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Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over CavaliersLakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
Read full article: Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer LeagueBronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play
Read full article: Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League playBronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work.
Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat
Read full article: Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including HeatThe Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick.
Former Spur DeMar DeRozan says Gregg Popovich cried with him for hours after his father died
Read full article: Former Spur DeMar DeRozan says Gregg Popovich cried with him for hours after his father diedFormer Spur Demar DeRozan recently appeared on ‘the 25/10 Show’ with hosts LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson and shared the type of person Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is.
Victor Wembanyama named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times in a row
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama named NBA Western Conference Rookie of the Month three times in a rowSpurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was named the Western Conference Kia Rookie of the Month for March.
Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for week
Read full article: Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for weekCavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could miss at least another week after breaking his nose in Cleveland’s loss at Houston last weekend.
VanVleet scores 21 points and Rockets hold off Spurs 103-101 on an off night for Wembanyama
Read full article: VanVleet scores 21 points and Rockets hold off Spurs 103-101 on an off night for WembanyamaFred VanVleet scored 21 points and the Houston Rockets held off the San Antonio Spurs 103-101 on Tuesday night.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama likely to miss 2 games with sprained right ankle
Read full article: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama likely to miss 2 games with sprained right ankleSan Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, already ruled out of Thursday night’s game at Sacramento with a sprained right ankle, is expected to miss Saturday’s game at Golden State, too.
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
Read full article: NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star gameThe Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise.
Sengun sets career mark with 45 points as Rockets down Spurs 114-101
Read full article: Sengun sets career mark with 45 points as Rockets down Spurs 114-101Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 45 points with a season-best 16 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night.
NBA denies Knicks' protest of loss in Houston, saying referee error is not grounds to overturn
Read full article: NBA denies Knicks' protest of loss in Houston, saying referee error is not grounds to overturnThe NBA denied the Knicks’ protest of their loss in Houston, two days after New York won a game in large part because of a call that was determined to be incorrect.
Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source says
Read full article: Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks are filing a protest of their loss in Houston that ended on a foul call officials said was incorrect.
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers
Read full article: Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waiversSpencer Dinwiddie signed Saturday with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, finding a new team quickly after getting traded by the Brooklyn Nets.
Ex-NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. reaches plea deal, avoids jail time in NYC domestic assault case
Read full article: Ex-NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. reaches plea deal, avoids jail time in NYC domestic assault caseFormer Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has reached a plea deal in a New York City domestic assault case that will keep him out of jail if he completes a court-ordered treatment program and stays out of trouble.
Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over Rockets
Read full article: Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over RocketsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 17 rebounds, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks’ career rebounding leader, and Damian Lillard scored 39 points in Milwaukee’s 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Rockets beat Spurs 93-82 and send San Antonio to its franchise-record 17th straight loss
Read full article: Rockets beat Spurs 93-82 and send San Antonio to its franchise-record 17th straight lossTari Eason had a season-high 18 points and 14 rebounds off the bench as the Houston Rockets beat San Antonio 93-82 on Monday night and dealt the Spurs their franchise-record 17th consecutive loss.
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss Grizzlies game for personal reasons
Read full article: Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss Grizzlies game for personal reasonsDallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his first game of the season Friday night when he sits against the Memphis Grizzlies for personal reasons.
Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's return
Read full article: Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's returnNikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray’s return from a hamstring injury.
Gregg Popovich has no regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi Leonard
Read full article: Gregg Popovich has no regrets telling Spurs fans to stop booing Kawhi LeonardGregg Popovich called Spurs’ fans booing of Kawhi Leonard “hateful” and “mean-spirited,” and the San Antonio coach has no regrets taking the microphone and imploring the home crowd to knock it off.
Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up more
Read full article: Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up moreEveryone knows that the NBA In-Season Tournament was put together to give the league an early ratings boost, particularly when the Final Four games get played at Las Vegas on the second weekend of December.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.
Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead the Spurs past the Rockets 117-103
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead the Spurs past the Rockets 117-103Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night.
H-E-B’s Charles Butt, Cowboys’ Jerry Jones among the Texas billionaires in Forbes’ list of 400 richest people
Read full article: H-E-B’s Charles Butt, Cowboys’ Jerry Jones among the Texas billionaires in Forbes’ list of 400 richest peopleWhat do H-E-B’s Charles Butt, Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones, Tesla’s Elon Musk and Houston Rockets’ Tilman Fertitta have in common? The billionaires are among the richest people in the U.S., according to Forbes.
Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend's vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors say
Read full article: Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend's vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors sayProsecutors say Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend at a New York City hotel left the woman with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotel
Read full article: Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotelHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel.
Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchup
Read full article: Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchupTop-four draft picks Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers and Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets left their NBA Summer League matchup early Friday with injuries.
Udoka joins Rockets after serving suspension with Celtics
Read full article: Udoka joins Rockets after serving suspension with CelticsIme Udoka is everything the Houston Rockets were looking for in a coach, and owner Tilman Feritta insists they aren’t concerned about the behavior that led to his year-long suspension from the Boston Celtics.
San Antonio Spurs lose coin toss tiebreaker with Houston Rockets ahead of 2023 NBA Draft Lottery
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs lose coin toss tiebreaker with Houston Rockets ahead of 2023 NBA Draft LotteryThe San Antonio Spurs will enter the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery designated at the third worst team in the NBA after losing out on a tiebreaker with the Houston Rockets on Monday.
Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of Rockets
Read full article: Grizzlies clinch playoff berth with 151-114 rout of RocketsLuke Kennard made a franchise-record 10 3-pointers to match his career high with 30 points, Desmond Bane added 25 points and the Memphis Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot after building a 31-point halftime lead and coasting to a 151-114 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for Grizzlies
Read full article: Morant returns to action, coming off the bench for GrizzliesTwo-time All-Star guard Ja Morant was welcomed back Wednesday night with a standing ovation and cheers throughout the arena in his first action after missing nine games — eight because of an NBA suspension.
Green has 31 as Houston Rockets rout Spurs 142-110
Read full article: Green has 31 as Houston Rockets rout Spurs 142-110Jalen Green scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets got a 142-110 victory over San Antonio, beating the Spurs for the second straight night in a matchup of the Western Conference’s worst teams.
FACT FOCUS: 5 full-court shots a stretch even for Curry
Read full article: FACT FOCUS: 5 full-court shots a stretch even for CurryStephen Curry is known for scoring deep 3-point shots and buzzer-beaters from half-court but even the celebrated Warriors guard didn’t sink five consecutive full-court baskets, despite a convincingly edited video that swept social media this week.
Spurs hand 76ers third straight loss to open season, 114-105
Read full article: Spurs hand 76ers third straight loss to open season, 114-105Doug McDermott hit four 3-pointers and scored all 14 of his points in the second half and the San Antonio Spurs beat Philadelphia 114-105 on Saturday night to send the 76ers to their third straight loss to open the season.
‘It was a good learning experience’: Young Spurs look to apply lessons learned after 134-96 preseason loss to Houston Rockets
Read full article: ‘It was a good learning experience’: Young Spurs look to apply lessons learned after 134-96 preseason loss to Houston RocketsThe Spurs couldn’t ever find their shot from distance and the team’s rocky start never got better, ultimately ending in a 134-96 drubbing by the Houston Rockets.
🏀 Spurs’ Game Preview: Young stars hit the road, face Rockets in preseason opener on Sunday
Read full article: 🏀 Spurs’ Game Preview: Young stars hit the road, face Rockets in preseason opener on SundayThe new look San Antonio Spurs will hit the hardwood for the first time in their preseason opener on Sunday, when they face their intra-division rival Houston Rockets in Houston.
