Rockets make it official, hire ex-Celtics coach Ime Udoka
April 27, 2023
The Houston Rockets officially hired Ime Udoka as their new coach on Tuesday, replacing Stephen Silas, who was fired after three seasons.
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Houston Rockets
Pro Players, Sports Agent Talk About Athletes Covid-19 Decisions
October 14, 2021
In professional sports locker rooms across America, in the NBA, the NFL, the NHL and other leagues, millionaire athletes are talking with each other about a decision that can dramatically affect their careers, their families and their teams.
Whether to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or not.
Mason Jones, who played for the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers last season, decided to take the shot.
18 Ex NBA Players Indicted in Alleged Scheme to Defraud NBA Health Plan
October 12, 2021
Eighteen former NBA players were named in an alleged defraud scheme involving the NBA’s Health and Welfare Benefit Plan out of nearly $4 million, according to reports from Jonathan Dienst of NBC New York reports on Thursday.
Talen Horton-Tucker Shows Off His Development in 124-122 Victory Over Houston Rockets
May 13, 2021
In their final home game before the Playoffs, the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers gave guard Talen Horton-Tucker the onus of starting for the fourth time this season.
Houston’s Porter Jr. Fined
April 28, 2021
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been fined $50,000 for violating the league’s Health and Safety Protocols
Lakers Sign Ben McLemore
April 6, 2021
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Ben McLemore, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.
Los Angeles Lakers reach the Western Conference Finals
September 13, 2020
With authoritative gameplay, the Los Angeles Lakers ended their second-round battle against the Houston Rockets in five games. For the first time since 2010, the Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals.
Lakers Dominate In Game 4 with 110-100 Victory; One Win Away From Western Conference Finals
September 11, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers presented a slew of problems for the Houston Rockets, but defending Anthony Davis happened to be their biggest one.
Lakers Advance to Western Conference Semifinals After Game 5 Closeout Win vs. Blazers
August 29, 2020
After an emotional and action-packed week both on and off the court, the Lakers sent the Trail Blazers packing in the rescheduled Game 5 matchup on Saturday night, which was originally supposed for Wednesday, inside the Orlando Bubble.
2019-20 NBA Season Restart Schedule Update – Aug 14
August 12, 2020
Please be advised of the following updates to the 2019-20 NBA Season Restart Seeding Game Schedule:
Westbrooks scores 40 as Rockets bounce back in second half to defeat the Clippers
December 23, 2019
Emotions were high during the Western Conference duel between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets. The Rockets completed a dominant second half comeback taking down the Clippers 122-117, solidifying a new rivalry between the two teams.
Houston Rockets Protest Denied
December 9, 2019
Officiating Crew Disciplined for Misapplying Coach’s Challenge Rule
Leonard Buries Game Winner to Carry Clippers Past Rockets 122-119
November 24, 2019
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers knows exactly what he has in his team, a resilient group of veterans who are built for the big moment.
NBA referees aim to make traveling take a walk
October 3, 2019
James Harden slides sideways or steps backward, and the screaming starts.
Whether seated on the opposing bench or on a stool in a sports bar, somebody is insisting that Harden must have traveled between the time he finished dribbling and launched his shot from a different spot. Traveling will be an emphasis this season for officials, who are determined not to allow offensive players to gain an extra edge by taking an extra step.
Judge Sets Settlement Conference in Photog’s Battery Case Against James Harden
June 6, 2019
James Harden and a photographer who alleges the Houston Rockets guard broke his finger outside a Hollywood nightclub in 2016 were ordered by a judge today to take part in a settlement conference prior to the scheduled June 27 trial of the plaintiff’s case.