Young NBA star poses tough question for Celtics’ Jayson Tatum
"What would you say to somebody going into their third year who hasn't really lived up to expectations?"
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Rockets broadcasters lose it after Boban Marjanović purposely misses shot: ‘He gave’em chicken!’
"AHH HE GAVE EM CHICKEN! HE'S A MAN OF THE PEOPLE! HE'S A MAN OF THE PEOPLE!"
Even Mike Breen was stunned by NBA ref’s brutal call against Knicks
"I don’t see how you call a foul on that shot."
Rockets delete gambling tweet from official Twitter/X account
While North America’s major professional sports leagues made a habit of avoiding even tenuous connections to gambling for...
‘Giannis’ author Mirin Fader teases new biography on Hakeem Olajuwon
The Ringer's sports profile writer takes on another Nigerian NBA MVP's story.
Houston Astros, Rockets officially acquire, rebrand AT&T SportsNet Southwest
The Houston Astros and Rockets are officially back in the RSN game.
Rockets rookie Amen Thompson calls League Pass ‘overpriced’ at intro press conference
"I had League Pass every year. A little overpriced.”
Reporters went way too easy on Ime Udoka at his Houston Rockets introductory press conference
Ime Udoka was introduced as Houston Rockets head coach and escaped scrutiny for what led to his dismissal from the Boston Celtics.
Astros and Rockets still negotiating transfer of AT&T SportsNet Southwest ownership
Houston's teams still haven't taken over their RSN, but things appear to be moving forward.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst ‘regretfully’ apologizes and issues correction on Rockets’ Stephen Silas anecdote
"I regretfully made a mistake in today's story about Stephen Silas breaking down in tears after a game this season."
Jalen Green tweets and deletes ‘bill simmons still on that??’ after Simmons blasted him again
Jalen Green did not like Bill Simmons' comment of "I’m very close to Jalen Green over Mobley being, like, a borderline draft catastrophe."
NBA Awards voter Bill Simmons catches heat for saying “F–k Jalen Green”
“Now, the Houston people are going to be mad at me. I’m sorry. I like winning players, I’m sorry."
Wizards’ commentator: ‘Kevin Porter Jr., like his dad, pulled that trigger right at the right time’
Hopefully, this is a case of very mistaken identity at the wrong time.
Houston Rockets announce Craig Ackerman & Ryan Hollins as new TV broadcast team
Ackerman has been working most road games for AT&T SportsNet, as well as home games for the Rockets Radio Network, for the past five years.
Rockets analyst Calvin Murphy had harsh criticism of James Harden as postgame show went to break
Harden scored 15 points, his lowest total in nearly a year.
Rockets-Thunder game postponed after positive tests, contact tracing, and James Harden’s health protocol violation
The Rockets didn't have the required minimum of eight players available.
After asking “Who needs James Harden?,” Rockets announcer clarifies “I don’t want to get rid of Harden”
"I don’t want to get rid of Harden. [Wood] just didn’t need Harden on that play."
Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy laugh over missed call of Eric Gordon’s three-pointer Saturday night
"That was an airball, Mike."
NBA terminates contract with photographer over offensive Facebook post about Kamala Harris
Baptist, who worked with the Houston Rockets as a photographer for 30 years, posted a meme that refers to Harris by a derogatory term.
Daryl Morey accuses NBA broadcasters of “hate-watching their own game,” claims “The NFL would never let it happen.”
"Right now, if you tune into a lot of NBA telecasts, the announcers are hate-watching their own game. It’s crazy. You’ll tune in, and they’ll be like, ‘Well, what’s happening here? They’re shooting too many 3-pointers. Back in my day…"
ESPN goes 0-for-4 on team logos for NBA Friday promo
Pelicans-Rockets and Mavericks-Suns are *not* the scheduled ESPN games. But those are definitely their logos.
Rockets’ PR staffer shuts down CNN reporter asking players about China, says “basketball questions only” (updated)
"Basketball questions only" was a bad look here.
Warriors eliminating the Rockets delivers a solid rating for ESPN
It's been an up-and-down NBA playoffs from a ratings perspective.
Houston Rockets commentator calls out ‘elitist, entitled’ Warriors media over Twitter joke
"I've never seen a collective group of media members anywhere else in the NBA who present a more elitist, entitled vibe..."
