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Houston Rockets

Sixers Cleared to Speak to Kelvin Sampson

May 16, 2013

The 76ers have received permission to interview Houston assistant Kelvin Sampson. However, if they are going to talk to him they had better do it quickly as Sampson has already drawn a lot of... »Read More

Rockets to Decline Option on Garcia?

May 13, 2013

NBA sources: Rockets will not pick up the 2013-14 team option on Francisco Garcia’s contract which is worth $6,400,000. via Mark Berman via Twitter »Read More

Bucks to Interview J.B. Bickerstaff as Coach

May 10, 2013

Houston Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff is interviewing Friday for the Milwaukee Bucks head coaching job, a source confirmed. Bickerstaff’s interview comes one day after another Rockets assistant, former Bucks assistant Kelvin Sampson, had an... »Read More

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NBA PM: Top Five Destinations For Josh Smith

May 10, 2013

The top five teams who seem most likely to land Josh Smith this summer ... Dallas Mavericks hoping to lure Chris Paul? ... Up close with Jason Washburn »Read More

Sources: Pistons to Interview Bickerstaff

May 7, 2013

Houston Rockets assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff will interview for the Detroit Pistons’ head coaching job on Wednesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Bickerstaff, 34, has risen rapidly in the eyes of NBA executives as... »Read More

Rockets’ Lin Not Bothered by Critics

May 7, 2013

Whatever criticism Jeremy Lin is taking for his playoff performance, he is pushing all that aside and focusing on what he needs to do to get better. As Lin dealt with injuries, Patrick Beverley... »Read More

Thunder’s Fisher Fined $5K for Flopping

May 6, 2013

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher was fined $5000 by the NBA on Monday for flopping in Game 5 of the Thunder’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. Fisher’s fine was the result of... »Read More

Rockets’ Asik Doesn’t Care if Howard Signs

May 6, 2013

With the Houston Rockets expected to make a run in free agency at Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, Rockets center Omer Asik said he has not given a thought to how Howard might impact... »Read More

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NBA PM: Five Things the Denver Nuggets Learned

May 6, 2013

Five things the Denver Nuggets learned throughout the course of 2012-13 ... Chandler Parsons' contract situation in Houston »Read More

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NBA AM: Will Chris Paul Stay With Clippers?

May 6, 2013

Chris Paul could have a difficult decision to make this summer... The New York Knicks need more efficiency from Carmelo Anthony. »Read More

Durant Started ‘To Hate’ Houston Rockets

May 4, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder are done at last with the team that talked them into trading James Harden, knocked Russell Westbrook out of the playoffs and threatened to come all the way back from... »Read More

OKC’s Martin, Fisher Irk Rockets’ Fans

May 4, 2013

It wasn’t Kevin Durant, but the other Kevin — a familiar face who turned foe on the brink of the regular season who came back to Houston and delivered the daggers that ended the... »Read More

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The Best Comebacks of NBA’s First Round

May 3, 2013

With a few exceptions, the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs has been all about big comebacks, but which has been most impressive? »Read More

Harden has Strep Throat; Available for Game 6

May 3, 2013

James Harden was treated by Rockets team doctors Thursday afternoon after being diagnosed with strep throat, the team said. Harden is expected to be available for Game 6 of the Thunder-Rockets series on Friday... »Read More

Parsons ‘Fully Confident’ Rockets Win Series

May 3, 2013

Rockets Chandler Parsons: “We’re fully confident that we’re gonna win tomorrow night and that we’re gonna take the series.” via Fran Blinebury via Twitter »Read More

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Liggins Surprised To Crack Thunder’s Rotation

May 3, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder is scrambling to claim victory in the first round of the playoffs, and little-used DeAndre Liggins finds himself part of the plan. »Read More

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NBA PM: Houston Rockets Set To Make History?

May 2, 2013

Can the Houston Rockets become the first team in NBA history to overcome an 0-3 deficit? ... Blake Griffin talks about his health and availability ... Bradley Beal looks back on his rookie season »Read More

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NBA AM: Should the Lakers Rebuild?

