Columnist Dave Kindred wrote in The Sporting News that he wasn't sure if Charles Barkley's "quotes were born of ignorance, genius or both."
Dave Kindred
The Sporting News' coverage after the knee injury effectively ended Charles Barkley's career was much like Sir Charles himself: a mix of appreciation and empathy, sarcasm and humor.
Bob Hille
John Wall has not suited up for Houston this season but the Rockets are discussing having the five-time NBA All-Star resume playing in the near future.
Nick Metallinos
Given the Rockets' abysmal start to the season and John Wall's recent tweets addressing his situation, should the franchise change its course in sitting him out?
Gilbert McGregor
Tthe team has lost these 15 straight games, five shy of their franchise record, by an average margin of 13.7 points including three defeats by 26 points or more.
Yash Matange
Wall could be stuck in Houston for the foreseeable future.
Jordan Greer
Jalen Green may have won the individual battle against Cade Cunningham but it was the number one overall draft pick's team that got the win in Houston.
The top picks in the 2021 NBA Draft will go head-to-head for the first time when the Rockets host the Pistons on ESPN on Wednesday. This moment has been a long time coming.
Kyle Irving
Stephen Curry delivered his latest masterpiece, dropping 50 on the Hawks as the Golden State Warriors picked up a big win at home to improve to 9-1 on the season.
Kane Pitman
The Jalen Green has arrived in Houston as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft joins a talented group of young players on the Rockets. Here's how you can watch the Rockets this season without cable.
Benyam Kidane
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks headline the playoff contenders from the Southwest Division, but you don't have to look far to find some of the best young talent in the league.
With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.
Micah Adams
Wall has over $91 million remaining on his contract and will be the NBA's second-highest paid player this season.
NBA Summer League competition can often reveal what makes top prospects so intriguing — and that was certainly the case Tuesday night.
Damian Lillard likely won't be dealt this offseason, but that won't stop teams from trying.
Joe Rivera
The Rockets, Timberwolves and Bulls have a lot on the line during the 2021 NBA Draft lottery. Here's why they'll be anxiously awaiting the drawing on Tuesday night.
Jacob Camenker
Brown had "no prior knowledge of or interaction with the assailants," the Rockets said in a statement.
Curry was unable to finish Wednesday night's game between the Warriors and Rockets, but it doesn't appear Golden State will be without the services of its top player for long.
James Harden played in Houston for the first time since his early-season trade to the Nets.
Tom Gatto
The Rockets reportedly want to shift toward a "younger, smaller frontcourt" led by offseason acquisition Christian Wood.
Tucker hasn't produced eye-popping numbers during his time in Houston, but he has consistently demonstrated his value as a switchable defender and spot-up shooter.
The former Rockets star still has love for his former city, providing food, water and more for families affected by the winter catastrophe in Texas.
It's hard to argue with Wall's evaluation, which was in line with his previous comments about the Harden situation.
The Washington shooting guard looked dejected on the bench as his team struggled in a 107-88 loss to Houston. And Twitter felt that.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Cleveland decided to move on from the second-year player after his reported locker room meltdown.
O'Neal called out Harden for saying he had done everything he could in Houston, noting Harden's influence on personnel matters and failure to rise to the occasion in big games.
Simmons will stay in Philadelphia after Harden was sent to Brooklyn as part of a blockbuster four-team deal.
The Nets have added Harden to their star-studded ranks in a trade that involved seven players and several draft picks moving between the Rockets, Cavaliers and Pacers.
What does this deal mean for the Cavaliers, Nets, Pacers and Rockets? Here is a breakdown of blockbuster trade.
The San Antonio coach is a wine connoisseur, so he had a ready response — which he mixed with some faux outrage.
We look at how James Harden is suited and what he is set to bring to the Brooklyn Nets, using Stats Perform data.
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Harden and the Rockets appear to have reached a breaking point, but things didn't have to end this way.
Houston refreshed its war chest of draft picks in a blockbuster trade that sent the face of the franchise to Brooklyn.
Dan Bernstein
Cousins probably won't be sending Harden a going-away present.
Just another day in the Association.
James Harden was not a happy man following back-to-back defeats for the Houston Rockets against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Harden suggested the Rockets were no longer up to his standards.