AP sources: Wall to be bought out, intends to join Clippers
Read full article: AP sources: Wall to be bought out, intends to join ClippersJohn Wall and the Houston Rockets have agreed that his contract will be bought out, a move that will free him to sign with any team of his choosing, two people with knowledge of the situation said Monday night.
AP source: Mavericks acquire Christian Wood for 4 players
Read full article: AP source: Mavericks acquire Christian Wood for 4 playersA source with direct knowledge of the agreement said the Houston Rockets are trading center Christian Wood, their leading scorer and rebounder this season, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for four players and a draft pick.
Before NBA draft lottery, Lakers already made Pelicans lucky
Read full article: Before NBA draft lottery, Lakers already made Pelicans luckyThe New Orleans Pelicans are the lone playoff team among the clubs who can get a boost from lotto luck when the NBA draft lottery is conducted Tuesday night in Chicago.
Murray scores career-high 33, Spurs outlast Rockets 123-120
Read full article: Murray scores career-high 33, Spurs outlast Rockets 123-120Dejounte Murray scored a career-high 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 123-120 win over the Houston Rockets to inch closer to the final play-in spot in the Western Conference.
Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112
Read full article: Booker has 36 points, NBA-leading Suns beat Rockets 129-112Devin Booker scored 36 points,ikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Suns rally without Paul, edging Rockets for 7th straight win
Read full article: Suns rally without Paul, edging Rockets for 7th straight winDevin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton added 23 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to seven games, rallying after Chris Paul was ejected to beat the Houston Rockets 124-121 on Wednesday night.
Collins has triumphant return, Spurs beat Rockets 131-104
Read full article: Collins has triumphant return, Spurs beat Rockets 131-104Keldon Johnson had 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs punctuated Zach Collins’ return from a nearly two-year absence with a 131-106 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
Clippers, Trail Blazers exchange 5 players in trade
Read full article: Clippers, Trail Blazers exchange 5 players in tradeThe Portland Trail Blazers traded Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, rookie Keon Johnson and a second-round pick in 2025.
Golden State Warriors to field skeleton crew against Spurs after Steph Curry, Klay Thompson listed out among others
Read full article: Golden State Warriors to field skeleton crew against Spurs after Steph Curry, Klay Thompson listed out among othersWhen the San Antonio Spurs host the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, the Warriors will only suit up a skeleton crew.
Murray, Poeltl power Spurs to easy 134-104 win over Rockets
Read full article: Murray, Poeltl power Spurs to easy 134-104 win over RocketsDejounte Murray and Jakob Poeltl combined for 37 points in three quarters to help the San Antonio Spurs coast to a 134-104 victory over the Houston Rockets Tuesday night.
Curry hits winning jumper, Warriors beat Rockets 105-103
Read full article: Curry hits winning jumper, Warriors beat Rockets 105-103Stephen Curry hit a game-winning 20-foot jumper from the top of the key to beat the final buzzer, scoring 22 points and sending the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 105-103.
James, Westbrook have triple-doubles, Lakers' skid ends at 5
Read full article: James, Westbrook have triple-doubles, Lakers' skid ends at 5LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high,five-game skid with a 132-123 win over the Houston Rockets.
Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocols
Read full article: Ball, 3 other Hornets in NBA's health and safety protocolsFour Charlotte Hornets players, including last year’s Rookie of the Year LaMelo Ball, have been placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Saturday, an indicator they have tested positive of the coronavirus.
Kuzma's late basket gives Lakers 3rd straight win
Read full article: Kuzma's late basket gives Lakers 3rd straight winKyle Kuzma’s driving layup with 6.9 seconds remaining gave the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers a 124-122 victory over the Houston Rockets and kept the defending NBA champions' slim hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament alive.
