James Harden and Russell Westbrook are the most serious candidates for the MVP trophy this year alongside Chris Paul, Lebron James and Steph Curry. One of the most important things why they are a part of this list is because […]
Tag: Houston Rockets
James Harden hits LeBron James in the groin
Things got physical in Houston last night as the Houston Rockets managed to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. James Harden was doubled by LeBron James and James Jones at the top of the key and it seems like he […]
James Harden crossovers Ricky Rubio sending him to the floor
James Harden is playing like an MVP this season and is managing to hold the Houston Rockets at the top of the West without the help of Dwight Howard. Another proof of his MVP season was his performance against the […]
All the transactions of the 2015 NBA trade deadline
It was an intense afternoon in the NBA and one of the most productive NBA trade deadline days in recent memory with a lot of promising players on the move: Goran Dragic, Isaiah Thomas, Arron Afflalo, Reggie Jackson, Michael Carter-Williams. Brandon Knight, […]
Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets announce Chinese New Year NBA Jerseys
Two NBA teams with Asian ties will honor the Lunar New Year with special NBA jerseys designed for the Chinese New Year. The Golden State Warriors play in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region that historically has had a large […]
Where will the Big Three end up?
Once Lebron James opted out of his contract, followed up by Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, the wide assumption across the league was they will all stay in Miami. Opting out was seen merely as a way to improve financial […]
LeBron James Opts Out of Contract with Miami Heat, Test Free Agency
LeBron James will opt out of his contract and test free agency this off-season. With all the speculation around Kevin Love and Carmelo Anthony and where they’ll land, very little relative attention has been paid to what LeBron James will […]
Who is Justin Bieber cheering for in the NBA Playoffs? (Gallery)
Justin Bieber clearly enjoys basketball. The young pop star and lightning rod has participated in the NBA’s celebrity game – he was named MVP of the 2011 game, was allegedly slapped by Blake Griffin at a Starbucks, makes a cameo as a […]
Printable NBA Playoff Brackets from ESPN, NBA.com, SBNation for 2014
The 2014 NBA Playoffs are set to begin tomorrow, Friday, April 18. Sixteen teams including the OKC Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and the San Antonio Spurs will try to unseat the defending NBA champions Miami Heat. I’ve been following the NBA […]
The 19 NBA players with triple-doubles off the bench since 1985 (Updated)
With Jeremy Lin and Tyreke Evans both recording triple-doubles off the bench this season – we wondered: how many NBA players have pulled off that rare feat in a reserve role? Obviously, a triple double is a difficult accomplishment for […]
GIF: Jeremy Lin Hits 2 Tough Reverse Layups vs. Grizzlies
Through three quarters, Jeremy Lin wasn’t having a very good game against the Memphis Grizzlies last night, but Lin came up big in the final period. The fourth-year guard scored 14 of his 18 points in the Rockets 100-92 come […]
Rockets’ Chandler Parsons Models for Fashion Brand Buffalo
Chandler Parsons, a 6-9 small forward in the NBA, recently took off his Houston Rockets jersey and put on a shirt halfway for David Bitton’s Buffalo brand. Parsons’ first modeling shoot found him posing with professional model Ashley Sky. The fashion […]
Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers Are Still the Favorites for NBA Title
Here’s our look at the chances that each NBA team has of winning an NBA championship this year. As of the beginning of December, not much has shifted in the rankings. The reigning, two-time NBA champions Miami Heat sit pretty […]
Shanghai Seems Poised To Become A Regular NBA Destination
While the National Basketball Association was busy showcasing a sliver of its many assets to the world during the 2013 Global Games last week, so too, as it turned out, was the city of Shanghai. One of four Asian venues […]
NBA Preview: Houston Rockets have 10-1 Odds to Win Championship
The National Basketball Association (NBA) season has not yet started but fans are eagerly awaiting the tip-off. This one promises to be exciting and intriguing as several teams made significant moves to bolster their line-ups in hopes of bringing […]
2013 NBA Global Games Manila: A Cultural Behind-The-Scenes Blogger’s Wrap-Up
This is Poor Man’s Commish reporting to you from Beijing, where I have just arrived after spending a few days in Manila and Taipei. The days have gone by quickly. I can bluntly bottom-line them as follows: succumb on Day […]
Jeremy Lin, Larry Bird Help Reveal Filipinos’ Passion, Reverence for the Game of Basketball
Today’s NBA Global Games media availability at the Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, reinforced a lot of what we already know — from Jeremy Lin‘s triumphs over adversity to Larry Bird‘s Draft acumen — about certain NBA luminaries, but what it really […]
Jeremy Lin speaks on first season with the Rockets
Jeremy Lin was supposed to be the savior of the Houston Rockets last season. But Lin had a relatively down year in comparison to the run he had with the New York Knicks during the 2011-2012 season. At a youth […]
Rockets Sign Ronnie Brewer
Even after landing the biggest free agent of the 2013 offseason, the Houston Rockets have remained aggressive this summer in securing all the right pieces for the upcoming regular season campaign. On Monday, the Rockets nabbed another highly-valued free agent […]
Rockets Sign Marcus Camby
After completing the biggest signing of the 2013 offseason, the Houston Rockets decided they needed another strong veteran to fortify their frontcourt and increase depth. According to ESPN.com, the Rockets agreed to a one-year contract with Marcus Camby for the […]
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