Houston is getting a taste of its own medicine after years of elite Western Conference play.
Murphy unintentionally told everyone how he really felt after Houston's 114-107 loss to Indiana on Wednesday night.
The Rockets big man picked up two technical fouls that a more likable player might have avoided.
Russell Westbrook, Christian Wood and Kevin Durant are all playing with new teams in 2020-21. Stats Perform News looks at the early impact they have had.
Morey's social media continues to cause him problems.
Houston did not have enough available players to face the Thunder.
Contact tracing protocols were put in place following a haircut issue this week with the Rockets, John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins.
The Rockets and the NBA are trying to determine the recency of the video.
Daryl Morey insisted Philadelphia has no plans to trade the two-time All-Star.
After joining up with the Houston Rockets late, James Harden assured he is only thinking about the team despite reportedly wanting to leave.
No, James Harden hasn't actually packed on the pounds, even if a photo snapped pregame looks like it.
James Harden took part in his first practice session on Monday after missing the start of training camp.
The 76ers could trade for James Harden without including Ben Simmons from a salary perspective, but it's tougher to imagine how the talent lines up in such a deal.
Billy Heyen
Harden's desire to leave the Rockets is all about putting himself in position to compete for a championship. But will he get his wish anytime soon?
James Harden was a no-show again on Monday, leaving first-year Rockets coach Stephen Silas to field more questions about the star guard.
James Harden was absent for the Rockets' first practice of training camp because of COVID-19 protocols, leaving new coach Stephen Silas to field questions about the MVP guard.
James Harden reportedly wants to be traded to the Nets, but first-year Houston coach Stephen Silas is expressing confidence the sharpshooter will eventually be "all-in" with his current team.
Wall tweeted out a farewell message to fans on Thursday after being traded to the Rockets.
Jacob Hancock
How much does this trade really move the needle for the Rockets and Wizards? Here is a breakdown of the short- and long-term ramifications for each side.
The Rockets and Wizards engaged in a blockbuster deal that sends Westbrook to Washington in return for John Wall and a first-round pick.
Kevin Durant was asked about speculation linking James Harden to the Nets.
Sacha Pisani
Russell Westbrook reportedly wants out of Houston, but his options may be limited.
NBA Draft trade rights often lead to prospects wearing the "wrong" hat on draft night. That'll be the case for whoever the Blazers take for the Rockets at pick 16 and whoever the Lakers pick for the Thunder at No. 28 in 2020.
The latest Russell Westbrook trade rumor involves discussions between the Wizards and Rockets, which would reportedly involve John Wall heading back to Houston.
Robert Covington's reported acquisition by the Trail Blazers gives Damian Lillard a more defensive-minded teammate, while the Rockets sending Covington away for Trevor Ariza and draft picks might just be the first domino to fall.
James Harden's reportedly desired trade destinations don't just include a reunion with Kevin Durant on the Nets but also rejoining Daryl Morey with the 76ers.
James Harden's basketball fit with the Nets is tricky, but that's not the most complicated part of a trade from the Rockets to Brooklyn. It's the salary cap and NBA trade rules that make such a maneuver so complicated.
James Harden reportedly considering playing with Kevin Durant again. If Houston were to trade Russell Westbrook, then it could enter a total rebuild by trading Harden to the Nets.
The Rockets have reportedly been protective of Russell Westbrook and James Harden in trade talks so far, but their stance could change if Westbrook is hell-bent on leaving.
Westbrook wants out of Houston after a single season.
Daryl Morey traded for James Harden in 2012 as Houston's general manager and built a strong bond with "The Beard," so the connection doesn't come as a surprise.
The Rockets are hoping Stephen Silas' experience coaching guards will helps him piece together an effective James Harden-Russell Westbrook duo.
In his quest for a championship, Morey kept running into the same roadblock: the mighty Warriors.
The NBA offseason has not officially begun until rumors start flying about the Knicks bringing a star to Madison Square Garden. Well, here we go!
Russell Westbrook "did the right thing," and the right thing is a good message to send.
The Lakers defeated the Rockets in the NBA playoffs and Russell Westbrook was not impressed by the actions of Rajon Rondo's brother.
Another disappointing elimination pushes the Rockets into what will be a difficult offseason.
