Mark Camarena - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/mark-camarena/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:50 +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 Mark Camarena - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/mark-camarena/ 32 32 103504436 Ranking Rafael Stone’s 4 best moves as Houston Rockets GM https://houstonnewmedia.org/ranking-rafael-stones-4-best-moves-as-houston-rockets-gm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ranking-rafael-stones-4-best-moves-as-houston-rockets-gm Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:50 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=86337 When former Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey stepped down on October 1st, 2020, he left the franchise in a tough situation. The Rockets had poor cap space, no draft capital, and an aging and disgruntled roster. The franchise, after year...

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]]> 108340 Houston Rockets: The case for John Wall to make the All-Star team https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-the-case-for-john-wall-to-make-the-all-star-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-the-case-for-john-wall-to-make-the-all-star-team Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:00:03 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=86166 From 2013-18 there was not an NBA All-Star game without new Houston Rockets superstar guard, John Wall. After a devastating Achilles injury, Wall would not see an NBA court for nearly two years. In year one in the Space City, Wall looks to be progressi...

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]]> 107807 Why Rockets’ James Harden is more valuable than Steph Curry https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-rockets-james-harden-is-more-valuable-than-steph-curry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-rockets-james-harden-is-more-valuable-than-steph-curry Sun, 27 Dec 2020 19:18:17 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=85272 Houston Rockets star James Harden has proven time and time again to be more valuable than Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. James Harden is proving to be more valuable to the Houston Rockets than Stephen Curry is to the Golden State Warriors s...

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]]> 98656 What P.J. Tucker’s recent comments mean for the Rockets https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-p-j-tuckers-recent-comments-mean-for-the-rockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-p-j-tuckers-recent-comments-mean-for-the-rockets Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:00:01 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=85099 Houston Rockets veteran P.J. Tucker has been very cryptic on social media about his thoughts about the franchise and his media exchange on Monday was no different. Along with the James Harden saga this offseason and preseason, the Houston Rockets also ...

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]]> 96303 What a John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins reunion means for Rockets https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-a-john-wall-and-demarcus-cousins-reunion-means-for-rockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-a-john-wall-and-demarcus-cousins-reunion-means-for-rockets Sat, 05 Dec 2020 17:35:46 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=84939 The reuniting of former Kentucky teammates DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall for the Houston Rockets provides them both with a chance at redemption to prove they are still among the league’s best. On Wednesday evening the announcement of the Houston...

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]]> 94115 Is John Wall the missing ingredient for the Houston Rockets? https://houstonnewmedia.org/is-john-wall-the-missing-ingredient-for-the-houston-rockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-john-wall-the-missing-ingredient-for-the-houston-rockets Fri, 04 Dec 2020 15:00:57 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=84901 Does the Houston Rockets’ surprising move to acquire John Wall suddenly improve their title chances? Just when the NBA offseason had appeared to calm down, the Houston Rockets pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal to land four-time All-Star Jo...

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]]> 93892 Why the Houston Rockets should look at Tristan Thompson https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-the-houston-rockets-should-look-at-tristan-thompson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-houston-rockets-should-look-at-tristan-thompson Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:28:26 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=84603 Following the Houston Rockets signing of free-agent Christian Wood, the front office should now set their sights on big man Tristan Thompson. There is no denying that Christian Wood was a great addition for the Houston Rockets, as he proved to be a for...

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]]> 91234 Identifying several trade packages for Rockets’ veteran P.J. Tucker https://houstonnewmedia.org/identifying-several-trade-packages-for-rockets-veteran-p-j-tucker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=identifying-several-trade-packages-for-rockets-veteran-p-j-tucker Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:30:54 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=84478 With reports circulating about P.J. Tucker’s unhappiness with his contract situation and teams showing interest in his services, the Houston Rockets’ veteran shooter could be on the move soon. There is a lot of chatter surrounding the Houst...

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]]> 90189 Will Stephen Silas thrive with the Rockets like he did with the Mavs? https://houstonnewmedia.org/will-stephen-silas-thrive-with-the-rockets-like-he-did-with-the-mavs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-stephen-silas-thrive-with-the-rockets-like-he-did-with-the-mavs Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:30:36 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=84169 With the Houston Rockets hiring Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Stephen Silas, it’s worth assessing whether Silas’ success with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis will carry over to James Harden and Russell Westbrook. The Houston Rockets m...

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]]> 85863 Why the Rockets must bring back Gerald Green https://houstonnewmedia.org/why-the-rockets-must-bring-back-gerald-green/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-the-rockets-must-bring-back-gerald-green Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:30:56 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=84101 With the Houston Rockets in need of additional shooters while also being on a limited budget, Gerald Green should be in store for a reunion with the franchise. After being traded away in a four-team deal earlier this year, Houston native Gerald Green f...

