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“I’ve Let them Down”: Houston Rockets GM Regrets Not Being Able to Giving James Harden a Team He Deserves

The Houston Rockets General Manager has made some very interesting and emotional revelations about his team on Anthony Pompliano's podcast.
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“Let’s Continue to Fight”: Russell Westbrook Joins the List of NBA Stars to Protest Against Racial Discrimination

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook and San Antonio Spurs' DeMar DeRozan join the List of NBA Stars to Protest Against Racial Discrimination
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James Harden Has His Jersey Retired at a Strip Club for Spending $1 Million in a Single Night

One of the secrets of James Harden has been revealed. The Rockets star spent a huge amount at a strip club in a single night in Houston.

“Are You Crazy?”: Houston Rockets Owner Reveals His Support for GM for the Hong Kong Tweet Controversy

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“James Harden Is Going to Be Dangerous”: Former NBA Player Tips Houston Rockets for Title

Kendrick Perkins talks about how his former teammate James Harden improved his physique and how it will help him and his team in the future.
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“He Made That Franchise Relevant Again”: Former NBA Player Picks Between Stephen Curry & James Harden

Talking on ESPN First Take, former Boston Celtics player Kendrick Perkins explained his choice of the better player between Stephen Curry and James Harden.
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“He Was my Michael Jordan”: Tracy McGrady Lauds NBA Legend’s Influence on His Game

Former Houston Rockets & Orlando Magic star Tracy McGrady said Penny Hardaway was an inspiration to him like Michael Jordan was to many others.

“I’m Not Coming Out Here to Hang Out and Relax”: James Harden Ready to Take the NBA League on

James Harden is apparently putting in a lot of effort into being his fittest self, so that he is ready to take the playoffs head on.
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“Like it Didn’t Happen?” Former Rockets Player Questions Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance

Former Houston Rockets Player Vernon Maxwell asked why The Last Dance- documentary on Michael Jordan- ignored the Rockets' two championships in 1994 & 1995
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“Hakeem Olajuwon Wasn’t Human”: NBA Analyst Says the Rockets Star Was Not Far Behind Michael Jordan

ESPN's sports analyst Jalen Rose felt Houston Rockets legend Hakeem Olajuwon wasn't far behind Michael Jordan among the best players in the NBA.

“I Dont Give a Fu**”: Rockets Player Slams ESPN Experts For Their Ranking of Dwyane Wade

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers wasn't happy on seeing the rank of Dwyane Wade in the list of all-time best NBA players compiled by experts at ESPN.
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Comparing Gameplay With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics Star Mocks James Harden and His Scoring Technique

Enes Kanter roasts James Harden about his scoring technique, all the while comparing it with that of Giannis Antetokounmpo's.
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About Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Houston Rockets owned by Tilman Fertitta are part of the NBA's Southwest Division in the Western Conference. Their base is at the city's Toyota Center where they moved ahead of the 2003 season. 

The team was established as an expansion team in 1967. They were originally based in San Diego and competed in the NBA as the San Diego Rockets. They won just 15 games in their debut season. However, in a remarkable turnaround, they made the Playoffs in the next year. 

In 1971, they moved to Houston. Here, the team did not finish with a winning record until the 1976-77 season. The Houston Rockets reached the Eastern Conference Finals that year. 

In 1981, the Houston Rockets became only the second team to reach the NBA Finals with a losing record. As of this season, only the Houston Rockets and the Minneapolis Lakers (1954-1955) have made it to the Playoffs with a losing record. 

In 1995, the Houston Rockets were seeded six in the Playoffs and became the lowest seed to lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Four players have claimed the NBA MVP award while wearing the Houston Rockets Colors. They are Moses Malone (1979, 1982), Hakeem Olajuwon (1984), and James Harden (2018). 

The team is currently under the leadership of Rafael Stone, who serves as the general manager. Head coach Stephen Silas is new to his role, and getting used to the environment.

Achievements and History

Founded

1967

Conference

Western

Division 

Southwest

General Manager 

Rafael Stone

Head Coach 

Stephen Silas

Arena 

Toyota Center

Championships (2)

(1994,1995)

Conference Titles (4)

(1981, 1986, 1994, 1995)

Division Titles (8)

(1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Website

www.nba.com/rockets

Houston Rockets 2021-22 Roster

No.

PlayerPosHtWt

Birth Date

8Jae'Sean TateSF6-4230October 28, 1995
0Jalen GreenSG6-4178February 9, 2002
27Daniel TheisC6-8245April 4, 1992
25Garrison MathewsSG6-5215October 24, 1996
35Christian WoodC6-10214September 27, 1995
2David NwabaSF6-5219January 14, 1993
3Kevin Porter Jr.PG6-4203May 4, 2000
10Eric GordonSG6-3215December 25, 1988
15Daishen NixSG6-5224February 13, 2002
21Trevelin QueenSG6-6190February 25, 1997
28Alperen SengunC6-9235July 25, 2002
14D.J. AugustinPG5-11183November 10, 1987
16Usman GarubaPF6-8220March 9, 2002
6Kenyon Martin Jr.SF6-6215January 6, 2001
7Armoni BrooksSG6-3195June 5, 1998
9Josh ChristopherSG6-5215December 8, 2001