Only Russell Westbrook could find a way to argue with a fan inside a mostly empty arena.
House has reportedly denied violating any campus rules.
The Rockets struggled on offense in Game 4 against the Lakers, leading to LA coach Frank Vogel praising his team's "elite" defense.
Tom Webber
Anthony Davis had a double-double and LeBron James finished just shy of a triple-double to help Los Angeles win on Thursday.
Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2020 NBA playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules.
Rondo struggled jumping back into the Lakers' rotation for Game 1 against the Rockets, but he has been a critical part of the past two wins.
Though he did not reveal how he is able to stay so effective at 35, LeBron James did say his wife is not enjoying his dedicated ways.
Liam Blackburn
Rajon Rondo had 10 points, nine assists and five steals against the Rockets, but it was his all-round play that impressed LeBron James.
Russell Greaves
Houston is leaning into the narrative that it's a scrappy group that has banded together to take on all comers.
Russell Westbrook and James Harden came in for praise from LeBron James ahead of the Lakers' playoff series against the Rockets.
James Harden struggled up against Lu Dort on Wednesday but then came up with a play he ranks as one of his very best to win Game 7.
Ben Spratt
Paul has a history with Foster that reared its ugly head again in Oklahoma City's Game 7 loss to Houston on Tuesday.
It certainly wasn't pretty, but the Rockets figured out a way to win Wednesday night's Game 7 against the Thunder.
Here's the complete bracket for the 2020 NBA playoffs, including start times, TV channels and scores for every game.
Paul continued his clutch ways in Game 6, leading the Thunder to a 104-100 victory over the Rockets.
Westbrook returned from a quad injury but wasn't asked for much production in a 114-80 Houston win.
The NBA — amid reports that other teams would follow Milwaukee's example and sit out — announced it would postpone Wednesday's remaining games.
LeBron James moved ahead of MJ and the Big Fundamental as he erupted against Portland.
Here's what happens when Stats Perform simulates the 2020 NBA playoffs. And it is good news for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Russell Westbrook sat out his team's loss to the Pacers after an MRI confirmed a strained right quadriceps.
A sore right groin means LeBron James will miss a showdown with Houston in the Orlando bubble.
The Lakers star says he speaks for everyone who loves basketball: "We could(n't) care less."
Despite scoring 49 points in an overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks, James Harden wanted to praise the Houston Rockets' defense.
Omnisport
Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.
Tadd Haislop
Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.
Dom Farrell
Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.
Rockets star James Harden received criticism for his choice of mask as he entered the NBA bubble.
Jordan Heck
The Rockets guard tested positive before arriving in Orlando, Fla.
How does the NBPA address the biggest questions from players without allowing division within the group?
Tilman Fertitta brought up his employee in a meeting with the president and industry leaders on Monday.
The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.
Why did Chris Paul fake laugh at Steve Kerr? The answer is actually pretty simple.
As we come down the final stretch of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, here are the three teams under the most pressure before the postseason begins.
Joe Morgan
The reigning NBA MVP says his game isn't about power and that he still wants to improve in a bunch of areas. He looked just fine against the Thunder.
James Harden didn't think Giannis Antetokounmpo's joke about him was all that funny.
After being ejected in the fourth quarter of the Rockets' win over the Warriors, Russell Westbrook felt singled out.
Bojan Bogdanovic praised the Utah coaching staff after his 3-pointer at the buzzer gave his team a victory over the Rockets.
Dejan Kalinic
"Kobe is in all of us right now," James said when asked about his unintended tribute to the former Lakers star.
The Heat made a bold statement with their activity ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.
Giannis wants the ball in Chicago, and he wants to play with someone who will make sure to get it to him.
The four-team trade sent center Clint Capela from the Rockets to the Hawks and forward Robert Covington from the Timberwolves to the Rockets.
Trading away Clint Capela and adding Robert Covington shows Houston is all-in with its small-ball lineups.
Another ankle issue has forced Luka Doncic out of the Mavericks' game against the Rockets.
Matt Dorman
There has been big performances, historic moments, game-winners and even some fights! Re-live some of the best NBA moments on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Russell Westbrook vs. Damian Lillard: New season, same result.
