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The James Harden trade had a profound effect not only on the Houston Rockets but the entire NBA. When a player as great as Harden changes teams it completely alters the league’s power dynamics. The Brooklyn Nets went from championship contender t…
Read MoreWhen the Houston Rockets acquiesced to James Harden’s trade demand the NBA world whipped into a frenzy. Would the Denver Nuggets offer up Michael Porter Jr? What about all the trades that saw the Philadelphia 76ers swap Ben Simmons for Harden? S…
Read MoreHouston Rockets fans have long been aware of James Harden’s frivolous life outside of basketball. Harden became known throughout league circles for his work-hard-play-hard lifestyle, which saw him become one of the league’s best players and…
Read MoreThe 2021 NBA Draft has the chance to completely change the Houston Rockets franchise. Armed with three first-round picks the Rockets are in a prime position to inject some much-needed youth into what had become an aging roster. The Rockets currently ha…
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the Houston Rockets would like to get off of John Wall’s contract. Owed $44.3 million this upcoming season and with a $47.3 million player option for 2022-23, Wall will be one of the most well-compensated players in the …
Read MoreAccording to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Houston Rockets are hiring Chris Wallace to act as director of scouting. Wallace brings an impressive CV to Houston, he was the general manager of the Boston Celtics from January 2001 to May 2003 and th…
Read MoreWhile the NBA world deservedly bashes ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols for her remarks on diversity, there should be a moment for all fans, the Houston Rockets included, to collectively reflect on what they can do better to promote diversity in the sport o…
Read MoreThe Houston Rockets need to think long and hard about who they select with the number two pick in the 2021 NBA draft. After losing the most games in the league last season, it is imperative they find a franchise player with the selection. The Rockets h…
Read MoreWhen the Houston Rockets landed the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft there was a small sense that the franchise had missed out. After winning three fewer games than the next worst team in the league, no franchise needed the first overall pick …
Read MoreHouston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has a reputation for being an astute businessman. Forbes has called him the “world’s richest restaurateur,” he was the star of the CNBC show Billion Dollar Buyer, and he was able to buy the…
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