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Are the Houston Rockets regretting the Russell Westbrook trade?

January 22, 2020 Sam Cox 0

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.

Five things to watch out for in the Christmas Day games

December 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

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.

NBA Contenders: Which preseason favourites look legitimate?

November 8, 2019 franchisesports 0

Along those lines, I wanted to do a bit of an early assessment of how convincing the NBA’s preseason favorites have been.

Three most disappointing teams so far this season

November 5, 2019 Josh Atherton 0

The NBA is beginning to take shape this season, with the 76ers looking like the team to beat in the East and the Los Angeles teams are dominating the West. This had us thinking, which teams have disappointed us in the NBA so far this season?… Read more

Westbrook provides Rockets with positives in disappointing loss to Bucks

October 25, 2019 Sam Cox 1

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.

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.