Prior to the 2019-20 NBA season, the Houston Rockets found themselves in need of a big man. Especially after seeing how pivotal Kenneth Faried became when Clint Capela was sidelined.
It's been reported in recent weeks that the Houston Rockets have received calls for fourth-year wing Tari Eason. All told, it's been reported that half
Tari Eason entered the season with a superfluous level of motivation. He and the Rockets were unable to strike a deal on a contract extension. He took the court with a vengeance, proving his worth and value for the franchise.
The Houston team has been the definition of an up-and-down team in January. The Rockets have had a three-game winning streak but also a three-game losing streak in January.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
The injury bug refuses to let go of the Houston Rockets, and with the first half of their season partly shaped by players who haven't been available, victories against tough odds tend to feel more meaningful.
The Toronto Raptors are going into the trade deadline as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but they still have a lot of room for growth. The team can be a force on the defensive end of the floor, but it could also use another move or two to shore up its offensive needs.
Urgency can become dangerous. Boldness brought the Houston Rockets back into relevance. Impatience could knock them right back out. After years of rebuilding, asset-hoarding, and internal development, Houston finally pushed its chips into the center of the table.
Stop if you have heard this before. The Houston Rockets struggled from the free-throw line in a close loss. It has been a phrase used a lot over the last few weeks, and it was used again after last night's defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Rockets are set to face off against the Detroit Pistons tonight, hoping to rebound on the second night of a back-to-back. Last night, Houston played Philadelphia, ultimately falling in an overtime, down to the wire contest.
The Rockets, the 76ers, and overtime. Three things that have been synonymous over the last couple of seasons. Unfortunately, the Rockets being on the road and losing has also become synonymous.
The Houston Rockets have been the subject of trade speculation all throughout the season. Well, actually, before the season even started. Part of it is because the Rockets are always active at the deadline, seemingly.
The Houston Rockets have gotten back into a rhythm after a month-and-a-half stretch that can only be described as 'brutal.' From Dec. 1 to Jan. 15, they went 10-11, suffering from a noticeable lack of defensive pressure and inefficient offense.
No team is perfect, especially not this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been exposed a number of times already, which puts the league hierarchy into perspective: there is still plenty of parity right now.
The Houston Rockets have had a roller-coaster of a season. Yet, they find themselves fifth in the Western Conference standings, with a 24-15 record. It's been ugly at times.
The NBA trade deadline is February 5th. Contending teams will be scouring the market, in hopes of identifying reinforcements and/or roster improvements.
The Houston Rockets entered the season with expectations of competing for an NBA championship following the acquisition of Kevin Durant. The Rockets got off to a flying start, but they have just a .500 record since December 1.
Trade season is all about striking when the iron is hot, and it may be time for the Chicago Bulls to take their first swing. Arturas Karnisovas' team remains one of the most-talked-about deadline sellers in the NBA.
It was a yes, then it became a no. The Houston Rockets lost by a solitary point, 103-102, to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday after Tari Eason’s game-winning bucket was nullified by the referees.
There was a bit of a problem during the game between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns on Monday, and Tari Eason really took it sitting down. The game clock malfunctioned in the first minute of the second quarter.