Nets lose Harden but beat Rockets, move into first in East
Read full article: Nets lose Harden but beat Rockets, move into first in EastHouston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. (3) and Jae'Sean Tate (8) defend against Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK – Kyrie Irving had 31 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets overcame the loss of James Harden to beat the Houston Rockets 120-108 on Wednesday night and move into first place in the Eastern Conference. Harden sat out the fourth quarter against his former team with right hamstring tightness, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The Rockets jumped to a 24-6 lead, with an 8-for-9 start that included makes on all five 3-point attempts. The Rockets listed the injury as a left knee effusion and it's unknown whether it will keep him out longer.
AP source: Pistons agree to trade Delon Wright to Kings
Read full article: AP source: Pistons agree to trade Delon Wright to KingsDetroit Pistons guard Delon Wright (55) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taromina/Pool Photo via AP)DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round draft picks, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoketo The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the trade had not been announced. The 6-foot-5 Wright has averaged 10.4 points a game this season for the rebuilding Pistons. He has spent the past season and a half with the Kings.
Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors
Read full article: Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with RaptorsToronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Kyle Lowry wound up staying with Toronto after all. The trade deadline has come and gone. “Anytime you trade a player like Nikola, it is a tough decision to make," Magic President Jeff Weltman said. But Lowry — a free-agent-to-be and considered perhaps the biggest prize on this year's trade market — did not get traded, the Raptors apparently unable to find enough assets to their liking. Questions swirled around Lowry all the way to the 3 p.m. EST deadline, and there were signs that the Raptors were positioning themselves to make the move.
Rockets end skid at 20, Wall has 1st triple-double since '16
Read full article: Rockets end skid at 20, Wall has 1st triple-double since '16Houston Rockets' John Wall (1) drives on Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet (23) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 22, 2021, in Houston. But Wall had 19 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds, his first triple-double since March 17, 2016. The Rockets closed out the third quarter with an 88-86 lead and opened the fourth quarter on a 9-1 run to pull away. AdThe Raptors led 28-27 at the end of the first quarter. In their losing streak, Houston led after the first quarter only three times, including on Feb. 26 when they led the Raptors 31-30.
Rockets lose team-record 20th straight game, fall to Thunder
Read full article: Rockets lose team-record 20th straight game, fall to Thunder(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)HOUSTON – Mired in a long losing streak, the Houston Rockets twice put the ball in John Wall's hands in the waning moments. The Rockets lost their team-record 20th straight game, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-112 Sunday when Wall missed two shots in the final 10 seconds. This one hurts.”Dort scored 23 points and Isaiah Roby had 18 for the Thunder, who led by as many as 13 points. They shot a sizzling 14 of 21 on 3s in the second quarter, however, and Oklahoma City led 66-62 at halftime. The Rockets hit a franchise-record 28 3s in a win against the Thunder on Feb. 1, just three days before their last win.
Pistons hand Rockets franchise-worst 19th straight loss
Read full article: Pistons hand Rockets franchise-worst 19th straight lossHouston Rockets guard Victor Oladipo (7) shoots as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) defends during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 19, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taromina/Pool Photo via AP)HOUSTON – Frank Jackson had a season-high 23 points and the Detroit Pistons handed the Houston Rockets their franchise-record 19th straight loss, 113-100 on Friday night. The injury-plagued Rockets were playing just their fourth game of the season where Christian Wood, Victor Oladipo and John Wall were all available. Wall had 21 points and seven assists, Oladipo had 19 points, and Wood 18 points and 11 rebounds. Rockets: Wall was charged with a flagrant foul on a second-quarter collision with Frank Jackson and later received a technical foul for arguing with officials in the third quarter.
Bucks land PJ Tucker from Rockets for playoff push
Read full article: Bucks land PJ Tucker from Rockets for playoff pushFile-This March 1, 2021, file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) passing the ball as Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker practiced with his new team Friday, March 19, 2021, after the Bucks officially announced they had acquired the 6-foot-5 forward along with guard Rodions Kurucs from the Houston Rockets. Tucker practiced with his new team Friday after the Bucks officially announced they had acquired the 6-foot-5 forward along with guard Rodions Kurucs from the Houston Rockets The Bucks sent guard D.J. As part of the trade, the Bucks gave up their 2021 and 2023 first-round picks and got back their own 2022 first-round pick and the Rockets’ 2021 second-round selection. Bucks general manager Jon Horst said in a statement that Tucker “checks all the boxes” with his versatility and all-around game.
