NBA Sunday: Can James Harden Revert?

After moving to point guard, James Harden will have to revert to a version of his former self.

Alan Draper  •  16 Oct 2023
Rockets’ Beverley to Miss Upcoming Trip to China

Rockets GM Daryl Morey told ESPN that point guard Patrick Beverley will miss the upcoming trip to China with left knee soreness. The Rockets, who play the Knicks on Tuesday, leave for the two-game week long trip after the game. Source: Calvin Watkins of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
James Harden Explains Decision to Skip Olympics

“I have made the sacrifice that I want to do whatever it takes to win, so it’s one of the reasons why I didn’t go to the Olympics this summer,” (James) Harden told The Vertical. “It was one of the toughest decisions that I’ve ever made in my life. For my legacy here in Houston […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Over 125 Players To Be Cut Before Start of Season

Right now, 576 players are vying for 450 regular-season roster spots. Eric Pincus looks at each team’s roster situation.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Yao Ming on Jersey Retirement: ‘Happened Too Soon’

Drafted No. 1 overall in 2002, Yao played an integral role in helping the NBA become a global enterprise in China. Now, following a nine-year career that was cut short by foot injuries, Yao will have his No. 11 jersey retired Feb. 2, when the Rockets host the Atlanta Hawks. “Jersey retired?” Yao said at […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rockets, Motiejunas Meet; No Deal Struck?

Source: Rockets held talks with the agent for Donatas Motiejunas on Saturday but nothing materialized in terms of a new contract. Source: Calvin Watkins of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Will Rockets, Motiejunas Work Out Deal By Deadline?

With the deadline to sign a qualifying offer approaching, restricted free-agent power forward Donatas Motiejunas and the Houston Rockets have exchanged contract proposals but remain far apart on an agreement, multiple sources told ESPN. Motiejunas is seeking a larger financial deal from the Rockets, but the two sides haven’t had serious contract discussions in a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Motiejunas In Limbo As Deal Deadline Looms

The NBA’s lone remaining restricted free agent, Donatas Motiejunas, has a decision to make as his qualifying offer deadline looms.

Alan Draper  •  30 Oct 2023
Source: Rockets Sign PJ Hairston to Contract

The Rockets signed forward PJ Hairston to a non guaranteed contract on Thursday according to a source. Source: Calvin Watkins of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021