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James Harden and Chris Paul reignited a long-dormant controversy last week, accusing longtime NBA referee Scott Foster of harboring a personal vendetta against the Houston Rockets. Foster, you may remember, was implicated in the mid-2000s gambling scandal that landed Tim Donaghy in jail for nearly a year. The disgraced former referee called Foster 134 times […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is listed as probably for tonight’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Teammate Iman Shumpert, who has been out for the last two games after the All-Star break, is also a go, after experiencing some knee soreness the past week. Head coach […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and newly acquired guard Iman Shumpert are questionable to play in the team’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. James Harden and Iman Shumpert listed as questionable for #Rockets⁠ ⁠ game with the Hawks tomorrow night at Toyota Center. — Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) February 24, 2019 Harden has […]

Stephen Curry and the rest of the Golden State Warriors had no answer for the team’s lack of energy out of the gate against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: “I don’t know,” Stephen Curry said. “We’ve had letdowns like that with the Lakers without LeBron [James] and other […]

The Houston Rockets had a statement win on Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, and the Rockets did it without the services of reigning MVP James Harden. However, head coach Mike D’Antoni downplayed the impressive performance and didn’t want to make much of their Harden-less win over their tormentor’s last season, per Jonathan Feigen […]

It’s safe to say not everyone in the NBA agrees with James Harden’s scathing critique of longtime referee Scott Foster. Despite Steve Kerr suggesting otherwise, though, it’s pretty clear he’s not exactly thrilled with the state of the league’s officiating crew. Asked for his thoughts on the comments about Foster’s impartiality recently made by Harden […]

The Golden State Warriors will miss the opportunity to play a full-strength Houston Rockets tonight, as James Harden has to sit out the game due to a cervical strain. And it seems that the Dubs aren’t happy about it. Sense from some around Warriors is a bit of disappointment that James Harden isn’t going tonight. […]

Reigning MVP James Harden is out for the Houston Rockets on Saturday when the team takes on the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, so head coach Mike D’Antoni is going to go big, as he will start power forward Kenneth Faried alongside center Clint Capela in the front court. Saturday will be Faried’s 14th […]

Houston Rockets will need to find a way for other guys on the team to step up, as All-Star guard James Harden will not play tonight against the Golden State Warriors. Mike D’Antoni says James Harden will not play tonight. He was questionable with a cervical strain. — Kelly Iko (@KellyIko) February 23, 2019 Harden […]

The NBA has fined Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden $25,000 for public criticism of an official. After the Rockets lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Harden ripped referee Scott Foster, saying he should not be allowed to officiate any more of their games. Houston guard James Harden has been fined $25,000 […]

The Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday and Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is a game-time decision, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Harden didn’t participate in the Rockets’ morning walk-through on Saturday. The NBA’s leading scorer is officially listed as questionable due to a cervical strain. Source: James Harden's […]

The Houston Rockets have listed James Harden as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, due to a cervical strain in the guard’s neck. According to a report from ESPN, Harden was receiving treatment on his right shoulder and neck while resting on the bench during the Rockets 111-106 loss to the Los […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden could miss the team’s showdown against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday because of a cervical strain. James Harden is questionable for the Rockets to play against the Warriors on Saturday with a cervical strain. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) February 22, 2019 Harden, who scored at least 30 points for […]

James Harden has had it with referee Scott Foster after fouling out during Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The MVP candidate was whistled for four offensive fouls and fouled out with 1:24 left in regulation, but history says this isn’t the first time a Houston Rockets player has felt this was a “personal” […]

Los Angeles Lakers sophomore Kyle Kuzma was outstanding on Thursday, as he helped his team to a 111-106 victory against the Houston Rockets. Following the contest, Kuzma was all praises for his team’s effort, particularly on the defensive end, as they were able to somewhat contain MVP candidate James Harden in the matchup: Kyle Kuzma […]

The Houston Rockets blew a 19-point lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first game back after the All-Star break, but the backcourt duo of Chris Paul and James Harden had some beef to cook with lead official Scott Foster. The backcourt tandem cited a lack of willingness to engage with players after a […]

Chris Paul changes everything for the James Harden-led Houston Rockets. Even in his diminished, injury and age-related capacity, the future Hall of Famer is crucial to the Rockets’ hopes of living up to preseason expectations as the sharpest thorn in the Golden State Warriors’ side. Why? Harden, as Houston’s last two playoff appearances made abundantly […]

What James Harden has been doing this season is nothing short of historic. The one-man show he has been able to put on to help the Houston Rockets stay alive in the Western Conference playoff picture has been magnificent. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni knows this and doesn’t have any ear for the criticisms that […]

Earlier in the season, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden is the best offensive player of all time, and he received a lot of flack for it. But like any loyal boss, Morey isn’t backing down from his claim and once again reiterated at All-Star weekend that Harden is […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is often praised for doing things that don’t show up in the stat sheet. For some, that may be frustrating to hear if he’s having a bad game – but it’s hard to deny at times. According to Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report, his teammate Marcus Morris has the perfect […]

