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Rockets: Sam Cassell and Paul Pierce used to debate Hakeem vs. Duncan

Josh Paredes — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:30:41 +0000

Former Houston Rockets guard Sam Cassell talked about how he and Paul Pierce would debate Hakeem Olajuwon’s merits against those of Tim Duncan. There’s no doubt that Hakeem Olajuwon and Tim Duncan aren’t only two of the best big ...

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Charles Barkley on Houston Rockets’ playstyle: ‘That’s not a strategy.’

Josh Paredes — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:00:18 +0000

Charles Barkley is never shy about making his opinion known, with his latest comments appearing to criticize the Houston Rockets’ approach to basketball. Out of every team in the league, the Houston Rockets are probably the most unique. Their lat...

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The Lakers’ championship run shows biggest adjustment the Rockets need

Josh Paredes — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 02:01:26 +0000

The Lakers’ NBA title proved that the Houston Rockets need much more than a superstar duo to get where they need to be as a team. The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up their series with the Miami Heat Sunday evening to claim their 17th overall NBA ti...

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Houston Rockets: Can David Nwaba be the team’s next Jeff Green?

Josh Paredes — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 17:45:42 +0000

The Houston Rockets found a hidden gem when they signed Jeff Green last season. Could David Nwaba have a similar trajectory? Jeff Green‘s NBA career seemed all but over before the Houston Rockets took a chance on him this season. The move more th...

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Re-Drafting the last 5 Houston Rockets 1st-round draft picks

Josh Paredes — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 13:00:05 +0000

The Houston Rockets have only had second-round draft picks in recent years, but they’ve missed out on some big first-round talent in the past. Every team in the NBA is guilty of passing up guys who later became stars. It’s inevitable. Hall ...

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Two creative trades that can land Jerami Grant on the Houston Rockets

Josh Paredes — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:30:32 +0000

By unloading Eric Gordon in a trade, the Houston Rockets can free up some salary to give Jerami Grant the contract he’s earned. The Denver Nuggets made a surprising run to the Western Conference Finals this postseason. While Jamal Murray and Niko...

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Houston Rockets: Austin Rivers shares thoughts on Danuel House flub

Josh Paredes — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:36:04 +0000

Austin Rivers gave his thoughts about the situation that caused Danuel House to be kicked out of the bubble during the Houston Rockets’ playoff bid. When the Houston Rockets took on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of this year’s ...

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Houston Rockets: Anthony Davis crashes Austin Rivers’ Instagram Live

Josh Paredes — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:17:57 +0000

During a live Q&A on his Instagram page, Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers had an unexpected guest drop into the chat on Sunday. In 2012, the New Orleans Hornets selected Anthony Davis with the number one overall pick in the NBA Draft. With their...

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Matt Barnes and J.J. Redick still haunted by Game 6 collapse to Rockets

Josh Paredes — Sat, 03 Oct 2020 15:54:32 +0000

In the second round of the 2015 Western Conference playoffs, the Houston Rockets mounted an epic comeback to force a Game 7 against the LA Clippers. The memory still stays with some former Clippers that let it happen. After securing the second seed in ...

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Carmelo Anthony explains feeling like an outcast on the Houston Rockets

Josh Paredes — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:30:58 +0000

Before reviving his career with the Blazers, Carmelo Anthony had what he describes as his worst exit on a team while with the Houston Rockets. In 2018-19, the Houston Rockets looked to integrate Carmelo Anthony into their elaborate system, which didn&#...

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NBA Finals: The Best games from Dragic and Dwight Howard as Rockets

Josh Paredes — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 13:15:51 +0000

With two former Houston Rockets making it to the NBA Finals, we take a look back at their best games throughout their time with the team. The Houston Rockets didn’t have enough to get past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason, ...

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Houston Rockets debate: Should trading James Harden be on the table?

Josh Paredes — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:00:02 +0000

With the Houston Rockets falling short again, the Space City Scoop site experts each take a side on whether or not James Harden should be shopped. It’s hard to find a single player that’s had as big an impact on their team in recent years a...

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Looking back at when Jimmy Butler spurned the Rockets’ hot pursuit

Josh Paredes — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:59:52 +0000

In the free agency period of 2019, the Houston Rockets were willing to make all moves necessary to acquire Jimmy Butler, but the All-Star turned them away. While the Houston Rockets mull over what they can possibly do to improve next season, the one th...

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Rockets: Charles Barkley reveals raw reaction to Kenny walking off set

Josh Paredes — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:24:29 +0000

When former Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith walked off the set of Inside the NBA, it took the crew by surprise, including his co-host, Charles Barkley. On August 26th, the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to sit out of their playoff game set off a cha...

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Houston Rockets: Vernon Maxwell isn’t big on small ball

Josh Paredes — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:30:32 +0000

Vernon Maxwell knew the Houston Rockets had their work cut out for them in the playoffs with their small-ball style of play. Once the Houston Rockets pulled the trigger on trading away Clint Capela for Robert Covington, there was no turning back from s...

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5 Clutch City Houston Rockets that would revamp the team’s staff

Josh Paredes — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:04:30 +0000

The Houston Rockets could use championship experience to get them where they need to be, and several former Rockets would thrive in staff roles. The 2020 NBA offseason will be filled with uncertainty for several teams, most notably in the coaching depa...

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Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets: ‘They’re back to the bottom.’

Josh Paredes — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:34 +0000

The Houston Rockets exited the postseason earlier than expected, and some in the media, like Charles Barkley, aren’t optimistic about their future. There’s no way around it — the end of the season was a bitter one for the Houston Rock...

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J.J. Redick: ‘Daryl Morey and the Houston Rockets deserve a lot of credit.’

Josh Paredes — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:00:17 +0000

When hope seemed lost after Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors, the Houston Rockets swung for the fences, says J.J. Redick. The Houston Rockets may have fallen short this season, but they made waves during what was expected to be a domi...

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Houston Rockets: 15 Voters that left James Harden off MVP ballot entirely

Josh Paredes — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:17:07 +0000

The media that votes for the NBA’s MVP get five selections of which to assign points and Houston Rockets star James Harden was left off 15 ballots entirely. On Friday, the NBA announced Giannis Antetokounmpo won his second consecutive MVP aw...

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Houston Rockets wishlist: 5 Guys that could help Russell Westbrook’s shot

Josh Paredes — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:00:11 +0000

Russell Westbrook doesn’t have the most reliable jump shot, which cost the Houston Rockets in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s no secret that the Houston Rockets run an offense almost exclusively built on driving to the hoo...

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