James Harden Articles - Page 97

On Thursday night, Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul went down with yet another hamstring injury. Unfortunately for the Rockets, it appears to be an injury that will require Paul to sit out for a while, though it’s undetermined just how long. Following the team’s 101-99 loss to the Miami Heat, Rockets superstar James Harden […]

The Houston Rockets broke the all-time record for made 3-pointers in a game on Wednesday, and James Harden jokingly said fans would have attacked Michael Carter-Williams if he didn’t make the final 3-pointer to break the record. James Harden on what would've happened if MCW didn't make the final 3: "The crowd would've attacked him." […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks coached Houston Rockets superstar James Harden with the Oklahoma City Thunder back in the day, so the 53-year-old knows better than anyone how difficult it is to guard the reigning MVP. Ahead of the Wizards’ matchup with the Rockets on Wednesday, Scott Brooks said the referees aren’t giving James […]

Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni has been brimming with pride, as his team has managed to slowly climb out of the bottom of the Western Conference on the shoulder of superstar guard James Harden. The Beard put up a game-high 47 points in a win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, one of many high-octane […]

There goes Daryl Morey again. The general manager for the Houston Rockets signed Chance “CJ” Smith to an honorary one-day contract through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Smith will take the floor with the Rockets during pregame introductions for Houston’s Wednesday night game against the Washington Wizards. This is another big-time move by Morey, and it’s awesome to […]

The NBA referees admitted they missed a call on Houston Rockets forward James Harden, one that was cause to plenty of controversy, as Harden used a gathering step-back twice on Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio. "It looked like he did two step backs." 😂 pic.twitter.com/k0V0AQLStB — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 18, 2018 “The […]

After putting up a historic season last year, Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is deservedly the reigning Most Valuable Player of the league. According to his head coach, Mike D’Antoni, the 29-year-old has not lost a step this season, and has been able to sustain his MVP form from last term. Speaking after his team’s […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden became the second player to reach 50 games wherein he’s made at least 15 free throws in a game, joining NBA legend Moses Malone, per Basketball-Reference. Harden reached the milestone thanks to his monster night against the Utah Jazz where he notched 47 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets emerged victorious against the Utah Jazz in a thrilling matchup that went down to the wire. In the final minute of the game, the referees appeared to have missed a traveling call on Rockets star James Harden, which turned out to be a crucial play in the tightly contested game. […]

James Harden is known for his deadly step-back move, but it has already received mixed reactions from fans and players over the past several years. And on Monday night, the Houston Rockets guard stirred controversy anew with the vaunted move. Harden tried to evade Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio with a step-back. However, based on […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul is of the opinion that teammate James Harden is the best offensive player that he has ever seen in the NBA. Harden once again had a monster scoring output in Monday night’s 102-97 win over the Utah Jazz as he finished with 47 points in 41 minutes of action. Of […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets may have gotten away with a traveling violation on his double-step back move. Not only that, he also managed to draw a foul. Check out the clip below as Harden unleashed his signature move on Ricky Rubio of the Utah Jazz, not once, but twice. There’s no question that the referees […]

A Monday night matchup between the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz became heated when Rudy Gobert grabbed James Harden as he sprinted the floor to stop the fast break. Harden wanted no part of Gobert's apology 😬 pic.twitter.com/yGgU8IJ555 — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 18, 2018 James Harden did not appreciate the foul which, in Gobert’s […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden tonight tallied 47 points, six rebounds, five assists with five steals in a 102-97 win against the Utah Jazz. Harden, per Basketball-Reference, is only the third NBA player in history with multiple 45-5-5-5 games, joining Michael Jordan with three and Ricky Barry who has two. The Rockets have performed pretty badly this […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young have been named Players of the Week for their respective conferences, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Harden is coming off a monster week in which he recorded two triple-doubles, one of which occurred in a 50-point performance in a win over the Los […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden’s ability to draw fouls is both a gift and a curse. It’s a gift for him and the Rockets, as Harden frequently parades to the free-throw line to change the tide of games. But in terms of criticism against Harden’s style of play, it’s a pretty big curse. Many are […]

There is a narrative around James Harden that he often times tries to draw fouls rather than going for a score. This can be true at times, however, every single clip where Harden creates contact and gets a foul drawn on him isn’t unjustified. This was true last night when Kyle Kuzma was guarding James […]

If you thought the Los Angeles Lakers were done complaining about the officials on Thursday night, you thought wrong. Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter to clap back at the NBA Referees official Twitter account. The NBA Referees’ account detailed exactly why Kyle Kuzma’s foul on Houston Rockets star James Harden in the first quarter was […]

Entering Friday, Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden has made 169 more free throws than field goals in his NBA career, via Basketball-Reference. James Harden has made 5,047 free throws and 4,878 field goals in his 10-year career with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Rockets entering Friday. When you compare those numbers to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were not happy with the calls James Harden was benefiting from on Thursday night, but Mike D’Antoni is firing back at L.A. His message to the Lakers is simple: don’t foul. Mike D’Antoni’s response to the Lakers complaints about the fouls on James Harden: They should talk about it, don’t foul. […]

