Houston Rockets
Daryl Morey Optimistic About Royce White
There was speculation last week that fellow rookie Royce White was going to be joining Motiejunas and Machado, but they’re utilizing a different plan with White that does not currently involve playing for the... »Read More
Jeremy Lin: Not Looking to Recreate New York
“I’m not looking to recreate what happened in New York,’’ Lin said. “I don’t know if I can play better than during that stretch. But I want to get better. This is a step... »Read More
Felton: No Comparison Between Lin, Me
Raymond Felton said it’s unfair to compare him with Jeremy Lin. Because there’s no comparison. Felton, Lin’s successor and the Knicks’ new point-guard engine, can once and for all stifle Linsanity talk around the... »Read More
Lin Has No Regrets; Says He’s ‘Exposed’
Jeremy Lin says he has no regrets about the Knicks decision not to match his $25M contract offer in July, indicating it was “God’s plan’’ for him to wind up in Houston. “The biggest... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
Thibodeau: Omer Asik ‘Like Yao Ming’
The comparison would seem flimsy at best, particularly coming from someone so devoted to considering every detail and measuring every word. Tom Thibodeau, however, can offer no greater compliment, which was deliberately his intention.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Lin: I Might Be a Knick if D’Antoni Stayed
If Mike D’Antoni, who was expected to make his Lakers coaching debut Sunday night, still were coaching in New York, then Jeremy Lin probably still would be playing at the Garden. So says Lin.... »Read More
Royce White Optimistic on Rockets Future
I’m very optimistic the @HoustonRockets and I can work this out, it may be HARD, it make take TIme, but it can be done. #Hopeful via Royce White via Twitter »Read More
Howard: No ‘Problem’ if Rockets Acquired
The Houston Rockets furiously tried to acquire Dwight Howard before the March 15 trading deadline and during the offseason. Both times it didn’t work. “I would’ve gone there and played. I didn’t have a... »Read More
Why Can’t Lin, Harden Create Own Shots?
Last season, (Jeremy) Lin was one of the best isolation players in the league, according to Synergy Sports. He ranked third in the NBA in points per isolation play among the 91 players with... »Read More
NBA PM: The Next Dominant NBA Center?
The next dominant NBA center emerging? ... Mike D'Antoni "shocked" to get Lakers job ... Royce White AWOL in Houston, issues statement. »Read More
Houston’s Royce White Solution
The Houston Rockets want rookie forward Royce White to go the NBA Development League to help him improve his game. However, according to NBA sources, the club’s priority right now is for their rookie... »Read More
NBA AM: Mahinmi Thankful For Offseason Trade
Pacers center Ian Mahinmi knew his time with the Dallas Mavericks was coming to an end. He is happy to have landed in Indiana. »Read More
More Trouble For Royce White, Rockets
The turbulent start of Royce White’s NBA career hit another bump Tuesday. This one will likely have greater repercussions than missing training camp. With the Rockets planning to send White, a 6-8 forward, along... »Read More
With McHale Out, Rockets Search for Identity
Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale has taken a leave of absence to deal with a family matter. McHale has been away from the team since Saturday and there’s no timetable for his return.... »Read More
Report: Rockets Sending White to D-League
NBA sources: the Rockets sending Royce White, Donatas Motiejunas and Scott Machado to their NBA D-League affiliate. via Mark Berman via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Delfino: Rockets Too Predictable at Times
Though James Harden and Jeremy Lin are at their best when running pick-and-rolls in the middle of the floor, Carlos Delfino said the Rockets have struggled with becoming too predictable by running pick-and-rolls early... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 8th
HOOPSWORLD's takes a look at the 2012-13 MVP race after the first week of the NBA season. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: The Rockets’ Next Move
Bill Ingram and Yannis Koutroupis discuss the Houston Rockets' next move in the latest edition of HOOPSWORLD TV. »Read More
NBA AM: Changing The Culture In Houston
The James Harden trade has excited the Houston Rockets’ fan base and the players believe they can make a playoff run this season »Read More
James Harden Upset with OKC Thunder
Even with the rapid embrace of life as the franchise player for the Houston Rockets, something still troubles All-Star guard James Harden about the way his departure unfolded with the Oklahoma City Thunder: Why... »Read More
Harden, Jennings Named Players of the Week
#Bucks Brandon Jennings and #Rockets James Harden named #NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week (10/30-11/4) via Jessica Camerato via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Harden: ‘We’re going to change this city’
As the charter flight carried James Harden and three players out of Oklahoma City, out of championship contention, there resonated no nostalgia within him. No hesitation. No regret. For all the insistence that Harden... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Teague Motivated By Contract Snub
The deadline to extend members of 2009 draft class has passed. Jeff Teague didn’t receive a new contract and he’s using the snub as motivation »Read More
Time To Fear The Beard, Houston!
James Harden has been nothing short of spectacular in his first two games as the star for the Houston Rockets. »Read More
NBA AM: Kevin Martin Saw Trade Coming
Kevin Martin knew he was going to be traded at some point this season... Kobe Bryant fires back at critics... Trevor Booker discusses his approach in year three... »Read More
NBA PM: 10 NBA Tricks And Treats
Ten tricks and treats from Halloween night NBA action ... Wesley Johnson's big shot in Phoenix ... Michael Jordan wants the "Hornets" name back and has big plans for his team . . . »Read More
Bobcats Tried to Get James Harden?
