The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Houston Rockets each have one last chance to end a losing streak before the NBA All-Star Break. The Timberwolves, the worst team in the NBA, are riding a nine-game losing streak. The Rockets, the second-worst team in the Western Conference, saw their skid reach 12 […]
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NBA Trade Rumors: LA Lakers Eying Mo Bomba and PJ Tucker
There’s no shortage of gossip in Hollywood, and everyone in SoCal is talking about the impending trade, or trades, that the Los Angeles Lakers will pull before the All-Star break. The Lakers have interest in acquiring center Mo Bomba from the Orlando Magic, or power forward PJ Tucker from the […]
Bad Teams: Houston Rockets Losing Streak Reaches 7 Games
The Houston Rockets hit the skids and are now stuck in the doldrums of a seven-game losing streak. The Rockets seriously miss Victor Oladipo and Christian Wood, who are both out. Wood, the top player on the Rockets averaging 22 points and 10.2 rebounds, missed the last two weeks with […]
Wide-Open Southwest and Tight Division Races in NBA’s Western Conference
Only 30% of the NBA regular season is complete, yet the Western Conference has three tight divisional races. The defending champion Las Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers are fighting for the Pacific division crown once again. The Northwest Division looks like a two-pony race between the red-hot Utah Jazz and […]
Hot Teams: Houston Rockets Ride Defensive Surge to 6-Game Winning Streak
It took about a week and four games after the Houston Rockets traded James Harden before they finally gelled together as a tight unit under new head coach Stephen Silas. Since falling into a 4-9 hole to start the season, the Rockets (10-9) surged to over .500 during an impressive […]
James Harden to Brooklyn in 4-Team Trade, Nets Championship Odds Bump
James Harden wanted out of Houston, but it took Kyrie Irving to sit out games for the Brooklyn Nets before the team fast-tracked a trade with the Rockets for Harden’s services. In a four-team trade, the Nets acquire Harden, the NBA’s top-leading scorer the previous three seasons, and the Rockets […]
After a Flawless Bubble, NBA Postpones Game on Second Day of Season Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
After making it through 90 days in the Orlando bubble without a single case of COVID-19, the NBA couldn’t get through two days of its 2020-21 season before the virus showed up. The league announced the evening game between the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder was postponed due to […]
Will Luka Doncic Snag Southwest Division Title with Dallas Mavs?
The Houston Rockets dominated the NBA Southwest with three-straight division titles, but there’s a new sheriff in town. The Dallas Mavericks, led by Slovenian wunderkind Luka Doncic, are -225 odds favorites to win the Southwest division according to a recent update by DraftKings. Doncic, 21, is about to start his […]
James Harden Still Wants Out Houston, Wants Trade to Philly
The Houston Rockets are in no rush to trade James Harden even though the disgruntled All-Star wants out ASAP, preferably in a trade with a contending team like the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden, 31, led the NBA in scoring over the past few seasons, but you know it’s a crazy world […]
RWB in DC: Houston Rockets Trade Russell Westbrook to Washington Wizards for John Wall
Get ready for RWB and BB in DC. The Houston Rockets honored a trade request by Russell Westbrook and shipped the nine-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards in an exchange for former #1 pick John Wall and a 2023 first-round draft pick. Westbrook, 32, has $133 million and three years […]
James Harden Trade Rumor: Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets on Short List
James Harden requested the Houston Rockets trade him, and the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors are the latest teams interested in his prolific scoring services, according to the latest NBA rumor. Harden led the NBA in scoring through the past three seasons. He averaged 34.3 points, 7.5 assists, and […]
RWB at MSG or CLT? Russell Westbrook Knicks and Hornets Trade Rumors
Houston, RWB has a problem. Russell Westbrook, a 9-time All-Star, wants the Houston Rockets to trade him and the short list currently includes the New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic, and Detroit Pistons. Westbrook averaged 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game with the Houston Rockets last […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Philly 76ers Want James Harden from the Houston Rockets
Daryl Morey, the former general manager of the Houston Rockets and current GM of the Philadelphia 76ers, would love to get his star player back into the mix and bring James Harden to the City of Brotherly Love. To that end, Philly is looking to create an aggressive trade package […]
Houston Rockets Hire Stephen Silas, Becomes Part of 5th Father/Son NBA Coaching Duo
The Houston Rockets hired Stephen Silas for his first head coaching job in the NBA. Stephen, the son of former NBA player and head coach Paul Silas, becomes one half of the fifth father/son coaching duo in NBA history. Silas graduated from Brown University and played basketball for all four […]
NBA Coaching Rumors: Jeff Van Gundy (Clippers, Rockets)
The NBA coaching carousel will be in full swing this offseason with several big-profile coaches available for jobs to coach some of the top stars in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets showed interest in Jeff Van Gundy. At least five teams need a head coach, […]
Houston Rockets Face Elimination Without House, LA Lakers Up 3-1
In the Western Conference semifinals, the Los Angeles Lakers have an opportunity to knock out the Houston Rockets with a 3-1 series lead. The Rockets face a win or go home scenario in Game 5 and will play without backup swingman Daniel House, Jr., who was bounced from the NBA […]
Game 4 Betting Preview: Lakers Unleash Playoff Rondo, Rockets Gassed by 4Q
After losing Game 1, the Los Angeles Lakers unlocked Rajon Rondo’s postseason mode known as “Playoff Rondo,” and the veteran excelled on both ends of the court in Games 2 and 3 to put the Lakers ahead 2-1 against the gassed Houston Rockets. After catching the Lakers off guard in […]
Well-Rested LA Lakers Meet the Small-Ball, 3-Happy Houston Rockets
The well-rested and top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers take on the #4 Houston Rockets in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. The Rockets went the full distance with a seven-game series in the opening round of the playoffs against the #5 Oklahoma City Thunder. James Harden only scored 17 points in Game […]
Game 7 Preview: Houston Rockets and OKC Thunder Tied 3-3
Another exciting Game 7 is on the docket today in the NBA Playoffs. The #4 Houston Rockets and the #5 Oklahoma City Thunder are tied 3-3 in their first-round series. Chris Paul and OKC’s three-guard attack will battle James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Mike D’Antoni’s small-ball offense. The winner will […]
NBA West: Elimination Game for Oklahoma City, Houston Rockets Up 3-2
With Russell Westbrook rejoining the Houston Rockets in Game 5 after missing the first four games against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a quad injury, the Rockets regained the lead 3-2 in their first-round series against the Thunder. Chris Paul and the Thunder have their backs against the wall in […]