Tag: Houston Rockets

Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said he will rethink whether James Harden needs more rest during the regular season after the All-Star’s poor performance at the end of Houston’s Western Conference semifinals series. D’Antoni, describing himself as “shell-shocked” the day after Houston’s season ended with a 39-point home loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game […]

MVP candidate James Harden accepted that he will be subjected to intense criticism after having one of the worst playoff performances of his career Thursday, when the Houston Rockets’ season ended in humiliating fashion. “You’ve got to take it for what it is,” Harden said. “Everything falls on my shoulders. I take responsibility for it, […]

Jake Rauchbach breaks down the most impressive individual playoff performances thus far.

Shane Rhodes breaks down a classic Spurs-Rockets Game 5, and looks forward to Game 6.

Turns out it’s tough to beat a team that shoots 44 percent from three-point range, writes Benny Nadeau.

Houston Rockets backup center Nene will miss the remainder of the postseason with a torn left abductor, the team announced on Monday. The injury was sustained during the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 4 in Houston. Source: Houston Rockets

Rockets forward Nene pulled his left groin after just one minute in Sunday’s 125-101 victory over the Spurs, with no indication when he’ll return to action. Nene scored four points in his limited action before leaving the game, after which he reportedly went directly to have an MRI. “We’ll have a better handle on it […]

Houston Rockets Head Coach Mike D’Antoni and Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra are the co-recipients of the inaugural Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced today. Source: NBA.com

Eric Pincus breaks down pre-lottery 2017 cap space for all 30 NBA teams.