Houston Rockets
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Shooting Guards
With the 2012-13 season nearly complete, HOOPSWORLD ranks the top shooting guards based on their play this year. »Read More
NBA PM: The Best NBA Team Ever?
Some historical perspective on LeBron James and the Miami HEAT ... Motiejunas' long road to Houston's starting lineup ... McMillan ready to coach again ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Lin Buys into Rockets’ Team Philosophy
After spending another fourth quarter on the bench, Rockets guard Jeremy Lin said he understood Rockets coach Kevin McHale sticking with Patrick Beverley at point guard, even if watching in close games is still... »Read More
NBA PM: Balance of Power Shifting in the West
The landscape of the Western Conference is on the verge of a tectonic shift ... Thomas Robinson ready for Houston's challenge ... Ty Lawson coming into his own »Read More
Rockets GM Morey Gets Four More Years
The Houston Rockets and general manager Daryl Morey have agreed to a four-year contract extension. via Mark Berman »Read More
The NBA’s Ultimate Underdog Team
Featuring a variety of castoffs and undervalued players from teams around the league playing key roles, are the Houston Rockets the NBA's quintessential underdog squad? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 7th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 18 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Rockets Agree to Contract With Aaron Brooks
The Houston Rockets and Aaron Brooks have come to an agreement on a contract that includes a team option for next season. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Royce White: ‘I Can Fly’
(Royce) White is planning a nationwide bus tour to promote awareness of disorders. He probably never will receive more attention than he has through basketball, whether it was becoming a national story when Frank... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Brooks Headed Back to Houston
Aaron Brooks was bought out by the Sacramento Kings on Friday and will sign with the Houston Rockets, but what other buyouts went down before the deadline?... What's next for Andrew Bynum and the... »Read More
Casspi Stuck in Cleveland Due to Brooks?
Rockets expressed interest in Casspi this week before Brooks’ availability. With no landing spot, Casspi’s buyout talks w/Cavs were scrapped via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Rockets Monitoring Casspi Situation?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Omri Casspi are engaged in buyout discussions. The Houston Rockets have interest in Casspi if he hits the waivers. via Marc Stein of ESPN »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 28th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 17 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?
It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
The Race for the NBA’s Eighth Seeds
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't currently in the playoff picture. L.A. and a few other teams are scrambling to get there. Who will make it in? »Read More
Beverley, Motiejunas Awarded Bigger Roles
As much as Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said about Thomas Robinson’s ability to rebound and run while repeatedly describing Francisco Garcia as a “great guy,” when he spoke about “who was going to... »Read More
Robinson Predicts Smooth Fit with Rockets
Thomas Robinson was traded by the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday to the Houston Rockets, a rare instance where a top lottery pick is dealt midway through his rookie season. “I found out through Marcus... »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Best Teams in 5 Years
Which NBA teams have the brightest futures? These five teams could be the most dominant five years down the road... What the J.J. Redick trade really means for the Milwaukee Bucks. »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Deadline Trades Not Made
A look at the top five trades that were discussed, but never happened ... Klay Thompson diagnoses the Warriors' woes ... The most anticipated post-deadline debut? »Read More
Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals
One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More
Houston’s Pursuit Of Josh Smith Over?
The Houston Rockets would like nothing better than to land Josh Smith before today’s trade deadline. Not only would he be a dynamic addition to their current core, he would also potentially help in... »Read More
Questions Remain in Houston
The trade that sent Patrick Patterson to Sacramento and landed Thomas Robinson in Houston yesterday was certainly a case of the Rockets trying to land a high lottery player without losing the requisite number... »Read More
Rockets to Pursue Howard in Offseason?
Source: Rockets have not abandoned their hope of landing Dwight Howard and the deals made today, which could clear even more cap room for Houston, are part of a plan to continue their pursuit of... »Read More
Houston Rockets Land Their Next All-Star?
The Houston Rockets continue their quest to rebuild with high draft picks without losing enough games to draft that high. »Read More
Rockets Willing To Trade Terrence Jones?
