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Lakers’ Metta World Peace has quite a grip on Dwight Howard (Video)

Check out the video. Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace told SportsRadio 610 in Houston that Dwight Howard isn’t going to the Houston Rockets — that’s because World Peace has quite a hold on his teammate. “You know how those horses have those little things, ties in a bullfight, you tie those things...and they go crazy? I’ve got two of those tied to Dwight Howard’s...
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Rockets Wouldn't Allow McHale To Leave For Celtics

Kevin McHale would presumably be a head coach of interest to the Boston Celtics should they move forward with a move that would send Doc Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers. But McHale is currently the head coach of the Houston Rockets and the team would not let him leave for the Celtics, according to sources. McHale replaced Rick Adelman during the 2011 offseason.
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Houston Rockets owner ready to go “all in” for championship run

via Ultimate Rockets There’s nothing more exciting than a poker game when the players are “all in.” If the offseason were a poker game, the Houston Rockets profess to be “all in.” After the acquisition of James Harden and their marked improvement, it seems to have whetted their taste buds even more. In contrast, critics have complained about how the Clippers owner has...
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2 days ago  |  1 Comment

Rockets Will Decline Options On Brooks, Delfino, Garcia

The Houston Rockets will not pick up contract options Aaron Brooks, Carlos Delfino and Francisco Garcia. Brooks appeared in 7 games for the Rockets in 2012-13 after joining the team on Mar. 5. Delfino played in 67 games during his one-year tenure with the Rockets. Garcia was acquired by the Rockets in a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 21, 2013.
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Magic: Howard should join Rockets

Given his affiliation with the Lakers, it may come as a surprise to some that Magic Johnson implied that perhaps the Rockets are the best fit for Dwight Howard.

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6 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: Rockets targeting Howard and Paul

The Houston Rockets are looking to make a splash in the NBA this summer. A BIG splash. The Houston Chronicle reports on Monday that the Rockets are ready to move both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul this summer when free agency opens on July 1st. The Rockets have been connected for some time now to Howard, but this is the first mention of Houston also targeting Paul to come in and...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Houston Rockets on full-blast pursuit of both Dwight and CP3

via Ultimate Rockets The best tactic is hitting two birds with one stone. More so when one bird will most likely attract the other. Everybody knows about the Rockets aggressive pitch to Dwight Howard. They already have a rising superstar in James Harden. But to entice Howard further, they have floated the possibility of a new Big Three. This one involving Chris Paul. Now that is...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Houston Rockets to make a run at Chris Paul

The Rockets are not just interested in Dwight Howard, they also want Chris Paul.diw8{position:absolute;clip:rect(474px,auto,auto,447px);}small cash advance The Houston Rockets seemingly have been connected with every big name in this year’s free agency class. The Rockets number one goal this summer will be trying to steal Dwight Howard away from Los Angeles.  But Dwight won...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Jeremy Lin does his best Harden, Parsons impression

Jeremy Lin hosted a fan appreciation week last week to thank the Houston Rockets faithful for supporting the team. Wednesday's theme was an "Instagram Impersonation Contest" and Lin made sure he wasn't going to be left out of the fun by kicking off the day posting a split photo of himself doing his best James Harden and Chandler Parsons impression. For Harden...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

Streaker thwarted by chicken mascot wearing James Harden jersey

You've seen a streaker give up to security after a long chase in a baseball outfield and even seen one get tackled by a New England Patriot linebacker in Super Bowl XXXVIII. But have you ever seen a streaker leveled by a man in a chicken suit wearing a Rockets James Harden jersey during a New Zealand rugby match? Now that's something you don't see everyday. During...
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11 days ago  |  Discuss

James Harden’s big booty stripper buddy is all kinds of photogenic

The Houston Rockets' $80 million man, James Harden, was enjoying a solid night out with stripper SYN Da Lady Hustler and her giant booty.
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Jeremy Lin impersonates James Harden and Chandler Parsons on Instagram (pic)

Remember Jeremy Lin? Yeah, the Linsanity dude. Well, Mr. Lin, now with the Houston Rockets in case you have forgotten, has been engaging his followers and fans on Twitter by orchestrating a “Fan Appreciation Week,” a day-to-day contest of sorts. In its third day on Wednesday — Day 2 was a Rockets Artwork Contest, by [...]The post Jeremy Lin impersonates James Harden and Chandler...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Jeremy Lin as James Harden and Chandler Parsons

Jeremy Lin, you are quite the funny person, aren’t you? Actually, he is as Lin did pretend to be some other person’s “new son.” Accessible? Check out Lin and Golden State Warriors All-Star, David Lee, move the crowd at a pick-up game in Taipei. Jeremy Lin is just so likable, isn’t he? If it were possible, I’d tussle his hair and play-punch his chin and call him a “little...
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13 days ago  |  Discuss

Report: Rockets Receiving ‘Hopeful Signals’ In Regards To Landing Dwight Howard

James Harden has publicly stated he will be on the recruiting grounds this summer to entice players to join him on the Rockets and according to an ESPN report by Marc Stein, the Rockets have received “hopeful signals” back: Sources close to the process told ESPN.com that the Rockets have received what has been described as “hopeful signals” that Howard is seriously considering...
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19 days ago  |  Discuss

NBA rumors: Rockets to trade Thomas Robinson to clear space for Dwight Howard

The Houston Rockets are expected to be one of the top suitors for free agent center Dwight Howard. In order to make room for the big man, the Rockets are determined to trade forward Thomas Robinson to create salary-cap space, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports.At this point, the Rockets have made it clear to several teams that they are willing to take the best offer...
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19 days ago  |  Discuss
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