Anthony Rios - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/anthony-rios/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Anthony Rios - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/anthony-rios/ 32 32 103504436 5 reasons why Rockets fans should embrace the rebuild https://houstonnewmedia.org/5-reasons-why-rockets-fans-should-embrace-the-rebuild/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-reasons-why-rockets-fans-should-embrace-the-rebuild Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:00:28 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87282 Yes, the Houston Rockets traded superstar James Harden and in return didn’t receive a package up to par with the usual acquisitions when trading someone of that caliber. Some may deem this trade as a “botch”, but in order to see how i...

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]]> 118235 Why the Rockets should trade Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-the-rockets-should-trade-victor-oladipo-to-the-miami-heat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-rockets-should-trade-victor-oladipo-to-the-miami-heat Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:30:51 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=85986 The acquisition of Victor Oladipo in the four-team blockbuster James Harden trade was definitely an eye-opener for Houston Rockets fans, being that the fanbase wanted draft capital and a young superstar in return for the Rockets franchise superstar. Al...

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]]> 106263 Why the Houston Rockets must trade James Harden immediately https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-the-houston-rockets-must-trade-james-harden-immediately/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-houston-rockets-must-trade-james-harden-immediately Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:39:08 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=85006 Due to his off court antics, James Harden should be traded by the Houston Rockets for the best package available before the NBA season begins. With all the moves the new general manager of the Houston Rockets Rafael Stone has made, there’s no sig...

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]]> 94946 Why it’s time for the Rockets to hit the restart button https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-its-time-for-the-rockets-to-hit-the-restart-button/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-its-time-for-the-rockets-to-hit-the-restart-button Sat, 17 Oct 2020 19:00:51 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=83842 With Clutch City dealing with a variety of changes from top to bottom, now is the time for the Houston Rockets to make the cupboard bare and start from scratch. The Houston Rockets are currently making changes to the front office, as well as the coachi...

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]]> 82956 The Houston Rockets were built to topple the Los Angeles Lakers https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-houston-rockets-were-built-to-topple-the-los-angeles-lakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-houston-rockets-were-built-to-topple-the-los-angeles-lakers Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:22:33 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=82247 The Houston Rockets knew they’d have to go through the city of Los Angeles to have a chance to win a title and now have a chance to shock everyone. The Houston Rockets just closed out their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder in dramatic fashio...

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]]> 71450 Three reasons the Houston Rockets will make the NBA Finals https://houstonnewmedia.org/three-reasons-the-houston-rockets-will-make-the-nba-finals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-reasons-the-houston-rockets-will-make-the-nba-finals Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:30:15 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=81238 With the Houston Rockets returning to action July 31, it’s the official restart to the NBA season, but also the start of a Rockets NBA Finals run. Finally, Houston Rockets basketball is back, and it feels quite interesting. Basketball being playe...

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]]> 63750 Predicting where the Houston Rockets will finish in the West https://houstonnewmedia.org/predicting-where-the-houston-rockets-will-finish-in-the-west/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=predicting-where-the-houston-rockets-will-finish-in-the-west Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:20:23 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=79814 With the NBA returning on July 30th, the Houston Rockets are primed to make a push for a higher seed in the eight remaining games. How high can they climb? Finally, the world’s greatest basketball players are getting ready to return to the hardwo...

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]]> 52087 3 Things James Harden could learn from The Last Dance https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-things-james-harden-could-learn-from-the-last-dance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-things-james-harden-could-learn-from-the-last-dance Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:15:23 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=79560 James Harden has to improve certain aspects of his game. With “The Last Dance” concluding, The Beard could use the doc to help better himself as a player. With each episode of The Last Dance, viewers learned more about how much of an i...

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]]> 48866 Rockets: Would James Harden make the Hall of Fame if he retired today? https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-would-james-harden-make-the-hall-of-fame-if-he-retired-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-would-james-harden-make-the-hall-of-fame-if-he-retired-today Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:08 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=78758 Houston Rockets star James Harden has multiple scoring titles, several All-Star appearances and an NBA MVP. Is that good enough to make the Hall of Fame? With the seventh and eighth installment of “The Last Dance” airing this Sunday, it see...

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]]> 42292 Grading the Houston Rockets this season: Robert Covington https://houstonnewmedia.org/grading-the-houston-rockets-this-season-robert-covington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grading-the-houston-rockets-this-season-robert-covington Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:15:51 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=78409 With his floor spacing and 3-and-D abilities, Robert Covington has proven to be a perfect fit with the Houston Rockets so far this season. Stats with Rockets this season – 12.8 PTS, 7.9 REB, 2.5 BLK per game When the Houston Rockets traded for Ro...