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
Read full article: Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACPThe NAACP has given him its Jackie Robinson Sports Award. And, for the first time, the nation's oldest civil rights organization is recognizing more than one person by honoring the WNBA Players Association. Ad“I am so proud of the WNBA players for this well-deserved recognition of their continued activism and advocacy for social justice and equality," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement provided to the AP. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, outspoken on many issues himself, admires the WNBA players for their activism. “I love what the WNBA players have done.
AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers
Read full article: AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ersMorey hasn't had to make any major moves in his first season running the Philadelphia 76ers. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)PHILADELPHIA – Like any top NBA executive this time of the season, Daryl Morey is trying to better his roster. “I just grabbed all the Sixers,” Morey said. “Younger fans want to feel like they’re part of something,” Morey told The Associated Press in an interview this week. “Well, we happen to have the best inside players in the NBA,” Morey said.
Raptors' virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off
Read full article: Raptors' virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)The Toronto Raptors’ issues with the coronavirus have worsened, prompting the NBA to call off their game scheduled for Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls. Toronto played Friday without head coach Nick Nurse, several other assistants and staffers and starting forward Pascal Siakam because of virus-related issues. The Raptors-Bulls game is the 30th to be postponed so far this season because of COVID-19 testing or contact tracing. All NBA players and coaches are tested daily. During the season's second half, which runs from March 10 through May 16, the Raptors and Bulls share 19 days without a game on their schedules.
Depleted Raptors hand Rockets 10th straight loss
Read full article: Depleted Raptors hand Rockets 10th straight loss(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)TAMPA, Fla. – Norman Powell scored 30 points, Kyle Lowry had a triple-double and the depleted Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 122-111 on Friday night. AdLowry had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to help the Raptors hand the Rockets their 10th straight loss. Victor Oladipo led the Rockets with 27 points, and John Wall had 21 points and 12 assists. TIP-INSRockets: The last time the Rockets lost 10 straight games was Nov. 23-Dec. 20, 2001 during a 15-game losing streak. Raptors: The Raptors have not been involved in any of the NBA's 29 coronavirus postponements so far this season.
Houston Rockets release DeMarcus Cousins after 25 games
Read full article: Houston Rockets release DeMarcus Cousins after 25 gamesHouston Rockets' DeMarcus Cousins, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. All rights reservedHOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have released DeMarcus Cousins after just 25 games. Cousins was waived this week after signing a $2.3 million contract with Houston in the offseason. The 30-year-old Cousins was averaging 9.6 points and 7.6 rebounds this season playing in a reserve role. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Rockets-Pacers game postponed because of Texas storm
Read full article: Rockets-Pacers game postponed because of Texas stormHouston Rockets' John Wall, bottom, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Philadelphia. All rights reservedHOUSTON – The game between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night was postponed because of continued utility shortages in the area from this week’s winter storm. Friday’s game against Dallas was called off on Thursday. The team said the decision was made after discussions with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the NBA. ___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan shares heartfelt message on Instagram after father passes away
Read full article: Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan shares heartfelt message on Instagram after father passes awayHOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: DeMar DeRozan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball during the second half of a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on December 17, 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan posted on Instagram on Friday morning that his father, Frank, had passed away. DeRozan, a father himself, shared a picture and heartfelt message that read, “words won’t serve justice to what you meant to me. Love you Dad.”Earlier this season, DeRozan missed two Spurs road games for personal reasons so he could return to California to spend time with his ailing father and his family.
