NBA News - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/nba-news/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:49 +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 NBA News - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/tag/nba-news/ 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 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: 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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]]> 136200 Would this team of former Houston Rockets win the Championship? https://houstonnewmedia.org/would-this-team-of-former-houston-rockets-win-the-championship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=would-this-team-of-former-houston-rockets-win-the-championship Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:45:38 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88049 As the NBA playoffs rage on, Houston Rockets fans have seen their fair share of former Rockets helping teams in their quest for a championship. With P.J. Tucker set to face off against Clint Capela in the Eastern Conference Finals and Chris Paul battli...

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]]> 135983 2 Houston Rockets snubbed by the All-Defense team https://houstonnewmedia.org/2-houston-rockets-snubbed-by-the-all-defense-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-houston-rockets-snubbed-by-the-all-defense-team Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:45:35 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=88042 To no one’s surprise, no Houston Rocket made the NBA’s recently released All-NBA defensive team selections.  The expected names were there like Draymond Green and Rudy Gobert on the first team and Kawhi Leonard and Joel Embiid wrapping...

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]]> 134614 Houston Rockets: 3 trades that send John Wall to the New York Knicks  https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-3-trades-that-send-john-wall-to-the-new-york-knicks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-3-trades-that-send-john-wall-to-the-new-york-knicks Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:45:41 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87983 Reports have circulated that the New York Knicks have expressed interest in the Houston Rockets star point guard John Wall. A former NBA executive, in a conversation with the NBA Analysis Network, dropped the inside information on the Knicks&...

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]]> 133274 3 Trades the Houston Rockets could make for Damian Lillard  https://houstonnewmedia.org/3-trades-the-houston-rockets-could-make-for-damian-lillard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-trades-the-houston-rockets-could-make-for-damian-lillard Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:45:04 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87973 The Houston Rockets might have had the worst record in the league but they are only a season removed from the playoffs and if they play their cards right they could be back in the playoffs in short order. However, if the Rockets want to be back in...

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]]> 132901 Rockets: How the Houston Comets became the dynasty that started it all for the WNBA https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-how-the-houston-comets-became-the-dynasty-that-started-it-all-for-the-wnba/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-how-the-houston-comets-became-the-dynasty-that-started-it-all-for-the-wnba Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:14 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87865 The Houston Rockets‘ 2020-21 season is nearly over, as the NBA’s regular season will be effectively over on Sunday. However, this year marks the WNBA’s 25th anniversary with the season starting today for the 12 teams currently in the ...

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]]> 128098 Rockets: The key difference between the 2001-02 team and this one https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-the-key-difference-between-the-2001-02-team-and-this-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-the-key-difference-between-the-2001-02-team-and-this-one Sat, 08 May 2021 16:03:33 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87793   This year, to be frank, has been a horrible year for the Houston Rockets and their fans. Going all the way back to the offseason (which feels like years ago), the Rockets have traded away superstars, saw former general manager Daryl Morey leave ...

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]]> 126848 ESPN’s Jay Bilas was almost the Houston Rockets general manager https://houstonnewmedia.org/espns-jay-bilas-was-almost-the-houston-rockets-general-manager/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=espns-jay-bilas-was-almost-the-houston-rockets-general-manager Wed, 05 May 2021 11:15:37 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87778 The Houston Rockets have had incredible stability and continuity within their front office for the past decade. Daryl Morey, before stepping down this past offseason, had been the Rockets general manager since 2007. His replacement, Rafael Stone, had b...

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]]> 126168 How D.J. Augustin will help the Houston Rockets this year and next https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-d-j-augustin-will-help-the-houston-rockets-this-year-and-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-d-j-augustin-will-help-the-houston-rockets-this-year-and-next Tue, 30 Mar 2021 22:25:12 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87312 The Houston Rockets were the topic of conversation for weeks leading into the trade deadline. With players like P.J. Tucker and Victor Oladipo rumored to be available, the Rockets were looking to get assets back for the two veterans on expiring de...

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]]> 118913 Houston Rockets: Grading the Victor Oladipo trade  https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-grading-the-victor-oladipo-trade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-grading-the-victor-oladipo-trade Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:10:06 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87279 It has been reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that the Houston Rockets and the Miami Heat have agreed to a deal that will send Victor Oladipo to Miami in exchange for Avery Bradley, Kelly Olynyk, and a draft swap. The Victor Oladipo trade has ...

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]]> 117975 Houston Rockets: Norman Powell would be a perfect fit in Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-norman-powell-would-be-a-perfect-fit-in-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-norman-powell-would-be-a-perfect-fit-in-houston Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:30:11 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87266 The Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors have reportedly been engaged in trade talks that would send Norman Powell to Houston and Victor Oladipo to a third team with other assets and players headed to Toronto. While the deal may end up being too com...

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]]> 117935 Houston Rockets: What’s the right price for Aaron Gordon?  https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-whats-the-right-price-for-aaron-gordon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-whats-the-right-price-for-aaron-gordon Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:30:01 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87208 The Houston Rockets have reportedly been interested in trading for Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic. The 25-year-old power forward is enjoying the most efficient shooting season of his career, although in a limited role, and has been coveted by conten...

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]]> 117792 Houston Rockets: Why Victor Oladipo hasn’t been traded https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-why-victor-oladipo-hasnt-been-traded/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-why-victor-oladipo-hasnt-been-traded Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:48:55 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87207 When the Houston Rockets landed Victor Oladipo, as part of the James Harden trade, the immediate belief was that Oladipo would be headed to the trading block. After a disappointing start to his Rockets’ career, Oladipo’s name has been all ...

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]]> 117479 Houston Rockets: 5 buy-low candidates the Rockets should target https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-5-buy-low-candidates-the-rockets-should-target/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-5-buy-low-candidates-the-rockets-should-target Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:45:38 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87170 With the NBA trade deadline looming the Houston Rockets appear to be one of the few sellers with this season’s expanded playoff creating the illusion that more teams than ever are in the hunt. Most of the attention paid to the Rockets has been ov...

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]]> 116755 Houston Rockets: Grading the P.J. Tucker trade https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-grading-the-p-j-tucker-trade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-grading-the-p-j-tucker-trade Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:30:13 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87164 The Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to terms on a trade that will send P.J. Tucker, Rodions Kurucs, and Milwaukee’s 2022 first-round pick, acquired from Cleveland as part of the James Harden trade, to the Milwaukee Bucks for D.J. Augustin,...

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]]> 116515 Houston Rockets: How much P.J. Tucker’s trade value has declined https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-rockets-how-much-p-j-tuckers-trade-value-has-declined/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-rockets-how-much-p-j-tuckers-trade-value-has-declined Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:45:42 +0000 https://spacecityscoop.com/?p=87129 From the moment the Houston Rockets moved James Harden the franchise looked poised to move on from P.J. Tucker. Outside of Harden, no other player embodied the Rockets of the late 2010s more than Tucker. His defensive versatility allowed the Rockets to...

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