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The New York Knicks seem to be in pursuit of a new point guard this offseason. New York has been linked to Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook, with Paul having ties to new Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose and Westbrook having been open to coming to the Big Apple last summer. However, Marc […]

In 2018, the Houston Rockets were close to beating Kevin Durant’s indomitable Golden State Warriors and heading to the NBA Finals. Since then, they’ve lost in the second round two years in a row, Mike D’Antoni has walked away from the team, and now longtime general manager Daryl Morey has walked away as well. Both […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is reportedly stepping down from his position with the team of his own volition. Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reported a source with knowledge of the situation said the decision was “100 percent” Morey’s, though it would be easy to speculate otherwise. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is leaving the […]

For years, Daryl Morey has molded the Houston Rockets into one of the more unique franchises in the NBA from an on-court perspective. Morey built a contender in Houston around former MVP James Harden while also being unafraid to fully commit to playing “small ball” under former head coach Mike D’Antoni. But Morey’s run in […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ser’s disappointing first-round playoffs exit, rumors began spreading about the front office potentially blowing up the squad. This rumored shakeup included even team general manager Elton Brand, whose own job security was put into question following another early vacation for the Sixers. As it turns out, however, the team’s ownership remains faithful […]

At the end of the day, if the Houston Rockets are ever going to break through with James Harden at the helm, they need their roster to execute in the playoffs; there’s no coaching godsend waiting in the wings. The Rockets came up short yet again in the playoffs this season — and they could’ve […]

There was very little doubt that major changes that were in store for the Houston Rockets following yet another disappointing exit in the playoffs. Houston had quite a run, eliminating the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round in an epic seven-game duel, and they seemed to be in a great position to mount an […]

There’s plenty of uncertainty in the Houston Rockets’ camp following the departure of head coach Mike D’Antoni. But one thing that’s sure is owner Tilman Fertitta’s trust in general manager Daryl Morey.   There was some speculation that Morey might join D’Antoni out the door, but that won’t be the case. Fertitta has already tasked the […]

Mike D’Antoni and the Houston Rockets parted ways on Sunday after four seasons, a few playoff heartbreaks, small-ball experiments, and a 217-102 regular-season record. Yet, D’Antoni failed to reach an NBA Finals, and the veteran coach decided to move on after a five-game Western Conference semifinals defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble. […]

The Houston Rockets saw another season end in disappointing fashion after the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated them from the playoffs on Saturday night. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the organization, including the security of general manager Daryl Morey’s job. While Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes says Morey’s job will be “under review,” Tim MacMahon […]

The Houston Rockets put themselves on the verge of elimination after coming out flat in Game 4, showing very little fight despite trailing 2-1 in the series. While a fake fourth-quarter rally gave the Rockets a more “respectable” 10-point loss, the effort through the first three quarters was truly damning. Now staring elimination in the […]

Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey isn’t happy with all the non-calls his team has been receiving. It’s no question that the Rockets have one of the toughest and grittiest defenses out there right now. They have been closing out on opponents, which have dealt them some painful hits all playoffs long. On Sunday in Game […]

The Houston Rockets are currently in the midst of a second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. While a championship this season is still certainly within reach, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey is already looking ahead. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni’s deal expires at the end of the season. Asked whether bringing him back will […]

The Houston Rockets barely escaped their first-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Houston needed all seven games to eliminate a relentless Thunder side, and their season was literally on the line with just seconds remaining in Game 7 of the epic series. James Harden came up big for the Rockets on the defensive end, […]

Houston Rockets games continue to be banned from Chinese airwaves, as Game 1 of the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals tiff pitting the team against the Los Angeles Lakers will also not be airing in the country on Friday. Tencent, China’s official national broadcaster and NBA partner, has elected not to show the highly-anticipated series due […]

Daryl Morey took notes once again with his Houston Rockets being considered the massive underdog against the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the playoffs. The Rockets general manager took a screenshot of ESPN’s predictions, as 20 writers picked the Lakers to win, with Houston receiving no votes in favor: @OldTakesExposed ✍🏻 […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ripped FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd for leaving James Harden and Russell Westbrook off his top-10 duos list inside the NBA bubble. Cowherd had LeBron James and Anthony Davis as his No. 1 duo, but Harden and Westbrook were surprisingly nowhere to be found: .@OldTakesExposed @ColinCowherd pic.twitter.com/husLPGYVEq — Daryl Morey […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wishes he backed up Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey more during the China controversy at the beginning of the 2019-20 season, which dominated headlines. Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. As a result, the NBA’s relationship with China took a big hit: […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey had a hilarious reaction to the giant lineup the Denver Nuggets used on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. Morey and the Rockets live and die by “small ball,” so Houston’s architect had an apropos reaction to the Nuggets’ starting lineup on Twitter: https://t.co/ePxS3f7G3U pic.twitter.com/epkWs804MU — Daryl Morey 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) […]

