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Three things the Raptors can do to save their season

January 15, 2021 Franco Luna 3

The Toronto Raptors, an NBA championship-winning team just two years ago and one of the league’s top teams the year before, now hold the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference and a 3-8 win-loss record.

John Collins: Potential trade destinations

January 10, 2021 Franco Luna 2

It might not be looking good for John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks. A Collins trade has become much more likely in recent days.

Sixers will be making a huge mistake if they trade Simmons for Harden

December 18, 2020 Paul Tamayo 0

James Harden recently logged in his first preseason game for the new-look Houston Rockets. He has stood firm in his desire to be traded, although I do believe that the Rockets front office will stand their ground as long as they can, and see if they can rack up the wins with their new-look squad.

How will this era of Houston Rockets basketball be remembered?

September 27, 2020 Paul Tamayo 0

As Mike D'Antoni makes himself a free agent in the coaching circle, it spells an end to an era of Houston Rockets basketball. It may be premature to assume that the team will try its hand on a possible rebuilding, especially with James Harden still in the peak of his elite abilities.

Two moves the Houston Rockets must make this offseason to contend in 2021

September 24, 2020 Paul Tamayo 0

With head coach Mike D'Antoni officially announcing his departure from the team, how will the Houston Rockets retool their roster moving forward?

The NBA MVP Award: Dark horses

February 20, 2020 Benjamin Forster 0

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.

Are the Houston Rockets regretting the Russell Westbrook trade?

January 22, 2020 Sam Cox 2

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.

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.

Who is the best player in the NBA?

July 28, 2019 John Burns 0

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.

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 1

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.