Houston Rockets
Sixers Cleared to Speak to Kelvin Sampson
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?
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
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
NBA PM: Top Five Destinations For Josh Smith
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
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
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
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
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
NBA PM: Five Things the Denver Nuggets Learned
Five things the Denver Nuggets learned throughout the course of 2012-13 ... Chandler Parsons' contract situation in Houston »Read More
NBA AM: Will Chris Paul Stay With Clippers?
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
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
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
The Best Comebacks of NBA’s First Round
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
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
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
Liggins Surprised To Crack Thunder’s Rotation
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
NBA PM: Houston Rockets Set To Make History?
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
NBA AM: Should the Lakers Rebuild?
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?
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
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Centers
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
(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
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
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
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
NBA Sunday: Western Conference Upset Brewing
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
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
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
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
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
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
NBA PM: Why Dwight Howard Chooses Houston
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
Biggest First Round Playoff Surprises
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at some of this season’s biggest first round playoff surprises »Read More
Rockets Like Van Gundy if McHale Leaves?
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
2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds
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
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
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
NBA PM: How To Rebuild An NBA Franchise
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
NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Point Guards
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’
That was painful. via Daryl Morey via Twitter »Read More
Can Rockets Threaten Thunder in Playoffs?
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
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
NBA MVP Watch: April 18th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the final NBA MVP watch for the 2012-13 season. »Read More
NBA AM: Grizzlies Better Without Rudy Gay?
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
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
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: April 11th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 23 weeks of basketball. »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
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
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
NBA MVP Watch: April 4th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 22 weeks of basketball. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
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
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
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’
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
NBA MVP Watch: March 28th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 21 weeks of basketball. »Read More
Harden, James Named Players of the Week
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
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
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?
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
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 21st
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 20 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Royce White: GM’s, Rockets ‘want me gone’
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
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers
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
NBA MVP Watch: March 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 19 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
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