Russell Westbrook struggled mightily in this year’s playoffs, as the former MVP was a liability on the offensive side of the floor. His shortcomings in the postseason have many fans wondering if he’ll be on the trading block this offseason. In eight playoff games this year, Westbrook averaged 17.9 points per game. The worst part […]
Read MoreLongtime NBA Forward Calls Doc Rivers A “Bum”
Despite his playoff failures with the Los Angeles Clippers, Doc Rivers remains one of the most respected coaches in the NBA today. That is, except to one of his former players. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, former NBA forward Josh Smith trashed Rivers, who he played for in the 2015-16 season. Smith was traded to […]
Read MoreRockets Owner Confirms Daryl Morey’s Future With Franchise
The Houston Rockets are making a change at head coach, but it looks like general manager Daryl Morey’s job is not in jeopardy. Over the weekend, Mike D’Antoni informed the Rockets he intended to end his time with the franchise and become a coaching free agent. D’Antoni’s contract had expired after four seasons in Houston. […]
Read More2 Prominent Candidates Emerge In Rockets’ Coaching Search
Two prominent names have emerged in the Houston Rockets’ head coaching search. The Houston Rockets are officially moving on from head coach Mike D’Antoni, who informed the franchise of his plans to pursue another job. D’Antoni was in the final year of his contract and it was unclear if Houston was interested in bringing him […]
Read MoreBreaking: Mike D’Antoni Reportedly Makes Decision On Rockets
On Sunday afternoon, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni reportedly made a decision on his future with the franchise. According to a report from ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, D’Antoni informed the team he’s becoming a free agent. He won’t return to the Rockets next season. His decision comes just a few hours after the […]
Read MoreJeff Van Gundy Reportedly Serious Candidate For 1 NBA Job
Speculation is growing about the Houston Rockets’ coaching job heading into the 2020-21 season. The Rockets’ season ended on Saturday night, as Mike D’Antoni’s team fell to the Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. D’Antoni is on the final year of his contract and there are many who expect general manager Daryl […]
Read MoreJames Harden Makes His Thoughts On Mike D’Antoni Very Clear
The Houston Rockets’ 2019-20 season came to an end on Saturday night, as they fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the second round. Did the Mike D’Antoni era come to an end in Houston, too? It’s looking like that might be the case. D’Antoni was on the final year of his […]
Read MoreLeBron’s Reaction To Russell Westbrook Trash Talk Is Going Viral
The Lakers are heading to the Western Conference Finals after blowing out the Houston Rockets Saturday night. Even until the end, though, Russell Westbrook continued to trash talk the Lakers. Saturday’s Game 5 got a bit chippy in the fourth quarter, mostly thanks to Westbrook. The Rockets guard has always been a trash talker – […]
Read MoreLeBron Had Brutally Honest Message For Rockets Player In Game 5
LeBron James seems just about done with the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the Houston Rockets. The Lakers have a big early lead in Game 5, up 3-1 in the series, and James is letting his opponents have it. The Lakers lead 29-11 late in the third quarter. James has an early 11 points on […]
Read MoreRockets Player’s Wife Reacts To His NBA Bubble Drama
The wife of the Houston Rockets forward dismissed from the NBA bubble appears to have reacted to the drama on Instagram. Earlier this week, the NBA confirmed that Rockets forward Danuel House has left the bubble in Orlando, Florida following a league investigation. House, a key contributor to a Rockets team facing elimination in the […]
Read MoreNBA Announces Decision On Rockets F Danuel House After Investigation
Earlier this week, the NBA launched an investigation into Houston Rockets forward Danuel House over a potential bubble violation. Yahoo! Sports NBA insider Chris Haynes reported House Jr. was “under investigation by the league for allegedly allowing a female COVID-19 testing official into his hotel room.” House denied the allegation, but was forced to sit […]
Read MoreJames Harden Has Honest Reaction To Rough Start vs. Lakers
Rockets superstar James Harden had a brutally honest reaction to Houston’s Game 4 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. Just a week ago, Harden rattled off 36 points to down the Lakers 112-97 in a massive Game 1 victory. The Rockets fell in Game 2, but expressed plenty of confidence heading into Game […]
Read MoreNBA Player Allegedly Had Female Testing Official In His Room