The NBA's annual Christmas Day tradition continues with a full slate of five games, including a primetime Western Conference matchup between the Clippers and Lakers.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Rockets vs. Warriors, including the tipoff time and TV channel for the Christmas Day game.
J Crabtree-Hannigan
Here is everything you need to know to watch Rockets vs. Clippers, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Thursday night's game.
Drew Nantais
The past decade of NBA action was defined by superstars — not only superstar performances, but also superstar movement.
No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.
James Harden was in devastating form with his 3-point shooting as the Rockets easily dispatched the Magic.
Chris Myson
The Rockets are reportedly interested in acquiring wing players to work next to James Harden and Russell Westbrook.
The NBA announced Monday that it has denied the Rockets' protest of their loss against the Spurs following a full investigation
The game's head referee acknowledged after the game that Harden's fourth-quarter dunk should have counted.
Rockets star James Harden is shooting and scoring at a higher rate than ever before.
The referees missed a strange play during the fourth quarter of the Rockets' eventual 2OT loss to the Spurs.
James Harden piled up 60 points in just 31 minutes, finishing two points shy of setting a new career high before Mike D'Antoni pulled his star for the fourth quarter.
James Harden put up 60 in three quarters Saturday night, but he isn't the only one who could conceivably test Kobe Bryant's modern scoring mark.
Clippers guard Patrick Beverley was seen mocking Rockets star Russell Westbrook after he missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer.
Russell Westbrook says Patrick Beverley is just "running around" and "doing nothing" on defense. Unfortunately for the Rockets guard, the numbers tell a much different story.
"That made my night," the younger Rivers told reporters.
Rockets star James Harden had an interesting comment following the team's win over the Warriors on Wednesday night.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis stuffed the stat sheet once again in a 103-96 win over the Spurs as the Lakers won their fifth straight.
Arthur Weinstein
Got 'em.
James Harden outdueled Bradley Beal (46 points) in a 159-158 win over the Wizards.
Thomas Lott
Roughly 35 people rallied outside the Toyota Center in Houston to show support for democracy in Hong Kong.
Gabrielle McMillen
The 139th triple-double of Russell Westbrook's career took him past Magic Johnson on Saturday, a source of great pride for the Rockets star.
Russell Westbrook is back to his old ways in a new location.
A clip of the Rockets stars appearing to exchange words during Thursday's game against the Bucks quickly started making the rounds online.
The James Harden-Russell Westbrook era in Houston didn't get off to a great start, but don't worry about the relationship between the two All-Star guards.
The commissioner and the Hall of Fame player defended the league, in their own way.
The Bucks and Clippers both made statements Thursday.
Bucks vs. Rockets means season debuts for Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Russell Westbrook, while DraftKings NBA DFS also sees the season debut of Stephen Curry in Warriors vs. the Clippers. Both games have Showdown contests, and we have advice and picks.
With just one tweet, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey set off a geopolitical firestorm that has rocked the NBA and its vast financial interests in China.
The NBA championship race is more wide open for 2020 than at any time in the last six years. Sportsbook Review takes a look at the best bets to win a title, from the Lakers and Clippers to a few dark horse picks.
Sportsbook Review
Stats Perform takes a look at the numbers for Russell Westbrook and James Harden, who are reunited in Houston, ahead of the new NBA season.
Reputations and legacies will be on the line this season. These six NBA stars will be feeling the most pressure once the ball goes up on Opening Night.
Westbrook left the court and ran up the tunnel after hurting his hand in Friday's preseason game.
In his first interview since returning to the U.S. after the NBA's trip to China, league commissioner Adam Silver made it clear he will not kowtow to the Chinese government.
Yes, the 2019-20 regular season is upon us, and with it comes another set of player rankings. Who earns the top spot?
Green broke his foot in the Rockets' preseason win over the Raptors in Japan on Thursday.
Popovich said he prefers Silver's leadership to that of Trump.
Green, 33, is entering his third season with the Rockets and averaged 10.2 points per game in his first two years with the team.
Ameer Tyree
The Golden State coach says the office of the president once "held such dignity and respect."
Apparently the Rockets are done answering questions about the NBA's relationship with China.
As many as six teams have a legitimate chance of representing the Western Conference in the 2020 NBA Finals — and that’s a conservative estimate.
