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Former executive lauds Stephen Silas’s path to becoming head coach

Anthony Duckett — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:00:08 +0000

When the Houston Rockets were undergoing their search for the 15th coach in franchise history, it was clear that the front office was going to take its time to make sure the Rockets made the right hire. The Rockets’ coaching search took six weeks...

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Rockets: 3 trades to send Eric Gordon to the Pacers

Anthony Duckett — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:00:47 +0000

On Friday, reports surfaced that the Houston Rockets had been in contact with the Indiana Pacers regarding a potential trade. The Pacers are reportedly looking for a veteran player that will help them in the immediate future and are willing to get rid ...

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Rockets: 2 reasons why Matt Bullard will excel in the front office role

Kurt Olson — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:00:03 +0000

When the news broke that Matt Bullard would not be calling Houston Rockets games anymore, it was like a follow-up to the gut-punch that was Bill Worrell’s retirement. But while Bull’s voice will not be heard on Houstonians’ television...

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Houston Rockets: Grading the James Harden trades not taken

N.B. Lindberg — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:49 +0000

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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Houston Rockets: 3 Prospects to target in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft

Lachard Binkley — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:30:38 +0000

What if I told you the Houston Rockets have four picks in this year’s draft? It could happen if the Rockets repeat last year’s draft strategy where they purchased the Pistons’ second-round pick via the Lakers. I am sure you are t...

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The lesson that the 2021 NBA Finals has taught the Rockets

Joseph Espritt — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:17:05 +0000

Former Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker has beaten almost all of his former Rockets teammates this postseason. Tucker’s Milwaukee Bucks have defeated Trevor Ariza and the Miami Heat, James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets, to Clint Capela and the ...

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How Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is committing to change

Anthony Duckett — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:56:48 +0000

Since Houston businessman Tilman Fertitta purchased the Houston Rockets in 2017, he’s seen essentially every stage of the Rockets. When Fertitta first inherited the franchise, the Rockets had the best record in the NBA, as they went 65-17 in 2017...

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Houston Rockets roundtable: 3 questions about the team’s future

Lachard Binkley — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:41:42 +0000

The Houston Rockets are a few weeks away from one of the biggest decisions in franchise history. On July 29th the Rockets will be selecting second in the 2021 draft. It has been a constant debate of what the Rockets should do with the pick, as Rockets ...

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Chris Paul unveils the key to the Rockets success in 2017-18

Anthony Duckett — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 14:00:08 +0000

Heading into the 2017-18 season the Houston Rockets faced many questions about fit. Former Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey had just agreed to a trade with the LA Clippers for Chris Paul, leading many to wonder how Paul and former Rockets star James...

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NBA analyst cites James Harden’s Rockets’ exit as cautionary tale

Anthony Duckett — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:30:12 +0000

Prior to the start of the season James Harden and the Houston Rockets had different objectives for 2020-21. Harden was hoping to get to the Brooklyn Nets and the Rockets were hoping to convince him to stay in the Space City. Although Harden was under c...

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How Rockets’ owner Tilman Fertitta got the last laugh

Anthony Duckett — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:00:47 +0000

In many regards, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has constantly been the scapegoat within the Rockets fanbase. Part of this is simply because Fertitta was one of the newest faces with significant power within the organization at a time when the R...

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Shaq explains how Jrue Holiday can learn from the Rockets

Anthony Duckett — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:00:43 +0000

Thanks to former Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul, the Phoenix Suns are only three games away from winning their first title in franchise history, as the Suns walked away with a Game 1 victory on Tuesday night. Paul was the leading scorer in the contes...

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Houston Rockets: 3 trades of John Wall to the Clippers, Spurs, and Bulls

N.B. Lindberg — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:45:02 +0000

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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Houston Rockets hire Chris Wallace, architect of ‘Grit and Grind’ Grizzlies

N.B. Lindberg — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:45:18 +0000

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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Rockets: Kendrick Perkins shares perception of Stephen Silas around the league

Anthony Duckett — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:01:50 +0000

Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas waited decades to land a head coaching opportunity in the NBA, as he saw many others who were often not as qualified as he was get a chance to roam the sidelines before him. Although Silas had been glued to an assist...

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Kendrick Perkins gives thoughts on Rockets’ lottery pick, rebuild

Anthony Duckett — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:00:39 +0000

As the Houston Rockets‘ front office prepares for the offseason, they face a bevy of tough decisions. Part of that has been made much easier by the fact that they landed the second overall pick in this month’s draft. However, it’ll be...

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Rockets: Time to return the slander towards Rachel Nichols

Anthony Duckett — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 21:33:39 +0000

The Houston Rockets have had their fair share of skeptics and naysayers over the years, ranging from Bill Simmons to Brian Windhorst to Max Kellerman and on (the list goes on but I think you get the point). Perhaps one of the most consistent anti-Rocke...

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3 players that would be a perfect fit for the Houston Rockets at 23 or 24

Lachard Binkley — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:45:24 +0000

With the NBA draft lottery now in the books, the Houston Rockets finally have clarity in the upcoming NBA draft. While fans are not in agreement on who should go at number two, the Rockets front office will be busy zeroing in on a few pl...

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Houston Rockets: It’s official, Tilman Fertitta was wrong about Chris Paul

N.B. Lindberg — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:20:18 +0000

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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Houston Rockets: Top-8 Rockets ranked by trade value

N.B. Lindberg — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:49:12 +0000

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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