Houston Rockets

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 14: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks on before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 14, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets secure Clint Capela with a bargain deal

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 15: Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta greets fans after Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on April 15, 2018 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)

Rockets owner misrepresenting Houston’s offseason moves

Rucker Haringey
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 22: Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2018 at ORACLE Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Whiteboard: The Houston Rockets are getting worse

Ti Windisch
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to his basket in the first half during Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Rockets free agent departures mean they need Carmelo Anthony

Rucker Haringey
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 23: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Four of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 23, 2018 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chris Paul wants to ‘Big Three’ the Rockets by adding Carmelo Anthony

Cody Rivera
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 26: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks to pass against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Six of the Western Conference Finals in the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 26, 2018 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Rockets can’t afford to let Clint Capela become an unrestricted free agent

Rucker Haringey
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PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 4: Michael Carter-Williams #10 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts to a play during the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 4, 2018 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets load up in the West, too, with…Michael Carter-Williams

Jason Patt
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 29: Michael Carter-Williams #10 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during a game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 29, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers won 105-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Houston schedules meeting with Rookie of the Year… Michael Carter-Williams

Brad Berreman
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HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Gerald Green

Gerald Green returning to Houston for one more season

Jeremy Lambert
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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 24: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 24, 2018 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Chris Paul re-signing with the Houston Rockets

Tre LyDay
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CLEVELAND, OH - FEBRUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers defends against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the game between the two teams on February 3, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Houston Rockets are effectively out of the LeBron James sweepstakes

Bryan Toporek
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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 5: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks with the media after Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors on May 5, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets are still hoping to land LeBron James

Kareem Gantt
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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 16: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets talks with media after the game against the Golden State Warriors during Game Two of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

James Harden finally adds MVP hardware to his trophy case

Jeremy Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 26: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets reacts to a three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors during Game Six of the Western Conference Finals in the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 26, 2018 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)

Rockets may not be able to afford re-signing Chris Paul

Rucker Haringey
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NAPA, CA - MAY 26: Ayesha Curry participates in a cooking demonstration at the Culinary stage during BottleRock Napa Valley Festival on May 26, 2017 in Napa, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Rockets fans destroying Yelp page for Ayesha Curry’s restaurant

Baasil Ebrahim
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the 2018 NBA Finals on June 3, 2018 at ORACLE Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Did LeBron just play his last game with the Cavaliers?

Tre LyDay
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers reacts after he was pushed out of bounds by Manu Ginobili of the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter of the game at Staples Center on April 3, 2018 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

NBA Rumors: DeAndre Jordan interested in signing with Rockets

Rucker Haringey
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 4: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 potential destinations for Chris Paul

Baasil Ebrahim
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HOUSTON, TX - MARCH 12: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is defended by James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on March 12, 2017 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 Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets are the favorites to sign LeBron James

Rucker Haringey
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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 29: Chris Paul #3 and Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets high five in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Utah Jazz during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 29, 2018 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets ready to pay luxury tax to keep current team together

Gabe Henderson
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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 28, 2018 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Rockets need Daryl Morey to be right about James Harden

Rucker Haringey
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MAY 4: Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chris Paul has reportedly already begun recruiting of LeBron James

Brad Washington
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 22: Trevor Ariza #1, PJ Tucker #4, James Harden #13, Chris Paul #3, and Eric Gordon #10 look on in the 4th quarter during Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 20, 2018 at ORACLE Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Rockets fell short, but proved they were far from pretenders

Jerry Christodoulatos
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 20, 2018 at ORACLE Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

What did we learn from the Warriors escaping the Rockets?

Jeremy Lambert
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors and fights for possesion with James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 20, 2018 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The Rockets missed 27 consecutive 3s, and Twitter had takes

Kareem Gantt
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