Tag: Rockets
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is considering a return to the Houston Rockets, according to sources. During the offseason, Harden signed a two-year, $68.6 million contract extension with the Sixers, and the 10-time All-Star will have the option to opt out at the end of the 2022-23 season. However, the 14-year veteran denies the reports. […]
Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (sore foot) and center Bruno Fernando (illness) are listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Porter Jr. (sore knee) is listed as questionable as well. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Christopher is averaging 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. He’s also […]
On Monday night, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden praised Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, following a 132-123 overtime loss against the Western Conference team. “I am proud of him,” said Harden when asked about Green’s progress in the NBA. “He has not only lived up to expectations, but he is coming in with that swagger […]
KJ Martin is open to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, according to sources. Martin signed a four-year, $6 million contract with the team in 2020. His deal ends in the summer of 2024. During the offseason, Martin requested a trade. But that has changed. After Houston selected Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason […]
Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate missed the first four games of the 2022-23 season due to a right ankle sprain. Now, the wing has been upgraded to questionable against the Utah Jazz. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the forward will make his regular season debut on Wednesday with the Rockets in Utah. Of […]
Los Angeles Clippers guard John Wall left the Houston Rockets on unpleasant terms after the front office cut his minutes to allow younger stars to develop. The guard agreed to sit out the entire 2021-22 season. “Pissed as hell. I wanted to play basketball,” the five-time All-Star told Sam Amick of The Athletic. “I felt like […]
The Houston Rockets and guard Kevin Porter Jr. have agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension. Only the first season is fully guaranteed for $15.86 million. Porter Jr. was selected 30th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, he was then traded to the Detroit Pistons. And the Pistons then […]
Jae’Sean Tate of the Houston Rockets believes his team will shock a lot of fans in the 2022-23 season. The team’s aggressive playstyle could be the key. Last season, the Rockets finished dead last in the Western Conference. While several NBA teams could use COVID-19 as an excuse, the Rockets are not one of them. […]
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. […]
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, […]
