and he does it every night. […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden officially joins an exclusive company of elite marksmen, becoming only the ninth player in NBA history to make 2,000 career 3-pointers. Harden entered Saturday’s contest with the Sacramento Kings with 1,993 triples made. He finished the game with exactly seven 3-pointers to bring his tally to the landmark milestone. Standing […]

James Harden continues etching his name in the NBA record books. The Houston Rockets superstar went off again on Saturday, dropping 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in his team’s 119-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The performance marked the fifth 50-point triple-double of Harden’s career, more than any other player in league history. […]

The Houston Rockets dismantled the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, winning by a final score of 119-108. Superstar shooting guard James Harden recorded another 50-point triple-double in the win. The Beard registered 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. A 50-point triple double for James ‘MVP’ Harden. That is James Harden’s 9th (!!!) 50 point game […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets has moved to ninth place on the all-time 3-pointers made list. Per the NBA, Harden has made 1,989 3-pointers in his career. He achieved the feat in the first quarter of their game against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. Congrats to @JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets for moving up to […]

Washington Wizards All-Star Bradley Beal feels he is the second-best shooting guard in the NBA behind Houston Rockets star James Harden. With Wizards point guard John Wall out, Beal has taken his game to another level and is proving he can be the No. 1 option on a team. “I feel like behind James (Harden), […]

The Houston Rockets will give fans a “Vote for Harden” t-shirt during Thursday’s game against the Denver Nuggets to aid James Harden’s renewed quest for the Most Valuable Player Award. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1111040202385035265 Harden has not been shy about gunning for the MVP trophy once again after winning it last season and falling short to the likes […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker joins Houston Rockets superstar James Harden as the only active players with back-to-back 50 point games. According to Sports Illustrated, only seven players have recorded back-to-back 50-point games since the NBA-ABA merger. In the list, Harden and Booker are the only active players. Back-to-back 50 point games since the NBA-ABA […]

Tuesday night matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks showed some of the glaring weaknesses of a trigger-happy team that struggled to make shots, making only 36.4 percent from the field and 30.8 percent from beyond the arc. For a second time this season, the Bucks managed to contain James Harden and Mike […]

Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker made a statement prior to their match-up against the Milwaukee Bucks by wearing a shirt that says “I’m with the MVP” while walking next to the reigning MVP James Harden as the two entered the Fiserv Forum. Obviously, Tucker was campaigning for his teammate, and at the same time, was […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo may have gotten a leg up over Houston Rockets guard James Harden in the MVP race after leading his team to a 108-94 victory. However, point guard Chris Paul feels their head-to-head should not be a factor in the voting. Antetokounmpo made quite a statement by leading the Bucks to […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe had his fair share of the spotlight during their match against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. The Bucks-Rockets showdown was tagged as the final showdown of the Most Valuable Player favorites Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden this season. But while all eyes were on Antetokounmpo and Harden, Bledsoe made […]