The Houston Rockets could reportedly be without key forward Danuel House Jr. for Game 4 against the Lakers on Thursday night. House is reportedly under investigation by the NBA for a possible bubble violation. “House, the Rockets’ sixth man, has denied any violation on a matter that has the league probing his activity within the […]
Read MoreKendrick Perkins Has Blunt Message For Rajon Rondo Critics
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo is making his presence felt in the NBA playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers. And his former teammate Kendrick Perkins wants everyone to know it. Taking to Twitter after the Lakers’ big win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Perkins demanded that people show Rondo some respect for […]
Read MoreMagic Johnson Reacts To The Lakers’ Game 2 Victory
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson was glued to his TV set as LeBron James and company took down the Houston Rockets in Game 2. After the Lakers’ 117-109 victory, Magic was proud of the effort his former team put in. Taking to Twitter, Magic praised LeBron and Anthony Davis for their performances. He also […]
Read MoreRussell Westbrook Gives Brutally Honest Assessment Of Game 2
The Los Angeles Lakers evened up their Western Conference semifinals series against the Houston Rockets on Sunday evening. The Lakers led big early and managed to hold on late, defeating the Rockets, 117-109, to even up the series at 1-1. It was not a good night for Russell Westbrook. The Houston Rockets star had a […]
Read MoreVideo: Terrible Missed Shot By Russell Westbrook Is Going Viral
The Los Angeles Lakers are having a pretty great first half. Houston Rockets All-Star guard Russell Westbrook, meanwhile, is not. Westbrook is having a brutal shooting night through two quarters. The Rockets star is 1 for 8 from the field and 0 for 3 from the 3-point line. One missed shot is standing out for […]
Read MoreJames Harden Gives Blunt Assessment Of Game 7 Performance
James Harden is one of the most-gifted offensive players in recent NBA history, but the Houston Rockets star did not play like it on Wednesday night. Thankfully for him, he’s still moving on. The Rockets beat the Thunder, 104-102, in a thrilling (and at times ugly) Game 7 in the first round of the NBA […]
Read MorePJ Tucker Had Blunt Response To Question About Dennis Schroder
Game 5 of the Rockets-Thunder series was one of the most contentious by far. Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schroder and Houston forward PJ Tucker got into a skirmish that got both of them ejected during the 114-80 Rockets win. Since then, Schroder has apologized for the confrontation with Tucker where he hit him in the […]
Read MoreP.J. Tucker, Dennis Schroder Ejected From NBA Playoff Game After Groin Shot, Headbutt
The Houston Rockets have a commanding lead on the Oklahoma City Thunder in tonight’s Game 5 of the tied series. Midway through the third quarter, each team lost a valuable role player, after a confrontation between Rockets forward P.J. Tucker and OKC guard Dennis Schröder. With Houston up 67-49 with the ball, Tucker went to […]
Read MoreHouston Rockets Announce Russell Westbrook’s Status For Game 5
For the first time this postseason, the Houston Rockets will be at full strength. When they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, Russell Westbrook will finally be on the hardwood. Westbrook hasn’t played yet this postseason due to a quad injury. Houston has been very cautious with the All-Star guard since he relies so […]
Read MoreThe NBA Playoffs Resume This Weekend – Here’s The Schedule
Two days ago, the NBA had to figure out whether or not the playoffs would resume in Orlando, Florida. Fast forward 48 hours later, and the league has released its updated schedule for this weekend. The Milwaukee Bucks started a movement in the NBA by boycotting their Game 5 showdown against the Orlando Magic on […]
Read MoreNBA Insider Offers Injury Update For Rockets PG Russell Westbrook
When the Houston Rockets take the floor for Game 5 of their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, their backcourt could be at full strength. Despite missing the first four games, All-Star guard Russell Westbrook seems ready for action. During the seeding games earlier this month, Westbrook suffered a quadriceps injury. An explosive guard like […]
Read MoreThe NBA Just Released A Statement On Today’s Games
The NBA Playoffs are effectively on hold, following the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to skip today’s scheduled Game 5 against the Orlando Magic. The league has announced that all three games on the schedule are now postponed. The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder have played one of the most competitive series in the playoffs so […]
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