Houston Rockets

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 09: Robert Covington #33 of the Houston Rockets congratulates James Harden #13 after a three point basket in the first half against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center on February 09, 2020 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 14: Danuel House Jr. #4 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Toyota Center on December 14, 2019 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

A two-way contract is a double-edged sword for players like Danuel House Jr.

HOUSTON, TX - October 24 : Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 24, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook makes the wrong kind of history

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 30: Semi Ojeleye #37, Brad Wanamaker #9, and Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics look on against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 30, 2019 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who is filling in for the NBA’s latest injured stars?

HOUSTON, TX - October 24 : James Harden #13 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the Houston Rockets warm up prior to a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 24, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Takeaways from the debut of Russell Westbrook and James Harden

Houston Rockets’ game day tunnel walks are going to be legendary

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 5: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shares a hug with Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder after the game on January 5, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Don’t sleep on the Houston Rockets, who are finally embracing chaos

Russell Westbrook and James Harden found a basketball

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 9: Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets stands for the National Anthem before the game on April 9, 2019 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, OK. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Schedule 2019-20: When does Chris Paul play the Rockets?

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James Harden and Russell Westbrook is a pairing of dynamic opposites – will it work?

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 17: James Harden #13 of Team LeBron and Russell Westbrook #0 of Team Giannis look on during the 2019 NBA All Star Game on February 17, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Compromise is the key to the James Harden-Russell Westbrook pairing

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 18: James Harden

Harden, Westbrook and the Rockets are going to have issues on defense

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 23: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Five of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook reuniting with James Harden as Rockets, Thunder complete trade

EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 20: Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers introduces Frank Vogel as the new head coach during a press conference on May 20, 2019 at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Western Conference potential disaster rankings

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta speak during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Roxit: All you need to know about the Houston Rockets leaving the NBA

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 2: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 2, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jimmy Butler could turn the Rockets into a combustible mix

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 30: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets shoots a three-point shot and is fouled by Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center on January 30, 2018 in Houston, Texas. Harden would make the free throw and end up with a triple double with 60 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Nylon Calculus: James Harden has opened a 3-point loophole

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors during Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Even the Knicks won’t take on Chris Paul’s contract

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4 : Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets look on after Game Three of the Western Conference SemiFinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors on May 4, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Making the case for the Houston Rockets to run it back

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 3: Head Coach Mike D'Antoni of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on April 3, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Rockets have lost faith in Mike D’Antoni

HOUSTON, TX - June 1: Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey is interviewed as the Rockets announce D'Antoni as their new head coach on June 1, 2016 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Why did the Rockets just get banned from Twitter?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 10: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes to the basket against the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 10, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry finish off the Rockets in Game 6

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors tries to get the fans louder during their game against the Houston Rockets during Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Warriors win Game 5 but might have lost Kevin Durant

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Eric Gordon #10, PJ Tucker #17, and Austin Rivers #25 of the Houston Rockets talk after Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Golden State Warriors during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Rockets’ supporting cast has been the difference

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 6: Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets are seen heading to the locker room after Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors on May 6, 2019 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

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