James Harden Reminds Everyone What He Can Do Harden’s stepback threes in Game 4 had a feeling of inevitability not felt since his time with the Rockets. Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022
Usman Garuba: ‘Jalen Green is going to be the NBA’s leading scorer in a few years’ Forward Usman Garuba had an up-and-down rookie season with the Rockets but did show glimpses of how important he can become for a rebuilding Houston club with his defensive skills. The 20-year-old Spaniard discussed his ambitious plans for the ... USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2022
Study: Rockets at No. 6 in NBA in newly released fan cost index The Knicks, Warriors, Lakers, Celtics, and Bulls were the only NBA teams in front of Houston in a newly released study of fan costs. Market size appears to be the primary factor. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2022
ESPN draft guru makes case for Chet Holmgren as ideal Rockets fit If the Rockets are lucky enough to win the NBA’s No. 1 overall pick in 2022, here’s why ESPN draft guru Jonathan Givony sees Chet Holmgren as the best fit in Houston. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2022
2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: John Wall The Rockets couldn’t find an acceptable John Wall trade during the 2021-22 season, but Houston is hopeful that one will materialize in the 2022 offseason, now that he is an expiring contract. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2022
Tilman Fertitta: Rockets expect to make ‘big move’ by 2023-24 season “We expect to win more ballgames this coming season, and we expect to make a big move (the) next year,” Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta tells the Houston Chronicle. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022
2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: Eric Gordon Many around the NBA expected Houston to trade Eric Gordon this season, but the Rockets stayed the course. Could that change in the 2022 offseason? It’s possible, but far from a given. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022
Where did the Houston Rockets rank statistically in the 2021-22 regular season? The Rockets had the NBA’s worst record (20-62) this season, but they were better than that in some of the key statistical metrics. Here’s our look back at their cumulative rankings as a team. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022
2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: Trevelin Queen Coming off a historically dominant G League season, Trevelin Queen is set to enter restricted NBA free agency this offseason. Expect the Rockets to try and keep him around. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022
Alperen Sengun, Usman Garuba plan to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September Assuming health, Rockets prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) are set to play in EuroBasket 2022 in September. NBA training camps will open later that month. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 2, 2022
Key dates, deadlines for Houston Rockets in NBA’s 2022 offseason The week of May 16 will be significant to the Rockets, since it includes both the NBA draft combine and the 2021 draft lottery. Here’s our look at key dates throughout the 2022 offseason. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022
The Ringer’s NBA insider proposes new Rockets trade for Ben Simmons Kevin O’Connor is proposing a hypothetical Nets-Rockets trade for Ben Simmons, and Houston has shown at least some interest in the past. But in the 2022 offseason, it may be too risky. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022
Rockets run it back with ticketing promo around 2022 draft lottery One year after a successful ticketing promotion prior to the 2021 NBA draft lottery, the Rockets have launched a similar program in 2022. Will it bring the same good fortune? USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022
On this date: Kobe Bryant puts away the Rockets after a busy day On this day in 2004, Kobe Bryant had an excellent all-around performance to help the Lakers eliminate the Rockets from the playoffs. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022 Rockets pretend to be Elon Musk to ensure No. 1 pick in 2022 NBA draft Fake Elon Musk, from the team’s official Twitter account: “After I buy Twitter, I’m going to make it illegal for the Houston Rockets not to get the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.”
Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2022 Draymond Green Blasts Bill Simmons’s Jalen Green Take During a podcast, Simmons had some harsh words for Rockets rookie Jalen Green.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022 Kenyon Martin Sr. wants ‘winning situation’ for his son, KJ Martin KJ Martin still has two seasons left on his contract with the Rockets, but his father — former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin — wants more wins.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022 Rockets Twitter reacts to Brooklyn’s early exit from 2022 NBA playoffs Houston controls Brooklyn’s first-round draft picks for five more seasons, so Rockets fans are enjoying the sudden turmoil and questions surrounding the Nets.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022 Gilbert Arenas, Ryan Hollins defend Rockets rookie Jalen Green from Bill Simmons criticism Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas and Houston’s current TV analyst, @TheRyanHollins, teamed up to defend Rockets rookie Jalen Green following recent criticism by Bill Simmons.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022 2021-22 Rockets roster review, offseason outlook: Josh Christopher Rookie guard Josh Christopher joined Houston’s rotation sooner than expected, and the Rockets are hopeful that he can become a two-way force in the years ahead.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2022 Report: Pacers previously expressed interest in acquiring Rockets guard John Wall Prior to trading for Tyrese Haliburton in February, the Pacers expressed interest in acquiring veteran point guard John Wall, according to longtime NBA scribe Marc Stein.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 25, 2022 Pacers expressed interest in John Wall League sources say that at least one other previously unreported team expressed interest in Wall this season: Indiana. Sources say that the Pacers' interest, though, was registered before they acquired Tyrese Haliburton from Sacramento and didn't go ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2022 WATCH: Top 2021-22 Rockets highlights for Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Kevin Porter Jr., more Courtesy of the Rockets, here’s a look back at the 2021-22 season’s top plays by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Christian Wood, Kevin Porter Jr., and Eric Gordon.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022 Lakers to move on from Russell Westbrook this offseason? The million-dollar question: Will the Lakers move on from Russell Westbrook this offseason? - @ShowTime_32 The million-dollar answer: Yes. Source: Jovan Buha @ The Athletic What's the buzz on Twitter? Wes Goldberg @ wcgoldberg Borrego is a good ...
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 22, 2022 Podcast: Shaedon Sharpe enters 2022 NBA draft pool, potential offseason Rockets deals, and more Friday’s episode of The Launch Pad Podcast explores the implications of Shaedon Sharpe joining the 2022 NBA draft pool, along with analysis of potential offseason trades and signings for the Rockets.