James Harden was glad to play alongside Westbrook once again as the Rockets lost to the Raptors in preseason play.
Silver said the league is “apologetic” and "regrets" that Chinese officials and fans were upset by Morey's comments.
Chelsea Howard
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey drew the ire of China after he tweeted in favor of Hong Kong protestors.
Both parties were represented in the online response.
"I did not intend my tweet to cause any offense to Rockets fans and friends of mine in China," Morey said.
Alexis Mansanarez
Tilman Fertitta says, "Everything is fine with Daryl and me," after Morey's political tweet, “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong.”
It looked ridiculous, but perhaps it'll be a new gadget for the Houston guard to use.
Cauley-Stein averaged 11.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest in 2018-19 while starting in 81 games.
With the reunion of Harden and Westbrook, the two have to figure out how to co-exist once again.
Travis Durkee
Anderson spent two seasons with the Rockets in 2016-17 and 2017-18, starting in 122 games during that span.
The 13-year veteran was among the players who attended Houston's voluntary minicamp in Las Vegas this week.
"I still haven't accomplished half of what I want to accomplish," Harden told Bleacher Report in a recent interview.
E.Jay Zarett
Signing Nene will give the Rockets more length and bring back an experienced veteran that knows their system.
The Rockets re-signed Austin Rivers following 2018-19 but let Iman Shumpert and others walk, so there's room for role players.
The Rockets star is doing what he can to improve his game, even though he led the league in scoring over the past two seasons.
"Until you're able to embrace the role and be what that team wants you to be, it's gonna be hard," Perkins said.
His career isn't done — he is still just 29 years old — but a devastating ACL injury puts DeMarcus Cousins in the "What If?" group full of NBA careers that have been ruined by injuries.
The narrative established around Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo by the media won him MVP honors, says James Harden.
"They say if you put Michael Jordan on a team now he would do more than James Harden. That's possible," Morey said.
After being let go by the Rockets, Anthony recalled thinking, "You telling me I can't make a nine-, 10-man rotation on this team?"
"I don't have to touch the ball to impact the game," Westbrook said.
Yao Ming is a larger-than-life figure in more ways than one, so it's easy to forget a simple truth about him. The dude was really, really good at basketball.
Some reports stated Harden wouldn't answer Paul's phone calls after last season and claimed the duo's relationship was "unsalvageable."
Russell Westbrook's arrival will make the Rockets successful, according to an "excited" James Harden.
The Thunder guard gets the W with . . . Team CP3.
“We’re not changing much,” D’Antoni said. "We’ll tweak it, but to say you’ve gotta change and you can’t win that way, that’s B.S."
"He has left an indelible mark on this team, city and state," Presti said. "None of us could have anticipated the player he has become."
The Rockets and Clippers are the 6-7 wing's most aggressive suitors, according to Stadium.
Comedian Lance Woods told a joke about Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook found it hilarious.
Alyssa Sconzo
What does the Russell Westbrook trade mean for the Rockets and Thunder moving forward? Here is a breakdown of the short- and long-term ramifications for each side.
The latest NBA megatrade left everyone's head spinning. Here's how the Vegas odds have moved in wake of the deal.
The 26-year-old forward was initially selected by Cleveland in 2013, where he played just 52 games.
Harden, who played his first three NBA seasons in Oklahoma City with Westbrook, is definitely pleased to be reunited with his old teammate.
The gamble for Rockets general manager Daryl Morey was almost necessary. The James Harden and Chris Paul pairing had run its course — but trading for Russell Westbrook isn’t the move. It won’t work out.
The mounting rift between Paul and Harden had been reported in June, revealing Paul demanded a trade. But Paul and GM Daryl Morey denied it.
Houston's decision to trade Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook makes team owner Tilman Fertitta excited.
Harden and Westbrook were part of one of the most promising young teams with the Thunder and now they're back together.
Houston has picked up Westbrook in a trade with the Thunder, according to ESPN.
The Rockets' general manager kept saying the point guard wasn't leaving Houston. Now the point guard is leaving Houston.
Russell Westbrook will be reuniting with James Harden in Houston. Players around the NBA took to Twitter to share their reactions to the surprising trade.