If the Houston Rockets are going to climb up the Western Conference standings, star shooting guard James Harden and forward P.J. Tucker know the team has to be better on the defensive side of the ball. Scoring will never be an issue for Houston. They are currently averaging 113.1 points per game, which is 11th […]

James Harden has quickly risen as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s biggest threat for the Most Valuable Player award, but Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer has a bulletproof argument to counteract those who favor The Beard over The Greek Freak: “What is the most valuable player? He sets the tone for our entire organization, our work ethic, our […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has put himself in tight competition for a second consecutive Most Valuable Player award after catching up to Milwaukee Bucks phenom Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent months. His bruising style of barreling down court and drawing fouls, coupled with a patented step-back move, have made The Beard into an offensive juggernaut, […]

James Harden’s public pursuit of the Most Valuable Player award has at times rubbed players and media alike the wrong way, as they have become irritated by the Houston Rockets guard’s scoring barrage consisting of parades to the free-throw line and step-back jumpers with unlimited attempts available to him under Mike D’Antoni’s offense. The Beard […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden made a brief case for his MVP chances in a sit-down interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, explaining: “Look at all we’ve had to go through,” said Harden. “You put any other guy in the situation that I’ve been in and they probably wouldn’t be here in the same situation. We […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden says he can’t compare himself to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain because Wilt was on another level. Harden has scored at least 30 points in 31 consecutive games, a feat no one has done in the NBA since Chamberlain. https://twitter.com/ESPNNBA/status/1097967906925748229 Harden is currently on a scoring tear that we didn’t […]

James Harden previously warned the rest of the NBA that he was coming for a second-straight MVP. The Houston Rockets guard has now put together 31 straight games scoring 30 points or more, going from forgotten to a contender for the award. Yet the reigning Most Valuable Player assured he’s not worried about the award, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook looked back into the past for a brief minute during a talk with comedian Kevin Hart during his YouTube show Cold As Balls. The thought of former teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden sprung along in conversation, leading only to Westbrook to delve into the ‘what if they would have […]

James Harden will need to be at his absolute best if the Houston Rockets want a run at the NBA championship. For this to happen, the reigning MVP will have to be in tip-top condition. In an exclusive interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, Harden shared that he is doing a lot more weightlifting this season […]

James Harden’s unreal scoring streak has been looked at as a scorer’s dream, given the full green light to take any shot he desires in Mike D’Antoni’s offense. Yet the Houston Rockets guard argues his torrid streak has been more due to need than want: “I’ve seen it all,” Harden told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. “I’ve […]

The NBA’s best gathered together in Charlotte for the 68th annual All-Star Game to entertain fans from across the globe. Team LeBron finished with 178 points to outlast Team Giannis, who finished with “only” 164 points during the NBA’s midseason event. As good a show as we witnessed on Sunday night, not everyone played well. […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden does his best to block out all the outside noise, but the reigning MVP admits it’s hard to hear ex-NBA players criticize his game. Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant said Harden’s style of basketball won’t win a team a championship, while NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen […]

During the All-Star Game on Sunday night, Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George gave Houston Rockets stud James Harden a taste of his own medicine, knocking down a step-back jumper over the step-back king. Afterward, George had some fun with it: “Hit him with his (expletive),” said George, per NBA Reddit. “No, it’s fun going […]

The nature of All-Star Weekend leaked out some important and somewhat personal conversations between players and coaches, this one between Stephen Curry and Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer, who spoke at length about Houston Rockets guard James Harden and the recent tear he has been on. Curry shared with Budenholzer part of his conversation with […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George are two of the frontrunners to win the regular season MVP this season, and during the All-Star Game, it seems that the latter is trying to make a statement. This play happened in the third quarter, when George made a very good impression […]

Where would the Houston Rockets be without superstar guard James Harden? Probably nowhere near the Western Conference playoff picture, but that apparently doesn’t mean that Harden is the most beloved player in the Rockets’ locker room. According to a recent report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, some of Harden’s Rockets teammates aren’t too fond of […]

One of the reasons why Team LeBron are the heavy favorites to win tonight’s All-Star Game is because LeBron James was fortunate enough to pick most of the best players available during the All-Star draft. Two of LeBron’s picks are Houston Rockets’ James Harden and Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard. During the All-Star Game warm-ups, Harden […]

You have to give James Harden credit. At least the Houston Rockets superstar is embracing his role in the NBA world’s most tired, ultimately meaningless debate. During a break between his commitments on All-Star Saturday, Harden was questioned – or shouted, at really – by one extra bold fan about his perceived penchant for traveling. […]

Dwayne Wade will retire at the end of the 2018-19 season as one of the best shooting guards of all time. There’s even a legitimate case to be made that the Miami Heat legend should rank ahead of Kobe Bryant in the league’s historical hierarchy, leaving him behind only the untouchable Michael Jordan in the […]