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Kent Bazemore ‘Would Be Open To’ Getting Traded to Houston Rockets or Milwaukee Bucks

Kent Bazemore ‘Would Be Open To’ Getting Traded to Houston Rockets or Milwaukee Bucks

Kent Bazemore doesn’t necessarily want to be traded from the Atlanta Hawks, but if he has to go, the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks are at the top of his wish list. Here’s the latest from Rockets Wire’s Kelly Iko: Source: Kent Bazemore’s list of suitors also includes Milwaukee, who recently contacted the Hawks but [...]

August 9, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Rumor: Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans Interested in Kent Bazemore Trade

Rumor: Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans Interested in Kent Bazemore Trade

Kent Bazemore has an admirer in the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans. According to Rockets Wire’s Kelly Iko, both squads have shown interest in acquiring the 29-year-old from the Atlanta Hawks: Houston has been engaging teams looking for someone to take Anderson’s contract for months, and currently has its 2019 first-round pick. A package [...]

August 1, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Don’t Expect Carmelo Anthony to Come Off the Bench for the Houston Rockets—Not Yet, Anyway

Don’t Expect Carmelo Anthony to Come Off the Bench for the Houston Rockets—Not Yet, Anyway

A real shocker here: Carmelo Anthony does not sound like he’s willing to come off the bench for the Houston Rockets. Not yet anyway. Chew on this excerpt from Jemele Hill’s fantastic piece for The Undefeated: One of the moments that stood out from the Thunder’s tumultuous season was Anthony laughing when he was asked [...]

July 27, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony to Sign Minimum Contract With Rockets

Carmelo Anthony to Sign Minimum Contract With Rockets

We all assumed it was happening from the moment reports surfaced that the Thunder were going to buyout or trade Carmelo Anthony, Melo will be donning a Rockets uniform this season. Marc Stein of the New York Times: “Carmelo Anthony is planning to sign with the Houston Rockets upon clearing waivers in coming days, according [...]

July 23, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Rumor: The Philadelphia 76ers Tried Hiring Daryl Morey Away from the Rockets—And Failed

Rumor: The Philadelphia 76ers Tried Hiring Daryl Morey Away from the Rockets—And Failed

The Philadelphia 76ers are a pretty gutsy group, apparently. As they continue to search for new front-office leadership in the aftermath of Bryan Colangelo’s departure, they’ve reportedly already been rebuffed by one of their targets…because he’s currently employed….by the Houston Rockets…and his name is Daryl Morey. From The New York Times‘ Marc Stein: The Philadelphia 76ers [...]

July 17, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Signing Melo Would Cap Off Bad Summer for Rockets

Signing Melo Would Cap Off Bad Summer for Rockets

Let me preface this by saying that Carmelo Anthony is likely a future hall of famer and is one of the best offensive players in the NBA over the past 15 years. With that being said, he has been declining for a few years now and would be an absolutely terrible fit for the Houston [...]

July 13, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0

Rumor: Thunder Grant Carmelo Anthony Permission to Talk with Rockets and Heat

Rumor: Thunder Grant Carmelo Anthony Permission to Talk with Rockets and Heat

Carmelo Anthony’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder has never felt more inevitable. In the face of buyout talks and trade negotiations, the 34-year-old forward has been granted permission to speak with the Houston Rockets and Miami Heat about joining their roster once his future in Oklahoma City is resolved. Here’s the lowdown, according to ESPN.com’s [...]

July 11, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Houston Rockets ‘Absolutely’ Believe They’ll Re-Sign Clint Capela

Houston Rockets ‘Absolutely’ Believe They’ll Re-Sign Clint Capela

Clint Capela is the NBA’s best remaining free agent, even though the Houston Rockets don’t really fancy him a flight risk. And why should they? Restricted free agents have generally been squeezed in this market. Even if Capela goes out and finds a lucrative offer sheet, the Rockets retain the rights to match. For now, [...]

July 11, 2018 admin Blogs 0

NBA Execs Consider Rockets Favorites to Land Carmelo Anthony, with Heat, 76ers, Lakers Looming

NBA Execs Consider Rockets Favorites to Land Carmelo Anthony, with Heat, 76ers, Lakers Looming

The Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes are heating up…kind of. Though the Oklahoma City Thunder have yet to officially part ways with their overpriced and unhappy forward, more than a few teams are already vying to become his next landing spot. The Houston Rockets appear to be the early frontrunners, because, well, they’ve been circling Anthony since [...]

July 9, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Rockets May Regret Max Deal for Paul

Rockets May Regret Max Deal for Paul

The Rockets fulfilled their initial promise to Chris Paul by signing him to a four-year, $160 million max contract. Chris Paul is still one of the most valuable players in the NBA and the Rockets may be in possession of the Larry O’Brien trophy right now if CP3 hadn’t gone down with a hamstring injury [...]

July 2, 2018 Anou Enright Ryan Bawek 0