The Houston Rockets already have one of the best offenses in the NBA this 2019-20; however, they are not satisfied with just being No.2. Now, according to general manager Daryl Morey, Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni has a plan to catapult the team’s offense to the next level. “At the end of the day, it’s […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey fired some shots in the direction of the Philadelphia 76ers of late. It appears that the high-ranking Rockets exec is referencing the 2018 burner account scandal that involved the Sixers, with Morey using it as a punchline in his jest. Morey replied to a tweet by a user named […]

The mystery surrounding next season’s cap projections has every front office on its toes. Daryl Morey, the general manager of the Houston Rockets, isn’t as preoccupied with what can be a thinning luxury tax line — something that could greatly affect the Rockets’ ability to sign valuable players in the offseason. “Our main conclusion is […]

The Houston Rockets lost a bit of steam prior to the suspension of the 2019-20 campaign, but general manager Daryl Morey believes his team is still primed to win it all once the season resumes on July 30. The 47-year-old outspoken executive appeared on FOX Sports’ First Things First on Friday and made his thoughts […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has provided a definitive statement with regards to the team’s stance on head coach Mike D’Antoni potentially not joining the Rockets in the Orlando bubble. D’Antoni is currently the second oldest coach in the league at 69, and there have been legitimate concerns about the veteran coach being vulnerable […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey knows all too well how his team has fallen short of its desired goal of an NBA title. James Harden, a former MVP and the league’s reigning leading scorer has yet to reach the NBA Finals in a Rockets uniform after last being at that stage in his third […]

The NBA is still establishing competitive formats in the hopes of finishing the 2019-20 season. These formats range from play-in tournaments and the eradication of conference brackets to a World Cup-style of group play. But while those formats have yet to be established, Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey said his team’s goal is clear: winning […]

The NBA has explored a plethora of potential options to restart the 2019-20 season, including going straight to playoffs with the reseeding of all 16 playoff teams into one big conference-less bracket. While it’s only one of the very many scenarios the league has spitballed in hopes to crown a champion at the end of […]

With the NBA seemingly on the brink of announcing a plan on how it intends to resume the current season, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has signed off on his preferred playoff format. According to Morey, his Rockets would have a considerable advantage if the league opts to adapt a “conference-less” playoff bracket, which […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta fielded questions about his franchise and the NBA’s potential return from an unlikely source on Monday: President Donald Trump. During a meeting at the White House about the restaurant industry, Trump brought up Houston’s continued employment of general manager Daryl Morey after his tweet supporting the Hong Kong anti-government protests […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s social media activity recently raised some eyebrows, and it seems like he isn’t done. On Friday afternoon, Morey liked a tweet claiming that former Chicago Bulls player Steve Kerr wouldn’t earn a spot in today’s NBA. Chris Martin Palmer’s tweet seemed to reference Kerr’s reputation as a three-point “specialist.” Palmer […]

China’s CCTV released a statement on Tuesday saying that it is not planning on televising NBA games upon the league’s return. The relationship between the TV station and the league is clearly still fractured after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in defense of the Hong Kong protests last October. As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal believes that the 2019-20 NBA season should be canceled for safety reasons and for the fact that any team who wins the title this year will have an asterisk to their victory. However, for Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, this situation is exactly why his team is bound to win […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has some very strong feelings about the mega-hit docu-series The Last Dance. Recently, the 47-year-old team executive shared how uninterested he is in watching the show. As a matter of fact, Morey even went as far as saying that in a life-or-death situation, he would rather choose death instead […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey recently shared his take on the possibility of resuming the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Scheduled games have been put on hold since March 12 after several players tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus. Following reports that the league will explore a 25-day “return to basketball” plan upon getting the […]

After years of fan frustrations and public outcry, the Chicago Bulls confirmed they were in the throws of looking for new candidates to run the franchise’s basketball operations. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the Bulls discussed their plans with current executive VP of basketball operations John Paxson and general manager Gar Forman. Both figures have […]

Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey took a big risk at the NBA trade deadline by trading away starting center Clint Capela in a four-team deal exchange for defensive forward Robert Covington. The trade left Houston without a starting-caliber big man on the roster as they transition to an ultra-small small-ball lineup. However, in a […]

When the Houston Rockets traded star guard Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook over the summer, basketball fans all over the world raised their eyebrows at the seemingly questionable transaction. However, for general manager Daryl Morey, acquiring Westbrook  was the “right move.” Speaking on “The Lowe Post,” Morey explained what their headspace was like entering the […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey admits he hated Russell Westbrook when the former MVP was with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s arguably no one in the league who plays with the passion and energy which Westbrook has. It’s one of the reasons Thunder fans loved Westbrook. Win or lose, you know what you’re going […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey ripped the antiquated broadcasters who often shame the new style of play the NBA has brought along in recent years. Morey took the Golden State Warriors’ model of high-volume 3-point shooting and extrapolated it, transforming the game into one that prioritizes effective field goal percentage, now revolving around 3-point […]