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• Jalen Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of Week 13

Jalen Green and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 13. Green averaged 32.5 points while shooting 60.6 percent from the floor and 63.3 percent from the three-point line as the Houston Rockets went 3-1. Antetokounmpo averaged 32.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went 4-0....2025
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• Houston Texans News: Will Anderson knows ‘Texans need more home playoff games’

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Monday, January 20, 2025. Houston Texans News NFL News: Joe Mixon delivers strong message about referees following Texans’ loss to Chiefs (Bolavip) Texans’ Kris Boyd explains tossing helmet, shoving coach: ‘I was lit’ (USA Today) Houston Texans Linked to High-Impact D...2025
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• Rockets vs. Pistons odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA MLK Day picks, Jan. 20 best bets from proven model

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• Pistons vs. Rockets prediction: Odds, expert picks, recent trends, and stats for January 20

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• How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

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• Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

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• Houston Texans News: Mixon Al-Shaair are questionable for Divisional Round game Saturday

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, January 17, 2025. Houston Texans News Texans get official Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair injury status for Chiefs clash (Clutch Points) Chiefs Coach Unveils Strategy Against Texans’ C.J. Stroud (Sports Illustrated) Texans star shares first workout video since season...2025
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• Every NBA All-Star candidate in 2025, and the 24 players who should actually make team

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Here’s a big list of deserving NBA All-Star candidates, plus our picks for the players who should make the team. It feels like the NBA is stocked with more elite talent than ever before. That’s going to lead to a lot of hard feelings as it relates to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. There are only 12 spots on the All-Star roster in the Eastern and Western Con...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Reiterates Trade Demand During Face-To-Face Meeting With Pat Riley

Jimmy Butler had a face-to-face meeting last week with Pat Riley and reiterated his desire to be traded. Butler added that he will not sign a new contract with the Heat and intends to only use his $52 million player option for 25-26 as a trade maneuver. Butler's seven-game suspension ends on Thursday. The Heat are faced with a decision on how to move forward with Butler with either him returning ...2025
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• Houston Texans News: Jets request permission to interview Texans OC Slowik

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Houston Texans News Texans’ brutal 2025 schedule looks plenty familiar (Chron.com) Former NFL Coach Brutally Rips Into Houston Texans (Sports Illustrated) Jets request interview with Texans OC Bobby Slowik (Pro Football Talk) [Ed. Note: We’ll ...2025
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• Rockets' Smith out 4-8 weeks with fractured hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing hand during shootaround Friday....2025
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• Rockets' Smith out 4-6 weeks with fractured hand
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is set to miss four to eight weeks after fracturing hand during shootaround Friday....2025
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• Houston Texans News: Texans eyeing ‘fresh start’

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, January 3, 2025. Houston Texans News Texans star loses out on $1 million after Pro Bowl snub (Chron.com) Houston Texans Eyeing Fresh Start After New Year (Sports Illustrated) Texans sign OL Austin Deculus off Saints’ practice squad, place OT Zach Thomas on NF...2025
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• NBA Suspends Rockets’ Amen Thompson, Heat’s Terry Rozier For Fight
The NBA has suspended Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson for two games and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier for one game over their roles in a skirmish in the final moments of Miami’s 104-100 win over Houston at Toyota Center on Sunday night. The league also issued $145,000 in fines from that matchup. NBA fined […] The post NBA Suspends Rockets’ Amen Thompson, Heat’s Terry ...2025
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• Tyler Herro says he suffered injury on Amen Thompson throwdown

Tyler Herro managed to avoid a suspension for his role in Sunday’s on-court altercation against the Houston Rockets, but he apparently didn’t walk away entirely unscathed....2025
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• 7 young NBA players making the leap this season

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Here are 7 young NBA players who showing significant improvement this season. It’s not too early to overreact to what we’re seeing from the start of the NBA’s 82-game grind. Trends historically begin to stabilize around the 20-game mark. While it would be unwise to suggest the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers will continue to be among the worst teams ...2024
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• 4 NBA playoff races that will determine postseason picture in final week of season
Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports The last week of the NBA regular season comes with huge stakes. The NBA had a pretty good weekend. A new CBA was agreed to between the NBPA and the Governors, guaranteeing labor peace through a new television rights deal and for almost the rest of this decade. That should be celebrated - strikes and lockouts can stymie momentum, especially for a league that is...2023
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• 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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"Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr."

