In the aftermath of the melee that ensued towards the end of the Houston Rockets loss to the Miami Heat, multiple players are expected to be suspended. At least one, Rockets two-way playmaker Amen Thompson, almost certainly will. After getting tied up with Miami’s All-Star hopeful during an inbounds pass, the second-year pro swiftly slammed Tyler Herro on the ground. Heat … [Read more...] about Could Rockets-Heat Melee Lead To NHL-Like Fighting Penalties?
Breaking Down the All-Star Chances of the Rockets’ Franchise Cornerstone
All-Star voting with a revamped format is already underway. The Western Conference is crowded with star talent. Will the 2024-25 Houston Rockets be able to call theirs an All-Star? Alperen Sengun just scored a season-high 38 against the reigning DPOY, Rudy Gobert, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unfortunately for the Rockets, those points came in a loss. Sengun did such a good … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the All-Star Chances of the Rockets’ Franchise Cornerstone
Rockets’ Injuries Highlight Wing Depth
The Houston Rockets had their first post-Christmas game throw-down with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. It was the fourth game in a row for them versus a bottom-of-the-standings opponent. They even got a chance to avenge their opening night loss to intermittent superstar LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets. The Rockets used the stretch to stretch their wings and … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Injuries Highlight Wing Depth
Western Conference Team ‘Runaway Pick’ to Trade for NBA Star
Two months into the 2024-25 NBA season, many stars are already finding themselves in the rumor mill. Players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are rumored trade candidates, though both players will likely remain with their current teams. On the other hand, Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram are more likely on their way out. The trade deadline is still a couple of months … [Read more...] about Western Conference Team ‘Runaway Pick’ to Trade for NBA Star
Miami Heat History Makes Potential Butler Trade a Challenge
If you look at the top 10 scorers in Miami Heat history, you will notice one similarity between them. The Heat rarely trade their big stars. Yes, they have traded away Glen Rice and Shaquille O’Neal, but the Heat do not have a history of letting their big-name players leave in a trade. If they do that, they get a decent return. That makes any Miami Heat Jimmy Butler trade a big … [Read more...] about Miami Heat History Makes Potential Butler Trade a Challenge