N.B. Lindberg - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/n-b-lindberg/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 N.B. Lindberg - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/n-b-lindberg/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Rockets: Grading the James Harden trades not taken https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-grading-the-james-harden-trades-not-taken/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-grading-the-james-harden-trades-not-taken Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:49 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88314 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...

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]]> 140265 Houston Rockets: Projecting the Brooklyn Nets’ draft picks to 2027 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-projecting-the-brooklyn-nets-draft-picks-to-2027/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-projecting-the-brooklyn-nets-draft-picks-to-2027 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:39:59 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88316 When 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...

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]]> 140006 Houston Rockets: James Harden stopped by French police with Lil Baby https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-james-harden-stopped-by-french-police-with-lil-baby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-james-harden-stopped-by-french-police-with-lil-baby Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:34:01 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88321 Houston 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...

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]]> 139969 Houston Rockets Mock NBA Draft 1.0 https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-mock-nba-draft-1-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-mock-nba-draft-1-0 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:30:17 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88283 The 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...

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]]> 139636 Houston Rockets: 3 trades of John Wall to the Clippers, Spurs, and Bulls https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-trades-of-john-wall-to-the-clippers-spurs-and-bulls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-trades-of-john-wall-to-the-clippers-spurs-and-bulls Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:45:02 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88250 It’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 ...

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]]> 139219 Houston Rockets hire Chris Wallace, architect of ‘Grit and Grind’ Grizzlies https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-hire-chris-wallace-architect-of-grit-and-grind-grizzlies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-hire-chris-wallace-architect-of-grit-and-grind-grizzlies Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:45:18 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88240 According 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...

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]]> 139145 Houston Rockets fans: Time to reflect in light of the Rachel Nichols bombshell  https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-fans-time-to-reflect-in-light-of-the-rachel-nichols-bombshell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-fans-time-to-reflect-in-light-of-the-rachel-nichols-bombshell Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:45:29 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88227 While 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...

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]]> 139043 Houston Rockets: 3 reasons to select Jalen Suggs in the NBA Draft  https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-reasons-to-select-jalen-suggs-in-the-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-reasons-to-select-jalen-suggs-in-the-nba-draft Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:45:18 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88215 The 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...

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]]> 139028 NBA Rumors: Why the Houston Rockets shouldn’t trade up to no. 1 in NBA Draft https://houstonnewmedia.org/nba-rumors-why-the-houston-rockets-shouldnt-trade-up-to-no-1-in-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-rumors-why-the-houston-rockets-shouldnt-trade-up-to-no-1-in-nba-draft Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:35:21 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88165 When 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 ...

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]]> 138581 Houston Rockets: It’s official, Tilman Fertitta was wrong about Chris Paul https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-its-official-tilman-fertitta-was-wrong-about-chris-paul/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-its-official-tilman-fertitta-was-wrong-about-chris-paul Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:20:18 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88150 Houston 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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]]> 138365 Houston Rockets: Top-8 Rockets ranked by trade value https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-top-8-rockets-ranked-by-trade-value/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-top-8-rockets-ranked-by-trade-value Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:49:12 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88145 With each passing day, the NBA Draft is one step closer for the Houston Rockets. After enduring one of the franchise’s worst seasons the Rockets enter the offseason for the first time in ages with their minds fully set on a rebuild. The Rockets w...

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]]> 138170 Houston Rockets: 3 biggest questions this offseason  https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-biggest-questions-this-offseason/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-biggest-questions-this-offseason Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:56:35 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88141 The Houston Rockets enter the 2021 offseason with more questions than answers. An unsurprising development for a team coming off a season where they posted the worst record in the league. Rockets’ owner Tilman Fertitta has let it be known that ge...

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]]> 138139 Houston Rockets: Which NBA Draft prospect is the best fit at no. 2? https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-which-nba-draft-prospect-is-the-best-fit-at-no-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-which-nba-draft-prospect-is-the-best-fit-at-no-2 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:30:48 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88135 The Houston Rockets have a tough decision to make with the number two pick in the 2021 NBA draft. If the Detroit Pistons select Cade Cunningham with the first pick, then the Rockets have to decide if Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, or Jalen Suggs is the righ...

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]]> 137838 Houston Rockets: Why Cade Cunningham isn’t a lock at no. 1 in NBA Draft https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-why-cade-cunningham-isnt-a-lock-at-no-1-in-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-why-cade-cunningham-isnt-a-lock-at-no-1-in-nba-draft Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:45:56 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88126 The Houston Rockets fell one pick short of the ultimate prize at the NBA’s draft lottery. With Rockets’ great and 1984 number one overall pick Hakeem Olajuwon representing the franchise at the lottery there seemed like an air of inevitabili...

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]]> 137572 Houston Rockets: 3 trades of Christian Wood to the Golden State Warriors https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-trades-of-christian-wood-to-the-golden-state-warriors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-trades-of-christian-wood-to-the-golden-state-warriors Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:03:26 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88117 The Houston Rockets are in the midst of a rebuild. After years of making deep postseason runs the franchise crumbled to the league’s worst record. A large part of that was due to the Rockets’ losing James Harden, but of equal responsibility...

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]]> 137472 3 reason why the Houston Rockets should draft Jalen Green https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-reason-why-the-houston-rockets-should-draft-jalen-green/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-reason-why-the-houston-rockets-should-draft-jalen-green Sat, 26 Jun 2021 11:30:12 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88109 The Houston Rockets have one of the toughest decisions to make of any NBA front office. Who to select with the second pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. What makes the second overall pick the most difficult selection is the combination of near-endless possibi...

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]]> 137232 Houston Rockets: 2 Pros and cons to trading back in NBA Draft https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-2-pros-and-cons-to-trading-back-in-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-2-pros-and-cons-to-trading-back-in-nba-draft Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:30:17 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88093 The Houston Rockets will make the second selection of the 2021 NBA draft. After not having a first-round pick since 2015 the Rockets are looking to make up for lost time and have three picks over the first 24 selections. Would the Houston Rockets trade...

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]]> 136955 3 reasons the Houston Rockets should select Evan Mobley in NBA Draft https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-reasons-the-houston-rockets-should-select-evan-mobley-in-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-reasons-the-houston-rockets-should-select-evan-mobley-in-nba-draft Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:45:27 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88084 The Houston Rockets avoided a catastrophe on the NBA draft lottery night when their pick fell in the top-four. While they didn’t walk away that night with the ultimate prize, the first pick, they landed the next best thing. The number two overall...

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]]> 136837 Houston Rockets: 3 options for pick No. 2 after NBA Draft Lottery https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-options-for-pick-no-2-after-nba-draft-lottery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-options-for-pick-no-2-after-nba-draft-lottery Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:30:18 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88068 Last night was a moment of relief for the Houston Rockets franchise. For weeks a dark cloud hung over the franchise as it apprehensively waited on the results of the NBA draft lottery. The Rockets’ anxiety was well warranted, as there was almost ...

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]]> 136520 Houston Rockets: 37 best prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-37-best-prospects-in-the-2021-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-37-best-prospects-in-the-2021-nba-draft Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:30:36 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88058 The Houston Rockets will have three first-round picks in the upcoming 2021 NBA draft. Two of those picks are already set in stone with the 23rd and 24th picks, but the Rockets’ own first-round pick will be determined by tonight’s NBA draft ...

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