James Harden notoriously played all but two minutes of the fourth quarter in the Houston Rockets’ 126-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, determined to make his impact upon coming back into the game. The Beard unexpectedly asked head coach Mike D’Antoni for two good minutes of rest before re-entering the game and taking over, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expressed some dismay at the challenge of defending the Houston Rockets, especially when it comes to their propensity to bait players into fouls. LeBron James and Lonzo Ball were two players who saw how James Harden went on to put up a monster 50-point triple-double, consisting of a long parade to […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has accomplished another impressive feat after an incredible performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Rockets won their second straight game by earning a 126-111 victory over LeBron James and company, but it was Harden who stole the show by posting 50 points on the evening. He […]

The Houston Rockets are having a slow start in the 2018-19 NBA season, but they have extended a “winning streak” on Thursday. The Rockets have now won 12 consecutive games officiated by Ben Taylor. The Rockets scored a commanding 126-111 victory over the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers at the Toyota Center in Houston. James […]

Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul continues to be very impressed by James Harden’s strategic thinking when it comes to taking himself out of games. Harden added another incredible performance to his career tally in Thursday night’s 126-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, with the reigning MVP going for 50 points, 11 assists, and 10 […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets dropped 50 points on the Los Angeles Lakers, and LeBron James found his team’s defense unacceptable. Per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, James raised the fact that the Lakers put Harden on the free throw line too many times. In their win on Thursday, Harden had 19 free-throw attempts and […]

After Thursday night’s 126-111 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden now has the most 50-point triple-doubles in NBA history. Harden, who’s in his 10th NBA season and his seventh with the Rockets, had 50 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists while shooting 14-26 from the field (and 18-19 from […]

The Houston Rockets bounced back from a tough spell after losing three games in a row on the road, only to bounce back against the Portland Trail Blazers in hopes to right the ship. James Harden was perhaps the catalyst in a change of attitude, which could potentially turn out to be the turning point […]

ESPN released their list of the 20 most dominant athletes of 2018, and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and Los Angeles Lakers small forward LeBron James were the only NBA players to make the list. ESPN used a different methodology to come up with their list than most rankings do, emphasizing that they graded athletes […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten off to a disappointing 11-13 start to the season after winning an NBA-best 65 games in 2017-18, giving fans high hopes of a similar campaign this time around. The Rockets have struggled to take off and after two straight losses, they have now dropped six of their last eight contests […]

There is arguably no bigger individual honor in the NBA than winning the Most Valuable Player award. This is exactly what Houston Rockets superstar James Harden achieved last season after a stellar campaign. However, the future Hall of Famer has just done one better by being GIPHY’s most popular GIF ever. Being the best player […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday, and the reigning MVP can’t believe how cold it is in Utah. The climate in The Salt Lake City is not a kind one. With winter season here, the average temperature in Utah is usually around 20 degrees fahrenheit during December and […]

On Fright night, the Houston Rockets destroyed the San Antonio Spurs Friday in one of the team’s best performances of the young season. Following the 136-105 drubbing, Rockets star James Harden stated that despite their recent struggles, he believes that so long as they are healthy, his team can still compete with the best of […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden has captivated NBA audiences over the years with his impressive offensive skills. However, in Friday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, he decided to showcase his defensive abilities in the most nonchalant way ever. The reigning NBA MVP found himself on the receiving end of a nice little bump […]

The NBA’s scoring prowess has taken a real turn this 2018-19 season, as eight players have already reached the 50-point mark in a game after a mere month and a half of action. That number already doubles the number of players to ever score 50 or more points heading into December in any prior NBA […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta opened up about the state of the franchise after getting off to a 9-11 record, the second-worst of an ultra-competitive Western Conference. The Rockets managed a franchise best 65-win season in 2017-18, coming a game shy of reaching the NBA Finals, but suffered untimely injuries down the stretch that hindered […]

James Harden’s shooting prowess has taken a slight dip since his MVP season, but the Houston Rockets guard’s affinity for getting to the foul line is a talent hated by some and admired by others. Drawing contact is a part of the game, but a player like James Harden has turned it into an art […]

The Houston Rockets’ James Harden added another notable feat to his career Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. The reigning Most Valuable Player recorded a rare 5×5. Unfortunately it also included his turnovers committed for the night, as he recorded an awful total of eight. Harden played for 37 minutes on the court. He finished with 25 points, […]

With his explosive 49-point performance against the Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors All-Star Kevin Durant edges James Harden of the Houston Rockets for 2nd most 40-point games among active players. Durant only trails Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James on the said list. Justin Kubatko of StatMuse tweeted out this recent accomplishment of the 2014 NBA […]