After being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets find themselves without a head coach. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Mike D’Antoni has informed the Rockets that he will not return next season and plans to become a free agent. D’Antoni, who joined the Rockets in 2016, led the organization to a […]
Draymond Green has an interesting message for big men around the NBA. Green sees the Lakers vs Rockets series as something of a turning point in the center position. While the Lakers still have classic big men like Dwight Howard and Anthony Davis, the Rockets lean on smaller lineups. 6-foot-7 Robert Covington was Houston’s tallest […]
After the Los Angeles Lakers dropped game one of the Western Conference Semifinals to the Houston Rockets, Magic Johnson seems concerned. Johnson had a stark warning for his former team after their 112-97 defeat to the Rockets. He suggested that they’d be in serious trouble if they treated Houston like their first-round opponents from Portland. […]
Houston Rockets superstar guard Russell Westbrook has announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus. “I tested positive for covid-19 prior to my teams departure to Orlando,” Westbrook wrote. “I’m currently feeling well, quarantined and looking forward to rejoining my teammates when I am cleared. Thank you for all the well wishes and continued support. […]
James Harden didn’t like a joke Giannis Antetokounmpo made about him and has finally decided to clap back. During the All-Star draft, Giannis was asked why he didn’t draft James Harden and he said he wanted someone to pass the ball. Harden pushed back at Antetokounmpo’s draft comments in an interview released on Friday morning. “I average more […]
The NBA trade deadline and All-Star Weekend has come and gone with potential title contenders making some moves, while others didn’t. With most of the league passed the 52 game mark, it’s time to identify the contenders and pretenders for the 2019-2020 NBA championships. Contenders: Los Angeles Clippers: The Clippers are already the deepest team […]
Could Russell Westbrook already be on his way out of Houston? Rumors are starting to swirl that while the James Harden and Westbrook experience is good enough to make the Rockets a top-four team in the West, general manager Daryl Morey is open to moving the star. “I think Westbrook is available,” The Ringer’s Ryen […]
Patrick Beverley was ejected towards the end of the LA Clippers’ 122-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and nobody was happier about that outcome than Russell Westbrook. Beverley picked up a foul while playing defense late in the game. He was called for a technical foul after complaining about the personal foul […]
Are the two Los Angeles teams going to continue to dominate the Western Conference the way they have in the early going of the 2019-20 season? Oddsmakers believe so. According to sportsbettingdime.com, the Lakers lead the odds to win the Western Conference, followed closely by the Clippers. The two teams cross paths on Christmas day […]
A week full of Lizzo is continuing. After throwing the yams out for the world to see at the Los Angeles Lakers game, she was named the Entertainer of the Year by TIME. The Staples Center may not be the only hardwood you see her on this NBA season. The Houston Rockets noticed the “Truth […]
Everyone believes in theories, but some theories could be accurate. Reddit user AngryCentrist, a Rockets fan, went to great lengths this week to see if Harden’s performance in road games could be positively or negatively impacted by the quality of gentlemen’s clubs in the city in which the Rockets are playing. His methodology was actually […]
In what could be the last NBA Offseason bomb to go off, this bomb clearly ended an era in Oklahoma City. The Houston Rockets have acquired Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder for Chris Paul, first-round picks in 2024 and 2026 along with pick swaps in 2021 and 2025. The picks in 2024 and […]
No genre in music does the art of a good remix quite like Hip-Hop, so it makes perfect sense that Mitchell & Ness would tap Travis Scott, one of the biggest hitmakers in rap music right now, to put a spin on his home team’s jersey to kick off the new NBA Remix Campaign. Advertisement […]
Whether it’s Chinese New Year swag or MJ memorabilia literally made of gold, Mitchell & Ness always comes through with a proper dose of athletic apparel. The sportswear stalwart now has an offering of NBA gear that plays up on the current worn-in look when it comes to fashion. Advertisement Aptly titled the “Washed […]
Former Houston Rockets player Steve Francis has beaten his 2017 hit and run case. According to the complaint obtained by Bossip, alleged victim Alfred Cerino said Francis rear-ended him in early December 2017 in Houston. Instead of stopping Francis waved Cerino off the highway. Francis never pulled over but fled the scene, with Cerino in following behind him, according […]
Have you ever wondered what becomes of official NBA jerseys when a player gets traded or decides to “take their talents” elsewhere? Sure, some fans keep them as nostalgic keepsakes, while others might find a more toasty approach — we’re looking straight at you, Cavs fans! — but upcycling-savvy business venture Looptworks found a better, […]
To say that it’s been an interesting year for Carmelo Anthony would be a gross understatement. The 10-time All-Star and 3-Time Olympic gold medalist began this season with a trade to the Atlanta Hawks who brought out his contract from the Oklahoma Thunder, making his path to the Houston Rockets possible. After only 10 games, […]
The NBA Season has reached the midpoint and is headed to the All-Star break and for the most part, everything has been quiet on the Carmelo Anthony front. Many fans have thought it was a wrap for the legendary scoring machine, however, The Athletic is reporting Melo may have a new team by the February 7 […]
Defending NBA MVP James Harden wanted to spread some holiday cheer to those less fortunate. According to TMZ Sports, Harden and his foundation took 70 children on a shopping spree Monday at a Target in Pearland, Texas. It’s unclear how much Harden spent on the endeavor, although TMZ reported the children received gift cards with a “couple […]
J.R. Smith, who has all but been shunned from the Cleveland Cavaliers, is reportedly a potential acquisition target for the Houston Rockets, according to New York Times reporter Marc Stein. The Rockets have expressed exploratory interest in acquiring JR Smith, according to league sources. Smith is currently on hiatus from the Cavaliers as Cleveland seeks […]
