Houston Rockets
Two moves the Houston Rockets must make this offseason to contend in 2021
With head coach Mike D'Antoni officially announcing his departure from the team, how will the Houston Rockets retool their roster moving forward?
James Harden
NBA
The NBA MVP Award: Dark horses
If the NBA season were to wrap up today, Giannis Antetokounmpo would be crowned MVP. I don’t think a single hoop head out there would deny that he most certainly deserves it.
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.
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.
NBA
Who is the best player in the NBA?
The new NBA season is fast approaching people and we're going to take a look at four guys who could be the best player in the league.
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.
Houston Rockets
Houston we have a problem: Turmoil between Paul and the Rockets means it’s time to hit reset button
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".
Golden State Warriors
Overcoming adversity to beat Rockets was greatest proof of Warriors’ dominance
The Golden State Warriors were on the verge of going 3-2 down to the Houston Rockets when Kevin Durant left the court with a calf injury in Game Five.The Rockets turned the ball over and missed shots, allowing the Warriors to snatch an improbable win, putting them a game away from progressing to the Conference Finals.