Social media video shows brawl between Spurs, Rockets fans in Houston
Read full article: Social media video shows brawl between Spurs, Rockets fans in HoustonVideos surfacing on social media on Sunday show last night’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets got very heated between fans. HOUSTON, Texas – Videos surfacing on social media on Sunday showed Saturday night’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets got very heated between some fans. A brawl broke out in the stands during the game with multiple people involved, as seen in the video below. The Spurs defeated the Rockets, 111-106, as DeMar DeRozan led San Antonio with 30 points, according to an article from the Associated Press. AdThe AP reports The Spurs were leading the game in the fourth quarter before the Rockets tied it up.
DeRozan has 30 as Spurs hold on for 111-106 win over Rockets
Read full article: DeRozan has 30 as Spurs hold on for 111-106 win over RocketsKenyon Martin Jr. #6 of the Houston Rockets drives for two over Jakob Poeltl #25 of the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on January 14, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)HOUSTON – DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points and the San Antonio Spurs held off a late charge from the Houston Rockets for a 111-106 victory Saturday night. John Wall made a layup for Houston with less than 30 seconds left, but Patty Mills hit two free throws for San Antonio to extend it to 109-104. Tucker made two free throws for Houston after that, but Rudy Gay made two for San Antonio to secure the victory. A 3-pointer by David Nwaba got Houston within eight in the third, but the Spurs scored the next five points to push it to 82-69.
Spurs assign Tre Jones to Austin Spurs after 9 games this season
Read full article: Spurs assign Tre Jones to Austin Spurs after 9 games this seasonHOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: Tre Jones #33 of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball during the fourth quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on December 17, 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs announced on Sunday that they have assigned Tre Jones, guard, to the Austin Spurs after nine games with the team this season. Tre will join Austin in Orlando as the team tips off the G League season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Austin Spurs start training camp in Orlando on Sunday before opening the season at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 10 against the Memphis Hustle.
NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like Wizards
Read full article: NBA adjusts schedules for virus-affected teams, like WizardsWashington Wizards' Russell Westbrook reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. Portland will now visit Washington on Tuesday, a game that was originally set for the second half. And that means the Blazers, who were scheduled to visit the Hornets that day, will now go to Charlotte in the second half of the schedule. Boston and Phoenix have had three games postponed apiece so far, and it’s not yet known if their first-half schedules will be adjusted. Teams also began arriving Wednesday at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to begin quarantine and prepping for the G League season, which — like the NBA did last season — will utilize a bubble.
Wall scores 24 to lead Rockets over Wizards 107-88
Read full article: Wall scores 24 to lead Rockets over Wizards 107-88Houston Rockets' John Wall reacts during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Houston. Wall scored 24 points to help Houston to a 107-88 victory over Russell Westbrook and the Washington Wizards. Houston was leading by six when Wall re-entered the game. “I was itching to get back in in the fourth quarter," he said. “The fourth quarter was good," Silas said.
Spurs end 4-game home skid, top short-handed Rockets 103-91
Read full article: Spurs end 4-game home skid, top short-handed Rockets 103-91Kenyon Martin Jr. #6 of the Houston Rockets drives for two over Jakob Poeltl #25 of the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center on January 14, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio couldn't match the intensity of the short-handed Houston Rockets for three quarters, yet a strong finish by the Spurs was enough to snap a four-game home losing streak. “We played our best defense in the fourth quarter,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. He had 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Houston’s 109-103 victory on Thursday. Spurs: Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon remains out, along with reserve center Drew Eubanks, due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Nets coach says Harden will start Saturday night vs Magic
Read full article: Nets coach says Harden will start Saturday night vs MagicHouston Rockets guard James Harden dribbles against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Houston. (Troy Taormina/Pool Photo via AP)NEW YORK – James Harden will start Saturday night in his Brooklyn Nets debut against the Orlando Magic. Nets coach Steve Nash immediately put Harden into the starting lineup. Harden had been listed as questionable to play before the Nets upgraded him to available about two hours before the game. That will require another adjustment for Harden, especially because the team is practicing so infrequently in this season's condensed schedule.