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"The Houston Rockets, who had made a late charge for the Play-In Tournament with a 13-2 record in March but faltered in early April, fell into the latter category, looking for their first non-losing record since the 2019-20 season."

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"Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard dropped a career-high 71 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, setting a new franchise record."

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"The Jazz hosted the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night."

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"The Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, and Indiana Pacers all made minor moves Tuesday night involving salary dumps and future draft picks."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers against the Houston Rockets Game 3, taking you through game day from start to finish."

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"Russell Westbrook is exactly who everybody -- except for the Houston Rockets -- thought he was"

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Houston Rockets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account."

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"Tracy McGrady Joins ESPN As NBA Analyst"

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" After dropping 40 points in the Golden State Warriors' season-opening win over the New Orleans Pelicans and pouring in 25 in Friday night's victory against the Houston Rockets, the NBA's reigning MVP exploded for 53 points in a 134-120 win over the Pelicans on Saturday."

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"Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever "

• Houston Texans News: Will Anderson knows ‘Texans need more home playoff games’
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• Nets Have Set High Asking Price For Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton

Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson was tabbed by NBA executives as the player most likely to be traded ahead of the February 6 trade deadline. Johnson's Nets teammate Nic Claxton also received mention, as Brooklyn leans into a rebuild. However, Brooklyn wants a real return for both Johnson and Claxton. "The Nets asking price is high," one league executive said, referring to both Johnson and Claxton...2025
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• Every NBA All-Star candidate in 2025, and the 24 players who should actually make team
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• Rockets Continue To View Jalen Green As Having Max Player Potential
Jalen Green signed a unique three-year, $106 million extension with the Houston Rockets ahead of the 24-25 season as his value has been difficult to gauge. Green struggled to start the season, but he is averaging 31.6 points on efficient shooting over this past five games. The Rockets remain hopeful Green can emerge as a more consistent talent than he has shown to date. Green has a player option h...2025
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• Devin Booker, Suns Remain Fully Committed Long-Term

The Phoenix Suns could be reaching a crossroads if they are unable to make a trade by the deadline that turns around their season ahead of their third potential playoff run with Kevin Durant. Durant decided not to sign an extension with the Suns this past offseason and could become a free agent in 2026. While the Houston Rockets reportedly "let it be known" that they have interest in Devin Booker,...2025
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• Rockets trade rumors: Houston reportedly has interest in Phoenix’s Devin Booker
One of the most surprising teams to start the 2024-25 season has been the Houston Rockets. At 26-12, they are second in the Western Conference and first in the Southwest division. Houston has some veterans on the roster but the team is mostly young players. The Rockets have developed their talent and Houston is thriving […] The post Rockets trade rumors: Houston reportedly has interest in Ph...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Would Only Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver

For months, Jimmy Butler had signaled his intention to become a free agent this offseason by declining his $52 million player option for the 25-26 season. But sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler intends to use that player option as a trade maneuver if he is not dealt by the trade deadline on Feb. 6. During his face-to-face meeting with Pat Riley, Butler said he will not sign a new deal ...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Tells Heat He Intends To Use $52M Player Option As Trade Maneuver In Offseason

For months, Jimmy Butler had signaled his intention to become a free agent this offseason by declining his $52 million player option for the 25-26 season. But sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler intends to use that player option as a trade maneuver if he is not dealt by the trade deadline on Feb. 6. During his face-to-face meeting with Pat Riley, Butler said he will not sign a new deal ...2025
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• Jimmy Butler Reiterates Trade Demand During Face-To-Face Meeting With Pat Riley
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• Houston Texans News: DeMeco Ryans says ‘Our defense dominated’

