James Harden returning to the Rockets in free agency has been a buzzy item among NBA rumors in recent weeks, but is it all a leverage ploy for the 76ers? One of the biggest NBA rumors concerning free agency before we’ve even reached the offseason has been regarding former MVP and beard icon James Harden
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The Houston Rockets have a new head coach and big dreams. Will they emerge from the offseason as contenders or rebuilders? The Houston Rockets finished last season 22-60, tied with San Antonio for dead last in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, the NBA Draft gods decided to reward the Rockets’ in-state rivals with the No. 1
Former NBA player Jeremy Lin suffered a terrifying head injury after taking an elbow to the face in a P.League+ game in Taiwan. Jeremy Lin has not played in an NBA game since 2019, playing instead in international basketball leagues. Currently, he plays for the P.League+’s Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers in Taiwan. But in a recent
Oct 28, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Rumors that the Raptors and Nick Nurse might part ways have persisted all season. Now
The NBA rumors about James Harden to the Rockets have been around for a while. But they just seem to keep bubbling back up. We first heard the NBA rumors about James Harden being interested in a return to the Rockets back in December. Since then they’ve popped up again periodically and today, as Harden’s
The Rockets just completed a losing season with a stunning amount of regression for their young players. They may be looking at a Warriors assistant as the answer. The Houston Rockets knew they were going to lose a lot of games this season — with an extremely young roster and an eye on the 2023
Mar 5, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) leaves the court following the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports The Houston Rockets may need to reset their rebuild after a disappointing season painfully short on growth. Here are three big changes they
As the NBA regular season enters its final phase, not everyone is having fun. These players would probably love to go back to the beginning and start over. Even for the teams at the bottom of the standings, there are things to be gained during the grind of an 82-game NBA season. Players are supposed
According to an NBA insider, James Harden heading to the Houston Rockets in free agency this summer is already a ‘foregone conclusion’. In December, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that James Harden is “seriously considering” returning to the Houston Rockets this offseason. “All-Star guard James Harden is seriously considering a return to the Houston Rockets in
It seems that James Harden is indeed “serious” about returning to Houston. Despite the fact that the Sixers are contending for a title, Harden could leave in free agency and go back to the team where he spent the majority of his career. Per a report from Kelly Iko and Sam Amick, James Harden is
Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s a perfect time to reevaluate every NBA team’s standing in the title race. NBA All-Star weekend has officially
The Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies loaded up for their playoff race in the form of a three-team trade with the Houston Rockets. The NBA trade deadline is approaching on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3:00 p.m. ET, and the Western Conference has gotten tougher. Phoenix Suns owner Mat Isbhia, after just two days into
Eric Gordon is drawing trade interest from multiple teams. Will the veteran finally get traded or will he stay in a Rockets uniform for another half-season? According to Sam Amico, Eric Gordon continues to be on the market with his reported preference for a trade that still hasn’t been fulfilled. According to the report, management expressed
The Atlanta Hawks are still shopping John Collins as the trade deadline approaches. Now NBA trade rumors have identified a surprising new suitor. A half-dozen teams have already been reportedly linked to the Atlanta Hawks and John Collins, including the Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans, Los Angeles Lakers and more. The 25-year-old power forward has
Jan 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) reacts after scoring a basket during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The No. 1 pick is almost certainly going to be Victor Wembanyama, but there’s a chance that pick could
Victor Wembanyama seems to be the consensus No. 1 pick on almost every NBA Mock Draft. How will he fit with the teams who could win the draft lottery? Victor Wembanyama is a unique talent. A 7-foot-5 unicorn with elite shot-blocking potential who also handles the ball like a guard and can drain deep 3s
Could James Harden leave the Philadelphia 76ers for the Houston Rockets this offseason? Time is a flat circle, and Harden has a ‘magnetic pull’ to the Houston area. Despite a 76ers win at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, the biggest story as it pertains to Philadelphia basketball is James Harden. A report dropped by
Dec 18, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) dribbles the ball while sitting before warm up before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tired of puny fake NBA trades that only include a handful of teams at a time? Boy,
After an ugly ending to their relationship, the Rockets should focus on the future of the promising young core, and should pass on James Harden. Early Sunday morning as many were still opening their Christmas presents, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski decided to hijack the holiday and drop one of his trademarked “Woj Bombs”. According to Woj’s
The NBA Rookie of the Year race has gotten crowded as several young players have found a niche and started putting up signature moments. The last time we looked at the Rookie of the Year race was in the middle of the preseason and since then we’ve already seen several top candidates rising and falling.
These are the winners and losers after the release of the NBA and Nike’s City Edition jerseys for the 2022-23 season. The City Edition jerseys first debuted during the 2017-18 season. The aim of the program was to give teams an opportunity to stretch the limits of the NBA branding guidelines and pay homage to
The Houston Rockets have the worst record in the NBA but their young roster has been an absolute terror on the offensive glass. There haven’t been a ton of bright spots for a Houston Rockets team so far this season. They’re off to a 2-10 start and rank in the bottom five in the league
Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Despite finishing with one of the worst records in the NBA last season, there is some reason for optimism for the 2022-23 Houston Rockets. We all know who is going to dominate the national spotlight in the Western Conference t may be time for the networks to shift away from their
The NBA announced that Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. On Saturday, the NBA world was hit with devastating news regarding Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the league announced Mutombo, known for his days in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, and other destinations,
With Chet Holmgren off the board and preseason action rolling, who are the top candidates for NBA Rookie of the Year this season? Chet Holmgren’s injury took a huge name off the board in what was a very crowded field of potential Rookie of the Year candidates. But the first batch of preseason games have
The Mavericks have long needed to get more help around Luka Doncic and they made a trade to do just that, landing Christian Wood from the Rockets. Watching the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the outcry from fans was clear: Luka Doncic needs more help for this team to truly contend. Sure, the
Purdue guard Jaden Ivey shakes hands with Iowa forward Keegan Murray after a game Jan. 27, 2022, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. 220127 Purdue Iowa Mbb 044 Jpg Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray NBA Draft rumors 2022: 5 targets for the Golden State Warriors by Rucker Haringey NBA Draft rumors are flying but things
Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports NL MVP Power Rankings: Paul Goldschmidt vs Manny Machado and more by Drew Koch Riding high after turning Christian Wood into the No. 26 pick, NBA trade rumors have the Houston Rockets looking to pick up another pick. The Houston Rockets picked up the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. From all indications, the first two picks in the NBA Draft are already locked in. It sounds like the Orlando Magic have already decided on Jabari Smith and the
Apr 5, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green (0) drives the ball against Brooklyn Nets small forward Bruce Brown (1) and Brooklyn Nets center Andre Drummond (0) during the first half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports White Sox shopping young outfielder after electric
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