Report: Dwight Howard Intrigued By Houston Rockets
On July 1, Dwight Howard will test the waters of free agency and there is no guarantee he will return to the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report, the Rockets are the most intriguing team to the All-Star center.
According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports:
With the Lakers hoping for a swift decision from Dwight Howard on his free agency this summer, the All-Star center has given...
RECURRING DWIGHT-MARE
Howard intrigued by HOU, DAL?
Dwight Howard's season with the Lakers came to an early exit this postseason, but it's not too late to speculate where he may be headed next (if anywhere).
Report: Dwight Howard interested in joining Rockets
Daryl Morey's master plan may be coming together after all.
According to a CBS report, free agent center Dwight Howard is no lock to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers and is most intrigued by playing in Houston, where All-Star guard James Harden led the league's youngest team to the playoffs, where it was eliminated in six games by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
"With...
Report: Dwight Howard interested in joining Rockets
Daryl Morey's master plan may be coming together after all.
According to a CBS report, free agent center Dwight Howard is no lock to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers and is most intrigued by playing in Houston, where All-Star guard James Harden led the league's youngest team to the playoffs, where it was eliminated in six games by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
"With...
Report: Dwight Howard Has Interest In Houston Rockets
Although, many expected Free Agent Dwight Howard to return to the Los Angeles Lakers at the start of the 2012-2013 season, the same can not be said after a season filled with struggles, injuries and a sweep in the first round. A report by Ken Berger suggests Dwight Howard has interest in the Houston Rockets. [...]The post Report: Dwight Howard Has Interest In Houston Rockets appeared...
Former NBA G Cuttino Mobley Set To Attempt Comeback
Former Houston Rockets and Clippers guard Cuttino Mobley hasn’t played in an NBA game since 2008, after retiring due to the same heart ailment, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, that killed Hank Gathers.
The 37-year-old Mobley is attempting a comeback, and is set to workout for NBA teams in two weeks according to Hoops World.
On May 31, ASM Sports Agency will hold a pro-day for their...
Former NBA G Cuttino Mobley Set To Attempt Comeback
Former Houston Rockets and Clippers guard Cuttino Mobley hasn’t played in an NBA game since 2008, after retiring due to the same heart ailment, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, that killed Hank Gathers.
The 37-year-old Mobley is attempting a comeback, and is set to workout for NBA teams in two weeks according to Hoops World.
On May 31, ASM Sports Agency will hold a pro-day for their...
Sources: Rockets Will Decline Team Option On Francisco Garcia
The Houston Rockets will not pick up the team option on Francisco Garcia's contract for next season, according to sources.
Garcia will be an unrestricted free agent in July.
Garcia's deal for next season was worth $6.4 million.
After coming to the Rockets in a trade from the Sacramento Kings, Garcia became a critical reserve and was one of Houston's primary defenders...
Thunder-Rockets Game 5 Recap: “Hack-An-Asik” Unsuccessful As OKC Drops Their Second Consecutive Game
It’s not surprising that some OKC fans are beginning to question Scott Brooks’ ability to lead the Thunder to an NBA Championship. I’ve noticed that during timeouts, Brooks rarely draws up any game plans for his squad. He usually says something along the lines of, “Just go do your thing.”, then proceeds to let the talent take over. Or he’ll say somethng along the lines...
Rockets Come Back Down To Earth As OKC Claims A 4-2 Series Victory
I’m sure everyone had OKC beating Houston when the match-up was first announced. And after watching that first game, I was getting the broom and dustpan ready. Then, news surfaced of the Westbrook injury. I thought OKC could still get out of the first round without him, but there would no longer be talk of a sweep. Game 4 ended when Serge Ibaka’s putback fell just short. Houston...
Video: Kevin McHale - Post Moves
Charles Barkley: "Kevin McHale is the best player I ever played against."
Extended video of Kevin McHale showing how it's done in the post. Video courtesy of OfficialCelticsHD.
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NBA Season Wrap Up: Houston Rockets
Now that the first round is in in the rear view mirror, we are examining each of the the playoff teams that have been eliminated. We just reviewed the Lakers 2012-13 season and now we are rounding out the Western Conference's first round casualties with our look at the Houston Rockets.
Houston Rockets:
The Rockets had one of the more interesting seasons of any team in...
