Rockets acquire Derrick Favors, second-round pick, plus others in trade with Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs visit the Houston Rockets as we continue our NBA odds series with a prediction, pick, and how to watch. The San Antonio Spurs are coming off back-to-back upset victories against playoff contenders and are now looking to extend their winning streak when they head out on the road to Houston to take on the Rockets in this Tuesday…

The Houston Rockets travel to Oklahoma City Tuesday to take on the Thunder, who will likely have to avoid an upset to remain tied for the West's top seed, given that the Timberwolves are heavily favored on Tuesday against the struggling Spurs. Considering they lost the first matchup to the Rockets and trailed at the half before rallying to win…

It's NBA trade deadline week, which means there will be tons of speculation about teams and players to digest through Thursday at 3 p.m. ET (and probably a bit beyond then). It's also prime time for misdirection, conflicting reports and in some cases, outright lies. Sifting through the rumormongering and deciphering where various reports are from…

We're here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-Timberwolves prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Houston Rockets will head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Allstate Arena. We're here to share our NBA odds series, make a Rockets-Timberwolves prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The…

The Houston Rockets visit the Detroit Pistons as we continue our NBA odds series with a prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Houston Rockets continue their road trip as they take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pistons prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch…

You'd be forgiven for not keeping a close eye on the Portland Trail Blazers this season. They're just 7-21 in their first campaign following the trade of franchise legend Damian Lillard, and No.2 overall pick Scoot Henderson has not made a strong impression to begin his young career. But if you look a little closer, there is a lot to like about…

The Houston Rockets sit 6-3 on the season and have clearly been better than expected. The Rockets rank fifth in defensive efficiency and 10th in offensive efficiency, and would rank much higher, were it not for a clunker against the Orlando Magic on opening day. The Rockets are currently riding a six-game winning streak, and have secured wins…

The Houston Rockets are reportedly interested in trading guard Kevin Porter Jr. after he was charged with felony assault and strangulation on Tuesday in New York City for attacking his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, at the Millennium Hilton. Porter, 23, punched Gondrezick repeatedly in the face with a closed fist. His brutal…

Over ten days have passed since James Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract for next season and Daryl Morey began working on trading him out of Philadelphia. And the further we get from that request - and the closer we get to the regular season - the more it looks like the Beard might be starting the 2023 season in a 76ers uniform. Sure, the…

The Houston Rockets (15-50) visit the Indiana Pacers (29-37) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pacers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Houston has won two of their last three games but remains in last place in the Western Conference. The Rockets covered 40% of their games…

As an NBA fan, I love the trade deadline. Who doesn't? As the league moves and shakes, it's exciting to watch it happen. On the other hand, as a Houston Rockets fan, the deadline has been fairly underwhelming in recent years. That's not to say Rafael Stone has mismanaged it. His job is to make prudent decisions, not exciting ones. I personally…

Will we see Houston make a major splash as sellers on the trade market? Skepticism is warranted. A potential reversal on the team's investment in Kevin Porter Jr. would occur next summer or in February 2024, and the Rockets don't seem incentivized to deal K.J. Martin unless they receive an unexpected offer headlined by a first-round pick. But there…

The Washington Wizards will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Wednesday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. With that said, it's a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Wizards-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Washington has struggled to a 21-26 record this season, 11th place in the Eastern…

Once again the Houston Rockets find themselves at the bottom of the NBA standings at 10-36. The team is on a 13-game losing streak and questions about certain players future with the team start to rise. Their young core of Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Kevin Porter Jr. are not going anywhere. Some veterans, however, could be on their way out if…

The Houston Rockets (10-32) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (19-24) on Monday night. Action tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Lakers prediction, pick, and how to watch. Houston has lost 10 straight games and sits firmly in last place in the Western Conference. The Rockets covered 43% of their games while…

The Phoenix Suns will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Tuesday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. With that said, it's a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Suns-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Phoenix, losers of four straight, have seen their record dip to 16-11, fourth place in the…

The Houston Rockets (7-17) visit the San Antonio Spurs (6-18) on Thursday. Action tips off at 8:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Spurs prediction and pick. Houston has won two of their last three games yet still sit in 14th place in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 12-11 against the spread while 54% of their…

If you don't want to work an NBA fanbase into a frenzy, do not put a hypothetical trade proposal on the internet. Recently, it's been Rockets fans foaming at the mouth. Bleacher Report mentioned the team as a possible conduit in a deal that would have the Golden State Warriors landing Jae Crowder. In return, Houston would send out KJ Martin and…

We're talking about such a low bar here. As of this writing, there are 23.5's in the market. Will Houston really try and tank a third season in a row? If they simply do not attempt to be bad, they're likely to pick up wins vs. the other competitors for lottery prominence. That gets them into the 25-26 range. The team has talent, it just has to…

Even though Victor Wembanyama's chances of becoming a Los Angeles Laker anytime soon are essentially non-existent (even if L.A. were to tank this year, they would still have to swap their draft pick with the New Orleans Pelicans, provided it was better). But the anticipated top pick in the 2023 NBA draft could still help Los Angeles -- albeit…

Lately, it's been Revenge of the (Draft) Nerds when it comes to NBA discourse. The 2022-2023 season hasn't even started yet, and somehow, everyone's talking about the next draft. For enthusiasts, that's par for the course. The draft cycle runs year-round, but generally, you've got to travel to the darkest corners of Twitter to find anyone willing…

HOUSTON - Winners of two straight games, the Houston Rockets are halfway done with the 2022 preseason, and we know a bit more about this group than at the start of training camp. "When we play hard and smart, we're good," acting head coach John Lucas said Friday after a 116-100 win over the Toronto Raptors. "Their effort and energy were…

Key additions: Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason and TyTy Washington (2022 Draft) Key subtractions: Christian Wood (trade), John Wall (buyout) Last season: The signs were troubling from the jump when the Rockets lost 15 of 16 games to start the 2021-22 season, and later absorbed another 15-for-16 stumble in February. It added up to misery, just 20 wins…

Jazz Receive: T.J. McConnell, James Bouknight and a 2027 first-round pick from Charlotte (top-five protected) Hornets Receive: Jordan Clarkson, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield Pacers Receive: Gordon Hayward, Mason Plumlee, a 2023 first-round pick from Charlotte (via Denver), a 2025 first-round pick from Charlotte and a 2026 second-round pick from Utah…

As the Houston Rockets prepare to close out the calendar year and head into 2023, they do so with many questions. After 30 games, they seem destined for the NBA Draft Lottery and are entrenched in a rebuild. But how is their development going overall? What does the future hold for them? Will next year's incoming draft class provide the splash they…