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Monday, January 13, 2025. Houston Texans News Texans beat Chargers in NFL wild-card game behind Joe Mixon and stout defense: Live reaction and updates (The Athletic) Texans 32, Chargers 12: How Houston’s defense sparked AFC wild-card round win (Houston Chronicle) The Te...2025
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• Jalen Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of Week 13
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• Pistons vs. Rockets prediction: Odds, expert picks, recent trends, and stats for January 20
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• Rockets vs. Kings odds, predictions, recent stats, trends, and Best bets for January 16

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• Every NBA All-Star candidate in 2025, and the 24 players who should actually make team
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• Rockets Continue To View Jalen Green As Having Max Player Potential
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• Rockets vs. Nuggets odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends, and Best bets for January 15

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• Rockets’ Jalen Green ties career-high with 42 points in win over Grizzlies
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green tied his career-high with 42 points in Monday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Green joined franchise legend Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in Rockets history to score at least 40 points on 70% shooting or better from the floor before the age of 23. The youngster, who turns 23 […] The post Rockets’ Jalen Green ties career-high with 42 point...2025
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• Grizzlies vs. Rockets Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, trends and Best bets for January 13

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• Rockets vs. Grizzlies Best bets: Odds, predictions, expert picks, recent stats, and trends for January 9

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• The Oilers legacy is Houston’s, not something for the Titans to use as a joke

Photo by Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Titans wearing Oilers throwbacks as a joke is just sad. It’s been 25 years since Tennessee’s NFL team changed its name to the Titans as the final step of relocation, but for some reason the franchise is still locked in its edgelord teenage phase. This Sunday the Titans will wear one of the best, most-iconic throwback jerseys of al...2025
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• Houston Texans News: DeMeco Ryans says ‘Our defense dominated’
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• Lakers’ Uneven Season Continues In Loss To Shorthanded Mavs

The Los Angeles Lakers’ momentum came to a screeching halt on Tuesday night, falling 118-97 to the wildly shorthanded Dallas Mavericks, dropping LA to 0-2 on their Texas road trip. After a heart-wrenching 119-115 loss to the Houston Rockets earlier in the week, the Lakers now sit at No. 6 in the Western Conference, down […] The post Lakers’ Uneven Season Continues In Loss To Shorthande...2025
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• Houston Texans News: Jets request permission to interview Texans OC Slowik
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• The Oilers legacy is Houston’s, not something for the Titans to use as a joke
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• NBA Suspends Rockets’ Amen Thompson, Heat’s Terry Rozier For Fight
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• The NBA Cup is hoping to avoid becoming Las Vegas’ latest shallow cover act

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images The NBA Cup is good, but the league’s next challenge will be getting fans to care as much as its participants. LAS VEGAS — Many things in Las Vegas are fake, or replicas of a better thing. No one would confuse The Strip’s versions of the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building for the real items. Its inauthenticity is a part of the charm. Th...2024
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• Steve Kerr slammed refs after Warriors’ controversial loss to Rockets in NBA Cup

Steve Kerr was furious about the “unconscionable” foul call on the Warriors that gave the Rockets the win. The Golden State Warriors had a six-point lead over the Houston Rockets with 1:30 left in regulation during their quarterfinals matchup in the NBA Cup on Wednesday night. The Rockets stormed back to win the game, 91-90, thanks to a controversial loose ball foul on the Warriors in the final se...2024
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• A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is the only solution to this impending Bucks disaster

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images The Bucks’ contention window is already closed, whether they realize it or not. Trading Giannis is the only way out. No cliché in the English language is as misunderstood as “rock bottom.” It is a historical phrase, not intended for present-tense use — applied retroactively to the lowest moment of a timeline that has already reached its conclusion. But whe...2024
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• Kobe Bryant All That's Left of NBA's Greatest Draft Ever
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• Steph Curry Scores 53 vs. Pelicans: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Sources: Veteran Smith opts to join Rockets
Wanting to play for a winning team with a chance to win the title, Josh Smith has decided to join the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN.com on Wednesday....2014
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• Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Praises Kawhi Leonard's 'Bored to Death' Demeanor
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• Running Diary: Lakers 112 | Rockets 102
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• San Antonio Spurs Present Immediate Challenge to Golden State Warriors' Throne
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Kobe Bryant Calls Dwight Howard ‘Soft’ and a ‘Teddy Bear’ (VIDEO)
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• Dirk Nowitzki's Career Deserves Better Ending Than Dallas Mavericks Can Provide
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• Though Enticing, Rajon Rondo of Today an Investment Lakers Lucky Not to Make
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• Houston Texans News: Will Anderson knows ‘Texans need more home playoff games’
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• Rockets vs. Pistons odds, score prediction, time: 2025 NBA MLK Day picks, Jan. 20 best bets from proven model
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• How to watch Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
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• Rockets vs. Kings odds, score prediction, start time: 2025 NBA picks, Jan. 16 best bets by proven model