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]]> 84638 3 trades that would send Joel Embiid to the Rockets https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-trades-that-would-send-joel-embiid-to-the-rockets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-trades-that-would-send-joel-embiid-to-the-rockets Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:30:42 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=83876 With the Houston Rockets reportedly interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers’ star Joel Embiid, here are three trades that would send Embiid to the Rockets. The rumor of the Houston Rockets seeking to clean house to trade for Philadelphia 76e...

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]]> 83071 Should the Houston Rockets consider Isaiah Thomas if Rivers departs? https://houstonnewmedia.org/should-the-houston-rockets-consider-isaiah-thomas-if-rivers-departs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-the-houston-rockets-consider-isaiah-thomas-if-rivers-departs Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:30:35 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=83605 With Austin Rivers potentially parting ways with the Houston Rockets this offseason, a revived Isaiah Thomas could be an option in Space City. After battling a hip injury in the last few years of his well-traveled NBA career, Isaiah Thomas informed ESP...

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]]> 80026 Houston Rockets: 3 Trades that would ship out Eric Gordon https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-trades-that-would-ship-out-eric-gordon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-trades-that-would-ship-out-eric-gordon Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:15:49 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=83398 Eric Gordon’s inconsistent season for the Houston Rockets shows that it’s time to explore potential trade options, but dealing with his large contract means they may have to give up more. It’s safe to assume that Eric Gordon‘s t...

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]]> 78392 4 Centers the Houston Rockets should target in free agency https://houstonnewmedia.org/4-centers-the-houston-rockets-should-target-in-free-agency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-centers-the-houston-rockets-should-target-in-free-agency Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:30:35 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=83228 The Houston Rockets’ lack of a true center backfired on them in the Western Conference Semifinals. This year’s free agent class could fill the void. The Houston Rockets‘ micro-ball experiment should not yet be classified as a failure,...

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]]> 76897 Which Houston Rockets are untouchable this offseason? https://houstonnewmedia.org/which-houston-rockets-are-untouchable-this-offseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-houston-rockets-are-untouchable-this-offseason Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:00:31 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=82848 With another Houston Rockets season wrapped up, the team looks to embark on a productive offseason to get the right pieces for another campaign. The elimination of the 2019-20 Houston Rockets was a tough pill to swallow. Houston’s micro-ball...

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]]> 74344 House or not, the Houston Rockets showed embarrassing effort in Game 4 https://houstonnewmedia.org/house-or-not-the-houston-rockets-showed-embarrassing-effort-in-game-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=house-or-not-the-houston-rockets-showed-embarrassing-effort-in-game-4 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:28:38 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=82747 In the absence of Danuel House, the Houston Rockets struggled to generate offense and exert the defensive effort they’ve exerted all season. Game 4 is officially in the books, and the Houston Rockets find themselves in a 3-1 hole. The Los Angeles...

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]]> 73513 The Houston Rockets have a distinct Game 1 advantage over the Lakers https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-houston-rockets-have-a-distinct-game-1-advantage-over-the-lakers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-houston-rockets-have-a-distinct-game-1-advantage-over-the-lakers Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:00:40 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=82557 While the Houston Rockets were duking it out with the Thunder, the Los Angeles Lakers were resting, which could actually hurt them in this series. After an intense Game 7 against the Thunder on Wednesday, the Houston Rockets will retake the court on Fr...

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]]> 71701 Houston Rockets: Defense dominates in our 3 takeaways from Game 2 win https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-defense-dominates-in-our-3-takeaways-from-game-2-win/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-defense-dominates-in-our-3-takeaways-from-game-2-win Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:36:23 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=82100 The Houston Rockets faced a more determined Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, and despite a shooting night to forget, the bench picked up momentum in the clutch to seal a deciding victory and go up 2-0. This game was all about momentum. Both teams exc...

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]]> 68549 3 Houston Rockets that need to improve significantly in the playoffs https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-houston-rockets-that-need-to-improve-significantly-in-the-playoffs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-houston-rockets-that-need-to-improve-significantly-in-the-playoffs Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:00:19 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=81920 Without superstar Russell Westbrook, the Houston Rockets will need guys other than James Harden to show some consistency if they want to contend for a title. James Harden is ready to embark on his eighth playoff campaign as the leader of the Houston Ro...

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]]> 67441 Player grades from the Rockets’ poor-shooting game against the Pacers https://houstonnewmedia.org/player-grades-from-the-rockets-poor-shooting-game-against-the-pacers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=player-grades-from-the-rockets-poor-shooting-game-against-the-pacers Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:00:57 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=81684 The Houston Rockets couldn’t buy a shot from the outside against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, leading to some poor performances. Despite James Harden’s big day on Wednesday, the Houston Rockets were unable to capture a win against the I...

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