Houston Rockets
Pocket Rockets: Will Houston be effective in the playoffs?
Morey and head coach Mike D'Antoni chose not to pursue a replacement big man, instead opting to go all-in on the mad science experiment that is the 'Pocket Rockets'.
Houston Rockets
Atlanta Hawks
Analysis of four-team trade: Covington to Rockets, Capela to Hawks
The biggest NBA trade in almost 20 years took place on Tuesday night. As reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Clint Capela heads to the Atlanta Hawks, Robert Covington to the Houston Rockets. The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets are also involved in the deal.
Houston Rockets
Three trades the Houston Rockets should make before the deadline
With the trade deadline fast approaching, here are three players the Houston Rockets can acquire to strengthen their position in a loaded Western Conference.
Houston Rockets
Are the Houston Rockets regretting the Russell Westbrook trade?
Russell Westbrook and James Harden united at the Houston Rockets in an attempt to finally win an NBA title. They came close when they were on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Golden State Warriors stood in Houston's way for the last few years.
Boston Celtics
Five things to watch out for in the Christmas Day games
The NBA's Christmas Day schedule is a great tradition. For over a decade, the league have been showing five consecutive games on 25th December, and 2019 is no different.
Houston Rockets
NBA Contenders: Which preseason favourites look legitimate?
Along those lines, I wanted to do a bit of an early assessment of how convincing the NBA’s preseason favorites have been.
Brooklyn Nets
Houston Rockets
Westbrook provides Rockets with positives in disappointing loss to Bucks
Houston Rockets' new era ended in a home defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. The first regular season game with James Harden and Russell Westbrook starting together (in a Rockets uniform, that is) saw a duel between the last three NBA MVPs, but it was the 2018/19 winner, Giannis Antetokounmpo who reigned supreme. Antetokounmpo finished with a triple-double.
Houston Rockets
James Harden’s new shot is no more than a distraction
James Harden unveiled his new one-footed, off-balance shot in preseason on Monday night.
Houston Rockets
Underappreciated James Harden will define his legacy this season
James Harden celebrates his 30th birthday after missing out on a second consecutive MVP despite another incredible season of scoring.
Dallas Mavericks
Ranked: The five best duos in the NBA
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.
Houston Rockets
Why Russell Westbrook will thrive alongside James Harden for the Houston Rockets
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'.
Houston Rockets
Westbrook traded to Rockets: Presti’s Thunder rebuild is one of the greatest in NBA history
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.
Denver Nuggets
Ranking NBA teams by title chance after Leonard, George join Clippers
Shifting Leonard to the Western Conference alters the balance of power once again. The East is relatively weak, or so it seems.
Houston Rockets
Sixers, Rockets and Butler would all lose out in a potential sign-and-trade
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.
