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The last friendly has been played. The US has went undefeated in the warm-ups. There's only one player left to cut after a less-than-serious injury pulled Gilbert Arenas out. This team is ready. The real tournament starts Saturday, when the Americans will face Puerto Rico to open up Group... Link
Read More: Carlos Arroyo , Chicago Bulls , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming
Posted at 03:01 PM
By Jaadande, Overtime
We love Sam Cassell, and it's not just because he's unafraid to slip in a "Coming to America" reference while addressing 19,000 people. The guy's a winner. (A winner who closed his thank-you address to the Staples Center fans before the final regular-season game by saying "Sexual Chocolate!") In... Link
Read More: All-Stars , Corey Maggette , Dallas Mavericks , Denver Nuggets , Elton Brand , Houston Rockets , Kevin Garnett , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Milwaukee Bucks , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nick Van Exel , Ray Allen , Sam Cassell
Posted at 11:29 AM
By Henry Abbott, True Hoop
Jonathan Feigen tells the story of Yao Ming's season-ending broken foot in the Houston Chronicle. "I was just fighting for position," Yao said about the injury. "I think (Mehmet) Okur kicked my foot. That happens on the court. I believe...... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Mehmet Okur , Yao Ming
Posted at 02:58 PM
Here is my mock draft, usually when a player does well in the tournament, their stock goes up in the draft. Teams are gonna pass on Sheldon Williams, due to poor tournament performance. He’ll be the next Elton Brand and will help that Hornets go to the playoffs... Link
Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Charlotte Bobcats , Chicago Bulls , Draft , Elton Brand , Golden State Warriors , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Portland Trailblazers , Sacramento Kings , Seattle Sonics , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz
Posted at 07:16 PM
Huge story out of Houston: The Rockets have named their next general manager, and it's a stats dude. The "Theo Epstein" is apparently Daryl Morey, who teaches a class at MIT, used to work on Wall Street and works as a stats/operations/information guy for the Celtics front office. A... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Boston Celtics , Houston Rockets , Kenny Thomas , Seattle Sonics
Posted at 05:50 PM
In an astounding change of direction and style that stunned the Rockets and the NBA, owner Leslie Alexander has chosen Boston Celtics statistical analyst Daryl Morey to be his next general manager, succeeding ...... Link
Read More: Boston Celtics , Houston Rockets
Posted at 09:35 AM
The Masters of the Klondike on freedarko.com
It would seem that last night’s infernal burst of Gilbertology might truly need no comment from ours truly. As in, we live in heaven, he lives alone, our souls are intertwined and the moment need not be soiled by explanation. The more and more I gazed upon that fascinating... Link
Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Carmelo Anthony , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Gerald Wallace , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 09:49 PM
ESPN.com is reporting that "Derek Anderson has been all around the NBA, and now he's headed to Team No. 6: The Miami Heat. The Heat and Rockets reached agreement Thursday on a deal that includes Anderson, an eight-year veteran guard, and rookie guard Gerald Fitch."... Link
Read More: Derek Anderson , Houston Rockets , Miami Heat
Posted at 03:11 PM
In the HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Megan Manfull writes that Luther Head "has listened to Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy preach defense all season. No one would blame Head if he tuned all that talk out of his mind when the NBA rookies kick off the All-Star Game festivities" tonight in... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Luther Head
Posted at 09:54 AM
By Laurie Edwards, Most Valuable Network - All That Jazz
Some of these losses lately are mystifying. The Rockets? The Cavaliers?! No way the Jazz should lose to those teams. Now we can add the LA Lakers to the list. It’s not so bad that Utah lost to them–better teams than the Jazz have done that this season–but that... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Houston Rockets , Los Angeles Lakers , Utah Jazz
Posted at 09:32 AM
Pharrell captures the essence of Yao Ming through music.... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Yao Ming
Posted at 09:32 AM
By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA