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoos! Sports is reporting that the Houston could be looking to offload seldom used forward Terrence Jones and may not be looking for much in return. »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Deadline Dilemma
This year's NBA trade deadline presents teams with a challenge ... Jason Thompson talks Kings trade deadline ... Bulls looking to sell high on Carlos Boozer? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Parker Unheralded MVP Candidate
Once again the San Antonio Spurs are at the top of the league and Tony Parker has been a driving force. Is he a true MVP candidate? »Read More
Rockets Plan to Extend GM Daryl Morey
With the Rockets’ retooling exceeding his expectations, owner Leslie Alexander said he will not let the contract of general manager Daryl Morey expire after next season. Though he typically has not worked on one... »Read More
NBA All-Star Friday Wrap-Up
The NBA's All-Star weekend kicked off on Friday with a practice, Hall of Fame announcements, Celebrity game and the Rising Stars game. »Read More
NBA AM: James Harden Puts Houston On His Back
The Rockets have been searching for a franchise player since Yao Ming. James Harden has stepped in and put the team on his back. »Read More
James Harden: ‘I’m on the right path’
The transformation from super sub to superstar wasn’t gradual (for James Harden) . Never mind that the trade had left him stunned, or that he knew none of his new teammates beyond the usual... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fifteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
D-League: Royce White’s Leap Of Faith
Royce White has taken a leap of faith with the Houston Rockets and only time will tell whether or not it will end up paying off for either side. »Read More
White Looks Strong in D-League Debut
Royce White says he is ready to focus on basketball. The 16th overall pick last summer, White scored seven points, grabbed eight rebounds and had four assists for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in... »Read More
Harden to Sit; Plans to Make All-Star Game
Rockets James Harden will miss Wednesday’s game at Clippers with ankle injury but will be ready for Sunday’s All-Star Game. via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Rockets Send Greg Smith to D-League
Struggling and supplanted as the Rockets backup center, Greg Smith was sent back to the NBA Development League on Sunday in the hopes that three games with the Rio Grande Vipers will get him... »Read More
James Harden Recruiting Players to Houston?
The Houston Rockets considered landing All-Star guard James Harden, 23, the most significant step in their rebuilding but far from the final move necessary to build a contender. His success in his first season... »Read More
White Passes Physical; Headed to D-League
Houston Rockets rookie forward Royce White, who has yet to play for the team this season, told FOX 26 Sports he passed his physical after meeting Friday with team physician Dr. Jim Muntz. White... »Read More
NBA Trade Watch – West
As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More
Warriors Thwart Rockets’ Record Attempt
Finally, Golden State had enough. The Rockets scored more points than any team ever has in Toyota Center. The benches had long been emptied with the Rockets on their way to a 140-109 blowout... »Read More
NBA PM: The Next Trade Chip To Fall?
Marcin Gortat isn't sure he fits in Phoenix any more ... Danny Granger finally on the market? ... Jose Calderon more than a cap-saving move for Detroit? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
Rockets Interested in Danny Granger?
Houston is one team reported to have a keen eye on Indiana forward Danny Granger. The Pacers aren’t totally against keeping the 29-year-old forward, who has missed all of the season with a knee... »Read More
Harden Earns First Career Triple-Double
James Harden never had a game like this, and he never saw a player hurt the way Charlotte’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was on Saturday night. Harden had 21 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and 11... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: January 31st
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 13 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Three-Point Shootout Deserves Star Power
To compete with the Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night, the Three-Point Shootout needs NBA stars who will produce an exciting and exhilarating competition. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
Rockets Officially Reinstate Royce White
With rookie forward Royce White agreeing to report to the NBA Development League, the Rockets on Saturday lifted his suspension to reinstate him to the roster. White, 21, is scheduled to join the Rio... »Read More
Griffin Qualifies for Super-Max Extension
With his second-straight selection by fans as an All-Star starter, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has qualified for a super-max extension. »Read More
NBA PM: Five Burning Trade Deadline Questions
Five questions NBA teams are asking as the trade deadline approaches ... Former Lakers' draft pick making good ... Hunter promises culture change in Phoenix ... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: January 24th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 12 weeks of basketball. »Read More
NBA PM: The Houston Rockets’ Trade Scenario
The Rockets are still missing a piece, but will it be Zach Randolph? ... Celtics blockbuster still cooking? ... Cavaliers lose Anderson Varejao for the season »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Memphis May Trade Randolph to Rockets
Source says that the Memphis Grizzlies may keep Rudy Gay, and instead trade Zach Randolph to the Houston Rockets. Houston loves Randolph. via Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD via Twitter »Read More
Royce White Stands by Medical Demands
Suspended Rockets rookie forward Royce White has confirmed that he wants the team to hire a physician – a “medical point person,” in his words – with authority to determine whether White’s generalized anxiety... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Rebounders
HOOPSWORLD analyzes the top rebounders so far in the 2012-13 NBA season. Is it time to make a change on your fantasy team? »Read More
NBA AM: NBA Trade Market Update
The NBA trade deadline is just 37 days away, and the trade market is starting to take real shape... Nikola Pekovic may be pricing himself out of Minnesota. »Read More
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