McHale Wants Rockets To 'Play Bigger'
Kevin McHale wants the Houston Rockets to add more size in their starting lineup.
"I think we've got to play bigger," McHale said. "We played small especially after trading Patrick Patterson. A couple of guys stepped up and tried to play the four spot. We're going to have to play bigger, but one of the young bigs we have, I think one of those guys will definitely...
Houston Rockets: Season Review and Awards
Houston Rockets: Season Review and Awards
By Brandon Hartman: Hoopstuff Senior Writer
Record: 45-37- 8th in West
Review: Ladies and Gentlemen, please strap yourself in tightly as the NBA’s bandwagon team of the year has lifted off. It might be strange to imagine, but if this season is anything to go by, the Houston Rockets are now America’s team. The transformation from irrelevant...
NBA 2013 Review: Jeremy Lin
NBA 2013 Review: Jeremy Lin
-by David Rountree
Jeremy Lin last season was an amazing sensation for the New York Knicks, but things have slowed down a bit for the budding star. As a Houston Rocket he learned how it felt to be a starting point guard for the entire season, and there were some bumps in the road for the star. Lin had looked spectacular, average, and even abysmal at...
James Harden Says He’ll Be Active In Recruiting Players To Houston
James Harden said back in December that he had already begun recruiting free agents to Houston, making the point that nowadays you need “two or even more” stars to win the championship. When asked about it again following the Rockets’ first round series loss to the Thunder, Harden said he’ll will indeed be active in recruiting free agents this summer.
According to Marc Stein...
James Harden vows to help the Houston Rockets recruit free agents
The Houston Rockets have found the face of their franchise. Despite not being able to take advantage of the weaker-than-usual Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs, the Rockets feel that they are a team on the rise.
Last off-season, the initial thought was that Jeremy Lin was imported to Texas to give the Rockets a brand to anchor their logo on.
That did not exactly work out as...
James Harden Ready To Recruit For Houston Rockets
Could the Rockets make a run at Dwight Howard?credit: redsarmy.com
After being bounced by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it’s time for the Houston Rockets to focus on how they can improve their roster this summer.
The franchise finally got their star this past offseason when they traded for James Harden, who proved to be worth the wait for Houston...
Young Rockets look to future after playoff loss
The young Rockets are eager to see what they can do in James Harden's second season in Houston.
The Rockets reached the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and battled back from a 3-0 deficit before being eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6.
Harden was traded to the Rockets just days before the season opener, leaving him little time to bond with his teammates...
Harden Plans To Recruit Free Agents For Rockets
James Harden plans to be an active member of the Houston Rockets' recruiting efforts this summer.
"Hell, yeah," Harden said. "There's a lot of good options out there."
Asked specifically about the Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, Harden broke into a smile and added: "Maybe. Possibly."
The Rockets will have max-level cap space to utilize this summer.
Kevin Durant hits Chandler Parsons in family jewels
Houston Rockets forward Chandler Parsons took a shot right to the sweet spot from Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, yikes.
Russell Westbrook’s farewell to Houston
It must have been satisfying for the Thunder to clinch their first round series against Houston, especially in front of the Rockets’ home crowd and former teammate James Harden. Russell Westbrook seemed the most delighted, giving Houston a quick farewell from Twitter: Yeah, I retweeted that tweet. Whatever. Sue me or something. To be fair, …
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What's going on with Kevin Durant?
Let's call it an "edge" Kevin Durant had in the Houston series. It's not that Durant has ever been soft, but since he entered the NBA he has been one of the most likable stars in American sports. Something changed, though, in this first-round series against the Houston Rockets.
In the series-clinching 103-94 win Friday in Houston, Durant got a technical foul for...
James Harden’s strep throat so bad he struggled to drink water
James Harden has been playing for the Houston Rockets despite being ill.
The Rockets guard scored 31 points in a surprising Game 5 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, which was extremely impressive considering he was sick and later diagnosed with strep throat.
Harden still played in Game 6 despite the illness.
During Game 6, ESPN’s Holly Rowe reported that...
Delfino Out For Rest Of Playoffs With Fractured Foot
Carlos Delfino is out for the remainder of the playoffs with a fractured right foot.
“Carlos has played a large role in our success so far this season and we are disappointed for him that he will not be able to finish out this playoff run,” said Daryl Morey. “Carlos would love nothing more than to be out there with his teammates as they prepare for tonight’s Game 6, but this...
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