Thunder trade Favors, Jerome, Harkless to Rockets for Nwaba, Brown

On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Derrick Favors, Ty Jerome, Moe Harkless, Theo Maledon, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Houston Rockets for David Nwaba, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, and Marquese Chriss. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Thunder acquired two trade exceptions and dropped roughly $10 million under the luxury tax. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Rockets unveil Hardwood Classic uniforms for 2022-23 season

On Wednesday, the Houston Rockets unveiled their new Hardwood Classic uniforms for the 2022-23 season. These green-and-gold uniforms will be worn to honor the team’s inaugural 1967-68 season in San Diego. The Rockets played San Diego until 1971. Hall of Famers Elvin Hayes and Calvin Murphy wore the green-and-gold uniforms when they played. Of course, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Boban Marjanovic expected to remain with Rockets

Boban Marjanovic is expected to stay with the Houston Rockets, according to league sources. The 7’3″ Serbian could still make the roster. Alperen Sengun has the highest probability of earning the starting center role for the Rockets. In the 2021-22 season, through 72 appearances, Sengun averaged 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2022
Willie Cauley-Stein agrees to one-year deal with Rockets

Willie Cauley-Stein has agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets, according to sources. This is a non-guaranteed deal. The seventh-year NBA veteran center was selected sixth overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2015 NBA Draft. Through 422 career games, the former Kentucky center has averaged 8.7 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Vernon Maxwell almost ‘stabbed the s—t out of’ Hakeem Olajuwon

Former NBA player Vernon Maxwell recalled the time when he nearly stabbed Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon during halftime of a game. On the “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, Maxwell explained the incident. The Rockets were on the road against the SuperSonics, and the team had a horrible first half. Maxwell complained to teammates […]

James Foglio  •  04 Aug 2022
Wizards vs Rockets Preview, NBA Odds, and Free NBA Picks

The Washington Wizards are set to take on the Houston Rockets on Monday at 8 EST. This game will be played at the Toyota Center as Houston will be traveling to Washington for this inter-conference matchup. The Wizards are going to be coming in at 30-40 and the Rockets are going to be coming in […]

Jon Conahan  •  21 Mar 2022
Rockets vs Grizzlies Preview, NBA Odds, and Free NBA Picks

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the Houston Rockets on Sunday at 3:30 EST. This game will be played at the Toyota Center. Memphis is going to be coming into this one as the number two seed in the Western Conference with a 48-23 record, while the Rockets are going to be coming […]

Jon Conahan  •  19 Mar 2022
Rockets vs Pelicans Preview, NBA Odds, and Free NBA Picks

The Houston Rockets are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7 EST on Sunday at the Smoothie King Center. Both of these teams have not been enjoying the season as Houston is 17-50 and the Pelicans are 27-43. New Orleans is going to be coming in on a four-game losing streak as […]

Jon Conahan  •  13 Mar 2022
Mavericks vs Rockets Preview, NBA Odds, and Free NBA Picks

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Friday at 8 PM. Dallas is going to be coming into this one at 40-26 and the fifth seed in the Western Conference. The Rockets on the other hand are going to be coming in as the 15th seed […]

Jon Conahan  •  10 Mar 2022