May 2, 2013

Like it or not, it could be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to start over... West's best look vulnerable... NBA Rookie of the Year announced »Read More

Charlotte to Interview Kelvin Sampson?

May 1, 2013

The Charlotte Bobcats have requested permission to talk with Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson about their vacant head coaching position, a person with knowledge of the discussions said today. via Jonathan Feigen of The... »Read More

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NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Centers

April 30, 2013

No position in the NBA changes the game quite like the center spot and there are some quality bigs hitting free agency in July and some of them are still alive in the post-season...... »Read More

Rockets’ Beverly Making Impact on Series

April 30, 2013

(Patrick) Beverley keeps stepping between the Oklahoma City Thunder and their chase for a championship. They will forever remember Beverley as the man responsible for cutting down Russell Westbrook, costing him season-ending knee surgery.... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition

April 29, 2013

Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More

Jeremy Lin May See Limited Playing Time

April 29, 2013

With the Rockets’ playoff fate against the Oklahoma City Thunder hanging by a thread, coach Kevin McHale’s most important Game 4 decision might be whether he’s better off with a limited Jeremy Lin or... »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Western Conference Upset Brewing

April 28, 2013

A top-seed in the West could be on the verge of a quick exit... Durant, Thunder survive Game Three... Stotts, Olshey talk Blazers' future. »Read More

Durant Drops 41; Thunder Up 3-0 on Rockets

April 28, 2013

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was in uncharted territory on Saturday night, playing in his first game without friend and teammate point guard Russell Westbrook. Durant knew it would be different, but vowed... »Read More

Westbrook Has Surgery; Season Over

April 27, 2013

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery to repair torn meniscus in his right knee Saturday and will miss the remainder of the postseason, the Thunder announced today. “Although we are of... »Read More

Rockets’ Greg Smith is Game-Time Decision

April 27, 2013

Houston Rockets forward Greg Smith will also be listed as a game-time decision Saturday night’s Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Smith did not participate in today’s shootaround due to stomach distress. via... »Read More

Rockets’ Lin a Game-Time Decision for Game 3

April 27, 2013

The Houston Rockets will make a game-time decision on whether point guard Jeremy Lin will play in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Lin suffered a bruised chest muscle in... »Read More

Patrick Beverley Likes Battling Westbrook

April 27, 2013

Before the Houston Rockets’ practice on Friday, Patrick Beverley scooped up his phone and started to scroll his mentions on Twitter. Russell Westbrook needed knee surgery, and the angry online mob had come calling... »Read More

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NBA PM: Why Dwight Howard Chooses Houston

April 26, 2013

The case for Houston as Dwight Howard prepares for another offseason decision ... Damian Lillard breaks down his rookie season ... Michael Jordan to blame in Charlotte? »Read More

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Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises

April 26, 2013

HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises  »Read More

Rockets Like Van Gundy if McHale Leaves?

April 26, 2013

While it’s unlikely that Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale will step down, sources say the Rockets will have strong interest in Stan Van Gundy if he does. Of course, the Rockets will be major... »Read More

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2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds

April 25, 2013

Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More

Rockets’ Lin Bruises Chest in Game 2

April 25, 2013

Jeremy Lin knew as soon as he ran back to the court for the second half that something was very wrong. He thought he would play. One way or another, he insisted to Rockets... »Read More

Harden, McHale Optimistic About Game 2

April 24, 2013

As Rockets coach Kevin McHale and guard James Harden reviewed their respective playoff horizons Tuesday, each found reason for optimism entering Game 2 of the Rockets’ first-round series at Oklahoma City. “I’ve been in... »Read More

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NBA PM: How To Rebuild An NBA Franchise

April 22, 2013

The brain trust behind the Indiana Pacers' rebuild talks about how to revive a struggling franchise ... Marc Gasol and the Memphis Grizzlies aren't satisfied ... James Harden must stop disappearing »Read More

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NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Point Guards

April 22, 2013

Free Agency opens in July however some of the best free agent guards are playing in the playoffs, who can be had?... 2014 is not just Wiggins And Parker... Is Bledose being shoved... »Read More

Rockets’ GM on Loss: ‘That was painful’

April 22, 2013

That was painful. via Daryl Morey via Twitter »Read More

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Can Rockets Threaten Thunder in Playoffs?

