Houston Rockets Archives - Franchise Sports

James Harden’s new shot is no more than a distraction

October 1, 2019 Sam Cox 0

James Harden unveiled his new one-footed, off-balance shot in preseason on Monday night.

Underappreciated James Harden will define his legacy this season

August 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

James Harden celebrates his 30th birthday after missing out on a second consecutive MVP despite another incredible season of scoring.

Ranked: The five best duos in the NBA

July 24, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

No matter what the rank of these NBA tag-teams, we as basketball fanatics should be thrilled to finally see a competitive, wide open league. Whoever ends up as NBA Champions next year, one thing is for sure - sit back, relax and enjoy.

Why Russell Westbrook will thrive alongside James Harden for the Houston Rockets

July 13, 2019 Matthew Bowen 1

Harden's three-point shooting has improved every year, tenfold under D'Antoni, if Westbrook can meld his game with efficient shooting then we could see the perfect mixture between passion, intensity and heart and analytics, efficiency and 'money-ball'.

Westbrook traded to Rockets: Presti’s Thunder rebuild is one of the greatest in NBA history

July 12, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed a monster trade with the Houston Rockets that will see Russell Westbrook join Houston with Chris Paul going the other way, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Ranking NBA teams by title chance after Leonard, George join Clippers

July 6, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Shifting Leonard to the Western Conference alters the balance of power once again. The East is relatively weak, or so it seems.

Sixers, Rockets and Butler would all lose out in a potential sign-and-trade

June 26, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Houston Rockets are going to pursue Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Jimmy Butler in a sign-and-trade deal this offseason, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Houston we have a problem: Turmoil between Paul and the Rockets means it’s time to hit reset button

June 19, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

Midway through the regular season a clip emerged of Houston Rockets guards Chris Paul and James Harden getting into it on the bench during a game. Most people, reasonably, brushed it aside as a heated moment between two elite and driven athletes. However, it has emerged that the relationship status between Paul and Harden has become "unsalvageable".

Watch the Throne: Who is the best player in the NBA?

May 5, 2019 Matthew Bowen 0

LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant and James Harden all have a claim as the best player in the NBA.

NBA Playoffs Matchups: Ranking all eight first round series

April 11, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The NBA Playoffs begin this Saturday. Late season drama was limited, with the Detroit Pistons holding onto the eight seed in the East. We have known the Western Conference playoffs for a while, but the seedings altered in the final days of the regular season, changing the first-round matchups.