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Rockets' Amen Thompson grabbing Heat's Tyler Herro by the jersey

NBA announces punishments for Heat-Rockets fight

Multiple suspensions have been handed out for Sunday night’s brouhaha between the Miami Heat and the Houston Rockets. The NBA announced Tuesday that Rockets forward Amen Thompson has been suspended for two games without pay for his role in the …

Rockets' Amen Thompson grabbing Heat's Tyler Herro by the jersey

Former Rockets player prepared to pay fines for team’s fight

An ugly fight broke out late in Sunday night’s game between the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets, and Vernon Maxwell is proud of the way his former team handled itself. The Heat were leading the Rockets 99-94 with just over 30 seconds left at …

Rockets' Amen Thompson grabbing Heat's Tyler Herro by the jersey

Six players, coaches ejected after fight breaks out during Rockets-Heat game

The Houston Rockets and Miami Heat did not wait for New Year’s Eve to set off some fireworks. Tempers flared as the Heat led the Rockets 99-94 with just over 30 seconds left at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. As Miami prepared to inbound from …

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet bumping Marc Davis

Fred VanVleet ejected after bumping referee Marc Davis

A slight nudge was all it took for Fred VanVleet to get ejected Sunday in the Houston Rockets’ game against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Heat forward Nikola Jovic hit a three with 47.1 seconds left to put Miami up 98-94, …

De'Aaron Fox in warmups

De’Aaron Fox linked to 3 new playoff teams in possible trade

The Sacramento Kings continue to lose, and that means that the vultures for De’Aaron Fox may be multiplying. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported on “The Hoop Collective” podcast this week that the Houston Rockets are a team to watch …

Jimmy Butler in a black Heat jersey

Notable Jimmy Butler suitor is reportedly unlikely to pursue trade

Jimmy Butler has reportedly identified a handful of teams that he would like to be traded to if the Miami Heat opt to move him. Unfortunately for him, one of those teams might not be interested in him. The Houston Rockets are considered “highly …

Steve Kerr in disbelief during Rockets-Warriors NBA Cup game

Warriors-Rockets NBA Cup elimination game decided by controversial call

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 …

Warriors coach Steve Kerr in a blue warmup jacket

Steve Kerr has viral quote about Rockets’ hellish NBA Cup court

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 holds the ball

3 teams linked to Jimmy Butler amid report about Heat being open to trade

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 at a press conference

Ime Udoka unloads on officials in vulgar rant after ejection

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 …

Giannis Antetokounmpo stepping out of bounds

NBA admits to big mistake on game-winning play by Bucks

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 on the court

Interesting West team emerging as Giannis Antetokounmpo trade suitor

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 in a black Heat jersey

Surprise NBA team could enter sweepstakes for Jimmy Butler?

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 …

Jalen Green smiling

Jalen Green agrees to unprecedented rookie extension with Rockets

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 …

NBA court logo

Former draft bust making NBA comeback with West playoff hopeful

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, …

AJ Griffin in a Hawks uniform

Former 1st-round pick makes big decision

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 …

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