April 20, 2013

Can James Harden and the surprising Houston Rockets take out the second seed in the Western Conference come playoff time? »Read More

Lakers Clinch 7th Seed in Playoffs

April 18, 2013

The air inside Staples Center before the Los Angeles Lakers’ stirring 99-95 overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night was impossibly thick. There would now be a front door and a backdoor... »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: April 18th

April 18, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the final NBA MVP watch for the 2012-13 season.  »Read More

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NBA AM: Grizzlies Better Without Rudy Gay?

April 16, 2013

The Memphis Grizzlies are excelling even without Rudy Gay… One-on-one with Ty Lawson... Steph Curry closing in on record-breaking season. »Read More

NBA Rescinds DeMarcus Cousins’ Technical

April 16, 2013

When the Kings had their morning meeting Monday, there were two ways to plan for that night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. There was the game plan with DeMarcus Cousins and the one... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 24

April 15, 2013

Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: April 11th

April 11, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 23 weeks of basketball. »Read More

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If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West

April 10, 2013

No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 23

April 8, 2013

Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . .  »Read More

Jeremy Lin Felt Race Barrier in College, NBA

April 6, 2013

Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin thinks he would  have been offered a Division I basketball scholarship — if he wasn’t Asian American. Lin led Palo Alto (Calif.) High School to a 32-1 record... »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: April 4th

April 4, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 22 weeks of basketball. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 22

April 1, 2013

After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More

Royce White To Miss D-League Playoffs

March 30, 2013

Rockets rookie Royce White had perhaps his best game of his NBA Development League season with his return to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, but quickly added that he does not plan... »Read More

Omer Asik Receives Second Flopping Fine

March 29, 2013

The NBA announces Rockets center Omer Asik fined $5,000 for his 2nd anti-flopping violation. This one during win over the Spurs 4 days ago. via Mark Berman via Twitter »Read More

Morey on White: ‘Plan is to play it by ear’

March 29, 2013

General manager Daryl Morey on Thursday disputed rookie forward Royce White’s contention a plan is in place for White to leave the Development League at the end of the regular season and skip the... »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: March 28th

March 28, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 21 weeks of basketball. »Read More

Harden, James Named Players of the Week

March 25, 2013

The Miami Heat’s LeBron James and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 18 through Sunday, March 24.    James led... »Read More

Royce White Returns to the D-League

March 25, 2013

Houston Rockets rookie Royce White is reporting back to Rio Grande Valley of D-League and could play on Tuesday, sources tell Y! Sports. White left without organization’s permission last week, stated he was preparing... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 21

March 25, 2013

The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . .  »Read More

McHale Advocated for Shaun Livingston?

March 23, 2013

Shaun Livingston thought he had done enough to have made the Rockets roster, but was not at all surprised when he didn’t. Livingston said the Rockets “absolutely” made a decision based on his contract... »Read More

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If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West

March 22, 2013

Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: March 21st

March 21, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 20 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

Royce White: GM’s, Rockets ‘want me gone’

March 19, 2013

Royce White, recently reinstated after a months-long  dispute with Houston’s management over the treatment of his mental health, said this week that he believes the NBA and the Rockets would prefer to move on... »Read More

McGrady: HEAT’s Winning Streak Much Easier

March 18, 2013

Former Houston Rockets All-Star forward Tracy McGrady, who played on the previous NBA team to win 22 straight games, says the streak his 2007-2008 Rockets went on was more impressive than the Miami HEAT’s 22-game streak.... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 20

March 18, 2013

The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers

March 15, 2013

Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: March 14th

March 14, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 19 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

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