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A questionable call late in Wednesday’s Houston Rockets-Golden State Warriors game helped decide which team advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. The Warriors led the Rockets 90-89 with under 30 seconds remaining in their …
To say that Steve Kerr felt like he was in hostile territory for the Golden State Warriors’ Wednesday matchup against the Houston Rockets would be a massive understatement. The Rockets hosted the Warriors in an NBA Cup clash at Toyota Center in …
Jimmy Butler’s hot stove may be nearing a boiling point. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday that the Miami Heat are now open to fielding trade offers for the six-time All-Star forward Butler and would be willing to make a deal if the …
Ime Udoka was ejected from the Houston Rockets’ game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, and it sounds like the coach has zero regrets over the way he exploded. Both Udoka and Rockets star forward Alperen Sengun were ejected late in …
The NBA is making it a hat trick in terms of big mistakes on game-winning plays over the last week. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Houston Rockets on Monday thanks to a chaotic final sequence. With Milwaukee trailing 100-99, Bucks star Giannis …
Giannis Antetokounmpo might just pull a Moses Malone and play for both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Houston Rockets. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to his Substack page this week that rival teams are beginning to consider the Rockets as a …
Jimmy Butler has spent just one-and-a-half of his 14 career seasons in the Western Conference, but that number could soon be going up. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack on Sunday that the Houston Rockets have increasingly been …
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has agreed to a rookie extension with the team, and the agreement contains one notable clause that is an NBA first. Green is signing a three-year contract extension with the Rockets worth $106 million, according to …
The Houston Rockets have decided to kick the tires on a blast from the past. Houston announced on Tuesday that they have signed free agent center Thon Maker. Kelly Iko of The Athletic adds that it is an Exhibit 10 deal for Maker with Houston. Now 27, …
The Houston Rockets are officially waiving former first-round pick AJ Griffin, who has decided to cut his NBA career short at the age of 21. Reports emerged earlier this month about Griffin’s desire to “step away” from the game of …
The Houston Rockets continue to pile up assets. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Thursday that the Rockets have acquired young forward AJ Griffin in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. Houston will be sending back the No. 44 overall pick in this …
The Houston Rockets might be willing to obliterate one timeline to chase another. In an appearance Wednesday on “Get Up,” Brian Windhorst of ESPN suggested that Houston could potentially be open to dealing young big man Alperen Sengun. Windhorst …
The Houston Rockets seem to be laying the groundwork to make a run at trading for Kevin Durant, but that does not mean the two-time NBA Finals MVP wants out of Phoenix. On Tuesday, the Rockets completed a trade with the Brooklyn Nets that involved …
The Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets on Tuesday completed a trade involving nothing but draft picks. Did the complex deal help kickstart the Rockets’ pursuit of Kevin Durant? According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets acquired …
The Houston Rockets may be looking to consolidate in their backcourt this offseason. Kelly Iko of The Athletic spoke this week on the Rockets’ situation heading into the summer. Iko said that he believes guard Aaron Holiday will leave the …
It may be open season near the top of this year’s NBA Draft. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports this week that the Houston Rockets, who hold the No. 3 overall selection in next month’s draft, will discuss the pick in trade talks leading …