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• Every NBA All-Star candidate in 2025, and the 24 players who should actually make team
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• Devin Booker, Suns Remain Fully Committed Long-Term
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• Rockets vs. Nuggets odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends, and Best bets for January 15
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• Houston Texans News: DeMeco Ryans says ‘Our defense dominated’
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• NBA’s 11 best rookies this season, ranked

Let’s rank the best rookies in the NBA for the 2023-2024 season This rookie class in the NBA will always go down in history as the year Victor Wembanyama made his grand entrance into the league. Wembanyama’s rookie season was so spellbinding, so sporadically brilliant that it overshadowed everything in its path, including his talented peers that were quietly forming one of the deeper groups of pro...2024
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• Kyrie Irving Explains Special Moment With Luka Doncic
Kyrie Irving was spectacular on Sunday, putting up a season-high 48 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 147-136 in overtime and eliminated them from play-in contention. But it was the special moment he shared with Luka Doncic at the final buzzer that also attracted a lot of attention. “We work so hard, […] The post Kyrie Irving Explains Special Moment With Luka Donc...2024
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• Victor Wembanyama is leveling up at a terrifying rate for Spurs

Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images Wembanyama’s rapid ascent is impossible to miss. The NBA was packed with exciting games on Thursday night that directly impacted its incredibly tight playoff picture. The Denver Nuggets knocked off the Miami Heat in an NBA Finals rematch, the surging Golden State Warriors picked up another win over the New York Knicks, Devin Booker went off ...2024
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• Knicks filing protest with NBA to dispute Monday’s loss to Rockets: Source
The New York Knicks are filing a protest to dispute Monday’s 105-103 loss to the Houston Rockets, a league source confirmed Tuesday. With the score tied at 103, Rockets guard Aaron Holiday chucked up a prayer 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds remaining. Referee Jacyn Goble ruled it a foul on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson for running into the shooter. Holiday connected on 2 of 3 free-throw attempts to ...2024
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• Paul George’s harsh stance on James Harden going to Rockets isn’t wrong
Paul George dismisses James Harden signing with Rockets: ‘They made their decision on who the future is’ The rumors connecting James Harden to the Houston Rockets have been circulating for most of this season. Harden famously took a pay cut last summer to return to the Philadelphia 76ers in hopes of winning a championship, but there were whispers he’d want to return to his old home in Houston as...2023
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• RUMOR: LeBron James, Lakers’ rejected trade offer to Celtics for Dennis Schroder, revealed
It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers tried — and failed — to bring in some reinforcements into their squad prior to last Thursday’s trade deadline. One of the names that were linked to LA was Dennis Schroder of the Boston Celtics, who eventually landed with the Houston Rockets before the buzzer. The Lakers […] The post RUMOR: LeBron James, Lakers’ rejected...2022
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• Rockets open to a James Harden reunion
Many rumors have surfaced recently suggesting that the Brooklyn Nets are considering trading James Harden. Harden played for the Houston Rockets for most of his career until being dealt to the Nets, who sought to build a big three with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Harden. The majority of these speculations claim that Harden will […] The post Rockets open to a James Harden reunion appeared...2022
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• Warriors big man Kevon Looney’s shocked reaction to Stephen Curry’s first buzzer-beating game-winner
San Francisco, CA – If you saw the Golden State Warriors versus the Houston Rockets game on Friday night, you probably said exactly what Kevon Looney shared when he found out that he just witnessed Stephen Curry’s first game-winning shot. “I didn’t know that,” Looney told ClutchPoints. “I assumed that he has had one before […] The post Warriors big man Kevon Looney...2022
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