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The Houston Rockets find themselves winless after two games, with some of their players still out because of the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. After receiving a light punishment for violating those protocols, All-Star guard James Harden played in the team’s first two games despite reports he’s looking for a way out to try […]

Before his first season as an NBA head coach began, Stephen Silas’ job was made dramatically tougher with the Houston Rockets. Russell Westbrook and James Harden both demanded trades, Westbrook got traded, and then Harden showed up late to training camp as he spent time partying in Atlanta and Las Vegas. Silas’ hire was reportedly […]

The Houston Rockets are taking a different stance on James Harden reportedly throwing a ball at rookie Jae’Sean Tate. While Shams Charania of The Athletic reported some Rockets personnel viewed the incident as a sign of Harden’s growing frustrations amid trade demands, head coach Stephen Silas emphasized the need for some feistiness and energy: “When […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden addressed the media for the first time on Wednesday, though he tread carefully. Harden has been the focus of the NBA offseason after reports surfaced he had demanded a trade from the Rockets. Numerous reports have suggested he is intent on moving and fed up with the team’s culture, though […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden participated in practice for the first time after reporting to training camp late. Harden had to register six consecutive negative tests for COVID-19 prior to taking the floor with his teammates. But he was active on Monday, and head coach Stephen Silas said both The Beard and P.J. Tucker were […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas likely hoped to enter his first year under better circumstances. The Rockets hired Silas, a former Dallas Mavericks assistant, after former head coach Mike D’Antoni stepped down. Silas was promptly greeted by internal turmoil. At the center of that turmoil has been James Harden, who requested a trade last […]

The 2020-21 NBA season will mark John Wall’s first season back after missing the entirety of last season and a good chunk of the 2018-19 campaign. Understandably, there are concerns about his condition after his long injury spell. However, new Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas erased such worries. Just days after the blockbuster trade […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas has his hands full entering his first year on the bench. Rockets star James Harden was absent from the team’s Sunday workouts, including missing an individual session on Sunday. Harden told the team he would be reporting to camp in short order but was spotted in Las Vegas as […]

Houston Rockets small forward Robert Covington was a guest on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Friday and he was asked to talk about Stephen Silas taking over for Mike D’Antoni. Surprisingly, Covington is the first Rockets player to address the Silas hiring. The sharpshooter also spoke about the expectations for the 2020-21 season, which will start […]

There have been gossips going around that the Houston Rockets are looking to move James Harden and Russell Westbrook. So the first order of new coach Stephen Silas? Squash those rumors. Silas spoke on First Take and denied they want to trade their superstar duo. He explained that he wanted to coach the Rockets so […]

One of the biggest questions facing the Houston Rockets this coming season is whether or not they will abandon their small-ball style of play. New head coach Stephen Silas and new team general manager Rafael Stone have spoken out about this concern, and at this point, it looks like the small-ball era has officially ended […]

The Houston Rockets formally introduced Stephen Silas as their new coach in a press conference on Thursday. New Rockets general manager Rafael Stone heaped praises on Silas, especially his preparedness and professionalism. Per Ben DuBose of USA Today, Stone shared his impressions of Silas during his application interview and what led the team to eventually […]

The Houston Rockets have already undergone a significant shift in culture with former head coach Mike D’Antoni and president Daryl Morey stepping down. Rafael Stone will essentially fill the void left by Morey in the basketball operations department, while former Dallas Mavericks head coach Stephen Silas takes over for D’Antoni as head coach. The new […]

James Harden had some names in mind on who could replace Mike D’Antoni as the head coach of the Houston Rockets. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Harden endorsed Tyronn Lue and John Lucas as the next head coach of the Rockets. After another postseason that ended in Houston falling short of […]

Stephen Silas wasn’t too confident that he’ll land the Houston Rockets head coaching job. His father Paul — a former NBA coach himself — shared his son’s story of self-doubt. But like a doting father that he is, the elder Silas assured his son that he will get the job. Per Jonathan Feigen of the […]

The Houston Rockets recently named Stephen Silas their next head coach, surprising some people in the NBA circles. Despite the doubts surrounding him, Paul Silas—Stephen’s father and former head coach—said his son is more than qualified for the Houston job, per FOX 26’s Mark Berman. Paul Silas on son Stephen named #Rockets head coach: “He […]

New Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas could bring Nate McMillan and Jeff Hornacek to Houston as his assistants, per Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston. McMillan was fired by the Pacers after the 2020 playoffs ended, while Hornacek last coached for the New York Knicks. NBA source confirms Nate McMillan, former head coach […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic took to social media to react to the news that Mavs assistant Stephen Silas is leaving the organization to become the next head coach of the Houston Rockets. well deserved!!👏🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/yWHWzsSc6A — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) October 28, 2020 Luka Doncic is clearly happy for Stephen Silas, who is finally getting […]

Dallas Mavericks assistant Stephen Silas is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Houston Rockets, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Mike D’Antoni decided not to come back to the Rockets after his contract expired. Dallas Mavericks assistant Stephen Silas is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the […]

The Chicago Bulls made a crucial decision to fire head coach Fred Hoiberg after a 5-19 start, leaving associate head coach Jim Boylen with full-time duties for at least the remainder of the season. Boylen only has one more year left on his contract after this season, and while John Paxson said Monday he could remain the coach […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is expected to be away from the team indefinitely as he is dealing with health concerns, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Associate head coach Stephen Silas will take over head coaching duties in his absence. Clifford missed Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic, which the team […]

The Houston Rockets have cast a wide net in their search for the team’s next head coach. After a tumultuous, drama-ridden 2015-16 season, the franchise clearly wants to get this one right. The team has plenty of talent, but barely squeaked into the playoffs as an eight seed just one year after finishing second in the Western Conference. […]