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]]> 39567 Better offensive player: Michael Jordan or the Rockets’ James Harden? https://houstonnewmedia.org/better-offensive-player-michael-jordan-or-the-rockets-james-harden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=better-offensive-player-michael-jordan-or-the-rockets-james-harden Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:00:38 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=78081 Now is the perfect time to talk about who is truly the better offensive player between Michael Jordan and the NBA’s current best shooting guard, James Harden. With ESPN beginning their 10-part documentary series, “The Last Dance”, on ...

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]]> 37180 Social distancing: James Harden’s top 10 step back jumpers as a Rocket https://houstonnewmedia.org/social-distancing-james-hardens-top-10-step-back-jumpers-as-a-rocket/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-distancing-james-hardens-top-10-step-back-jumpers-as-a-rocket Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:00:45 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=77875 James Harden has been practicing social distancing for a long time. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 step backs of The Beard’s Houston Rockets career. James Harden solidified himself as one of the all-time great offensive players over the p...

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]]> 35840 Grading the Houston Rockets this season: James Harden https://houstonnewmedia.org/grading-the-houston-rockets-this-season-james-harden/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grading-the-houston-rockets-this-season-james-harden Sat, 11 Apr 2020 19:00:23 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=77707 James Harden put up great numbers before the season was stopped, but those numbers can blind some from the miserable season he had for the Houston Rockets. 34.4 PTS, 6.4 REB, 7.4 AST per game, 43.5 percent FG Another year, another season where James Ha...

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]]> 34740 Should the Houston Rockets bring back Mike D’Antoni? https://houstonnewmedia.org/should-the-houston-rockets-bring-back-mike-dantoni/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-the-houston-rockets-bring-back-mike-dantoni Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:00:03 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=77607 The Houston Rockets need to make a decision pertaining to the future. Should they bring back offensive guru Mike D’Antoni to continue running the show? Since signing Mike D’Antoni to be the head coach on June 1st, 2016, the Houston Rockets ...

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]]> 34188 Grading the Houston Rockets this season: Ben McLemore https://houstonnewmedia.org/grading-the-houston-rockets-this-season-ben-mclemore/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grading-the-houston-rockets-this-season-ben-mclemore Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:14:41 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=77294 From being labeled a draft bust to landing the perfect role on a championship contender, Ben McLemore has become a key player for the Houston Rockets. 2019-20: 9.8 PTS, 2.2 REB, 0.9 AST per game, 44.5 percent FG and 39.5 percent from 3 Ben McLemore was...

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]]> 31503 Houston Rockets: James Harden has colorful response to Giannis’ strategy https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-james-harden-has-colorful-response-to-giannis-strategy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-james-harden-has-colorful-response-to-giannis-strategy Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:30:51 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=76729 In another chapter of the Beard versus the Greek Freak, Houston Rockets guard James Harden delivered a message to those trying to test his defense. James Harden‘s name has been in the media often for the past couple of weeks, but unfortunately, i...

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]]> 23797 3 Burning questions after the Houston Rockets’ tough loss to the Clippers https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-burning-questions-after-the-houston-rockets-tough-loss-to-the-clippers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-burning-questions-after-the-houston-rockets-tough-loss-to-the-clippers Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:52 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=76731 With their weaknesses being exploited in embarrassing fashion against the LA Clippers, the Houston Rockets have a couple of things to figure out. What was supposed to be a close battle between two Western Conference heavyweights ended up being everythi...

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]]> 23734 Clippers falling to 4th is the best-case scenario for the Houston Rockets https://houstonnewmedia.org/clippers-falling-to-4th-is-the-best-case-scenario-for-the-houston-rockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clippers-falling-to-4th-is-the-best-case-scenario-for-the-houston-rockets Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:15:37 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=76705 As playoff time approaches, the seeding of the playoff teams in the Western Conference becomes even more important, especially for the Houston Rockets. As the Houston Rockets get ready for a showdown against the LA Clippers Thursday night, the potentia...

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]]> 23545 Houston Rockets: Where does James Harden stand in the MVP Race? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-where-does-james-harden-stand-in-the-mvp-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-where-does-james-harden-stand-in-the-mvp-race Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:00:09 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=76491 With the level of competition, winning another MVP will be an uphill battle for Houston Rockets guard James Harden, but where does he rank in the race? As we reach the second half of the 2019-2020 NBA season, it seems that there is a clear-cut favorite...

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]]> 21331 Houston Rockets: The 3 Most important games post All-Star break https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-the-3-most-important-games-post-all-star-break/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-the-3-most-important-games-post-all-star-break Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:00:11 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=76210 Three games in the second half of the NBA season can determine the fate of the Houston Rockets as they look to finish off the season strong. Sitting at 34-20, the Houston Rockets are in a good position to push for homecourt advantage in what’s su...

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