Houston Rockets

A recent report said the Houston Rockets might be willing to take back Russell Westbrook in a trade. But they don't intend to play him. How would a buyout work?
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NBA Trade Deadline: A Russell Westbrook Buyout Explained

If the Houston Rockets re-acquire Russell Westbrook, they plan to buy out the remainder of his contract. How would that process work?

Phil Watson • 26 Jan 2022
Charles Barkley and John Stockton embrace as the Dream Team prepares to receive gold medals at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona
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Charles Barkley Had Malicious Intent During an Infamous 1997 Encounter With John Stockton

Charles Barkley used force as a means of taking exception to the perceived dirty play of John Stockton.

Martin Fenn • 09 Jan 2022
Wizards announcer Glenn Consor had an unfortunate choice of words after Kevin Porter Jr.'s game-winning shot.
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Wizards Announcer Apologizes for His Insensitive Comments Referencing Kevin Porter Jr.'s Father: ‘Like His Dad, Pulled That Trigger Right at the Right Time'

Wizards announcer Glenn Consor let out an unfortunate string of words after Kevin Porter Jr.'s game-winning 3-pointer on Wednesday night.

Jack Dougherty • 06 Jan 2022
Kevin Porter Jr. reportedly left the arena on New Year's Day after a halftime argument with a Houston Rockets assistant coach
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Kevin Porter Jr. Turns His Immaturity Against the Houston Rockets in Unprofessional Tantrum

Kevin Porter Jr. has a history of emotional outbursts. The Houston Rockets got a taste of that at halftime of their New Year's Day loss.

Phil Watson • 02 Jan 2022
Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington saves a ball during an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets
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NBA Trade Deadline Rumors: 5 Veterans Who Could Be on the Move in 2022

These five veteran players could be highly sought-after in the weeks leading up to the 2022 NBA trade deadline.

Martin Fenn • 30 Dec 2021
Three teams have emerged as likely trade suitors for Ben Simmons.
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The Ben Simmons Trade Sweepstakes Has Reportedly Narrowed Down to 3 Teams

If Ben Simmons is traded before the February deadline, expect one of these three teams to be involved in the deal.

Jack Dougherty • 19 Dec 2021
Hakeem Olajuwon (L) and Clyde Drexler (R) with Houston Rockets governor Tilman Fertitta in March 2019
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Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler Turned Phi Slama Jama Failures Into NBA Glories: ‘Man, Can You Imagine If We Ever Got Back Together?'

Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler long dreamed of the day they could rectify Phi Slama Jama failures. That day came in 1995.

Martin Fenn • 01 Dec 2021
L-R: Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan looks on during the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals and Hakeem Olajuwon celebrates during Game 6 of the 1994 NBA Finals
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Michael Jordan Once Revealed His ‘Great Respect' for the Rockets and Doubted Whether the Bulls Could Have Beaten Houston in the NBA Finals

Michael Jordan admitted to former Houston Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich that he wasn't sure the Bulls could have defeated the Rockets in a hypothetical NBA Finals series.

Martin Fenn • 29 Nov 2021
John Wall wants to play for the Houston Rockets, who aren't crazy about the role Wall desires. Meanwhile, the NBA says nothing about a blatant tanking job in H-Town.
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John Wall, Houston Rockets Tanking Arrangement Exposes NBA Double Standards Yet Again

John Wall and the Houston Rockets agreed that the second-highest player in the league would sit awaiting a trade. Where's the NBA's concern about competitive integrity?

Phil Watson • 28 Nov 2021
Scottie Pippen takes aim at Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon.
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Scottie Pippen Takes a Break From Bashing Michael Jordan to Blame Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon for Their Failed Stint With the ‘Superteam' Rockets

Scottie Pippen is on a mission to burn every bridge he's ever built, and his latest victims are his former Houston Rockets teammates, Charles Barkley and Hakeem Olajuwon.

Jack Dougherty • 11 Nov 2021