Some highlights from Jordan’s 23-minute interview: He said the Bobcats “made a couple of calls’’ about shooting guard James Harden’s availability before the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Harden to the Houston Rockets this week.... »Read More
NBA AM: Harden Explodes For The Rockets
James Harden put on a show in his Rockets debut... Terrence Jones is ready to be a pro... Some Extensions got done... Dell Demps denies Eric Gordon has one foot out in New Orleans...... »Read More
NBA PM: Avoiding The Worst Losing Streak Ever
The Charlotte Bobcats need an early win to avoid an ugly record ... Ramon Sessions bringing some Lakers mojo to Charlotte? ... Jeremy Lin makes his first opening night start tonight . . . »Read More
James Harden Agrees to Deal With Houston
James Harden has agreed to a 5 year, $80 million deal with Houston, source tells Y! via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports/Twitter »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
Ranking the Western Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Western Conference teams. »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Thunder Better Now?
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better after the James Harden trade?... Updates on the 2009 draft class extension talks... Chandler Parsons ready to jump forward.... NBA Chat at 10:30am EST »Read More
Can Harden Top Bryant, Wade in 2012-13?
Many NBA fans know to go at least one level deeper when looking at stats, taking into account a player’s PER, or Player Efficiency Rating. Even there, however, Harden ranks just 30th in the... »Read More
Patrick Patterson: I Want To Be The Starter
It’s been especially tough for Patterson, since the Rockets added quite a few players at his position as they were trying to collect assets for a potential Dwight Howard trade. Donatas Motiejunas has joined... »Read More
NBA PM: Is James Harden A Max Player?
Why the Houston Rockets view James Harden as a max player ... Patrick Patterson believes he has earned the right to start ... Joakim Noah has faith in the Chicago Bulls ... »Read More
NBA AM: Brad Beal’s Strong Support System
Brad Beal has a lot of support from his teammates in Washington... Harden will sign an extension in Houston... Ty Lawson talks stall... »Read More
McHale: No Adjustment for James Harden
Having gone from Sixth Man of the Year (twice) to the Hall of Fame, Kevin McHale did not have the slightest concern about the adjustment James Harden will make. Harden’s move from the Thunder... »Read More
Harden Will Sign Extension with Rockets
This is not a surprise, there is no way Daryl Morey made the blockbuster trade for James Harden without checking through back channels that he would sign a contract extension there. He will, Harden said on Sunday.... »Read More
The Truth Behind The James Harden Trade
A look at the truth's involved in the shocking trade that sent James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets. »Read More
Rockets Waive Gary Forbes, Two Others
Rockets expected to officially waive Gary Forbes, Jon Brockman and JaJuan Johnson on Monday, source said. Still must make 2 more cuts. via Jonathan Feigen via Twitter »Read More
NBA Sunday: Gordon Emerges As Bobcats’ Leader
The Charlotte Bobcats entered training camp in search of a team leader. Veteran guard Ben Gordon has stepped up to fill the role. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Harden Shipped To Houston
HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram and Yannis Koutroupis break down the James Harden trade to the Houston Rockets. »Read More
Rockets, Thunder Trade Martin, Harden
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder consummated a deal on Saturday night, swapping guards Kevin Martin and James Harden in the process. »Read More
Thunder Trade Harden in Nine Player Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded guard James Harden to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb on Saturday. The Thunder will also receive a pair of first-round draft picks... »Read More
Sam Presti Proves Again Why He’s the Best
The Rockets have been looking for a way to move Martin, one of the last remnants of the Rick Adelman era in Houston, and the Thunder were looking to avoid the maximum contract discussion... »Read More
Source: James Harden Traded to Houston
Sources report the Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden and others for Houston Rockets' Kevin Martin and future draft picks. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Green To Prove He’s No Fluke
Gerald Green came back to the NBA with a vengeance last year, but he wants to prove that was no fluke in his new gig with the Pacers... Has Greg Smith done enough to... »Read More
Royce White Ready to Conquer Anxiety, NBA?
Houston Rockets forward Royce White discusses his battle with anxiety disorder and how it will affect his career. »Read More
White: Rockets to Pay RV Travel Costs
Rockets rookie Royce White says he enjoys the open road, and he’ll get a chance to see some of it this week as he travels by recreational vehicle to the team’s exhibition games in... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Kevin Martin
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Martin talks about the direction of the franchise, the challenges facing this team and the contenders in the Western Conference in this exclusive interview. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Jeremy Lin
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin talks about adjusting to his new supporting cast, living up to heightened expectations and finding his groove after struggling early in the preseason: »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
NBA PM: Kevin Martin Ready To Lead Houston?
Kevin Martin is ready to embrace his role with the young Houston Rockets ... Much at stake for Carlos Boozer this season ... Crowder looking like a steal in this year's draft class ... »Read More
Royce White Makes Rocket Debut
Finally, how Royce White got to the game was a non-issue. Getting there was the easy part. White would be an advocate for his cause, but he could be a player again, too. After... »Read More
Lin Wanted to End Career with Knicks
Jeremy Lin fesses up in an upcoming magazine cover story he not only wanted to remain in New York the next three seasons, he wanted to retire a Knick. “You can’t ask for a... »Read More
2012-13 Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Top 40 Centers
A comprehensive ranking of the Top 40 forwards in Fantasy basketball available in drafts this season… »Read More
Will Jeremy Lin Find Rhythm, Comfort?
Rockets guard Jeremy Lin continued to struggle to find openings at the rim or his touch from the perimeter on Sunday, as the Rockets offense bogged down badly around him and he was unable... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Buy or Sell
HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram and Steve Kyler debate some of the burning topics in the NBA as teams get ready for the regular season. »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
Jeremy Lin: Speed, Agility Not There Yet
Though he has not had any setbacks or missed practice time, Jeremy Lin acknowledged on Tuesday that he is still working his way back from last season’s knee injury. “My speed and my explosiveness... »Read More
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