The Houston Rockets acquired guard Keith Bogans from the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday for forward Lonny Baxter.... Link
Read More: Charlotte Bobcats , Houston Rockets
Posted at 12:41 PM
Yao and Tracy McGrady give the host Houston Rockets two starters in the Feb. 19 game.... Link
Read More: Dwyane Wade , Houston Rockets , Tracy McGrady
Posted at 12:40 PM
In USA TODAY, David DuPree writes that Houston Rockets center Yao Ming "was the leading vote-getter in the fan balloting for the second consecutive season, narrowly edging Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers by 71,107 votes."... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Kobe Bryant , Los Angeles Lakers , Yao Ming
Posted at 09:11 AM
Houston, TX - Dwyane Wade returned to the lineup and scored 32 points, dished out nine assists and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Miami Heat over the Houston Rockets, 101-95, at the Toyota Center.... Link
Read More: Dwyane Wade , Houston Rockets , Miami Heat
Posted at 08:45 AM
Brian Windhorst of the AKRON BEACON JOURNAL reports, The Cavaliers are pretty tired of the far west these days, but next season they might get a shot at the Far East. The Cavs are in talks to open next season in China against the Houston Rockets, several league officials... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Houston Rockets
Posted at 10:01 AM
HOUSTON The Dallas Mavericks opened a five-game road trip by dominating the third quarter of a 103-to-76 romp at Houston.... Link
Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Houston Rockets
Posted at 07:43 AM
Thought I’d throw up a special weekend column, since I’m not sure I’ll have one for tomorrow since it’s a holiday and all. Before we get into the situations to pay attention to, I thought we should check in on some of the centers who recently won starting jobs... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrei Kirilenko , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Brendan Haywood , Chris Kaman , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Elton Brand , Erick Dampier , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Kenyon Martin , Kwame Brown , Los Angeles Lakers , Marcus Camby , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rasheed Wallace , Rasho Nesterovic , Reggie Evans , Samuel Dalembert , Shawn Marion , Theo Ratliff , Utah Jazz , Yao Ming , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 07:41 PM
The Houston Rockets appear to have moved to the head of the class in the Ron Artest Sweepstakes. Who's will it take to land the hottest name in the NBA right now? Check it out!... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Ron Artest
Posted at 11:03 AM
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Posted at 07:14 PM
Steve Buffery of THE TORONTO SUN reports, Rafer Alston did not burn any bridges yesterday. He torched them. In his first visit to Toronto since being traded by the Raptors to the Houston Rockets on Oct.4 for Mike James, the volatile point guard stood by controversial comments he made... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Rafer Alston , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 09:14 AM
Houston center Yao Ming has begun light workouts and said he expects to return to action in two to three weeks after surgery on an infected big toe. Yao said the Dec. 19 surgery on his left foot relieved tremendous pain, but also said the prospect of surgery made... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Yao Ming
Posted at 10:31 PM
OK sorry! Yeah weve been missing in action for some time now but hey its not easy positioning a front loaded brand in expanding markets in some 3rd world countries where you cant even say the word HAM let alone eat it or slam it.And then we get the... Link
Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Houston Rockets , Miami Heat
Posted at 06:53 PM
So, 10-17 is bad. 7-9 at home is bad. A second five-game losing streak is bad. Dead last in the Pacific Division for most of December is bad. Losing to four last-place teams before New Year's is bad. Remember, the Knicks were in the Atlantic cellar at 0-5 when... Link
Read More: Bonzi Wells , Charlotte Bobcats , Chicago Bulls , Houston Rockets , Jason Hart , Mike Bibby , New York Knicks , Portland Trailblazers , Sacramento Kings
Posted at 09:40 AM
The Cleveland Plain-Dealer has an entertaining story today about athletes using fake names on the road. They have a fun anecodte about Drew Gooden, but the real fun comes with the sidebar, which lists the fake names some players have used. Some highlights: • Shaquille O'Neal: Vladamire Mandingo •... Link
Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Drew Gooden , Houston Rockets , Ricky Davis , Shaquille O'Neal , Tracy McGrady
Posted at 04:23 PM
