On a sports day that had been dominated by news of Albert Pujols leaving the St. Louis Cardinals to head to Anaheim and the Angels, one could have reasonably expected a good night's rest and relaxation. Instead, sports writers had to put on the coffee and gear up for another huge story, because the New Orleans Hornets stunned the basketball world and dealt star point guard … [Read more...] about Already? Stern, NBA Step in it by Nullifying Chris Paul Lakers Trade
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Can Gophers Ralph Sampson III Follow Dad to the NBA?
Minnesota Golden Gophers Coach Tubby Smith has seen drastic, if not dramatic improvements in the game of senior Center Ralph Sampson III. "His consistency, his numbers have improved each year. They haven't been leaps and bounds, but I think a lot of it has to do with Ralph getting in better shape, not that he hasn't worked at it, but he's had to focus on learning to breathe … [Read more...] about Can Gophers Ralph Sampson III Follow Dad to the NBA?
Houston Rockets Found Coach; What’s Next This Off-Season?
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The Houston Rockets … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Found Coach; What’s Next This Off-Season?
Did Rockets do the Right Thing in Hiring Kevin McHale?
The Houston Rockets search for a new head coach has reached a surprising end as Kevin McHale agreed to take over the team on Friday, ending a month long process of looking for Rick Adelman’s successor. Team officials and the front office were very impressed with McHale, leading to his filling the vacancy, according to the Houston Chronicle. … [Read more...] about Did Rockets do the Right Thing in Hiring Kevin McHale?
Houston Rockets Fire Rick Adelman
While the NBA playoffs are heating up, capping one of the most captivating regular seasons of all time, the Houston Rockets have quietly made a drastic change for the future. The Rockets have fired head coach Rick Adelman after four up-and-down seasons, riddled with injuries, roster changes, and heartbreaks in April. Despite finishing the season on a 17-8 run after the … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Fire Rick Adelman
With Yao Back; Will Rockets Return to Playoffs?
The Houston Rockets tip-off their 2010-2011 season tonight when they visit the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. After missing all of last season with a foot injury, Yao Ming returns to the line-up. He is expected to have a lessened role but still help the Rockets make a trip to the post-season. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about With Yao Back; Will Rockets Return to Playoffs?
NBA Power Rankings: #19 Houston Rockets
by: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: The Rockets valiantly tried to be the best NBA team in Texas but fell short in the end, finishing one game behind the San Antonio Spurs. Tracy McGrady only played 35 games before having season ending microfracture surgery on his knee but maybe that was a blessing in disguise as the Rockets actually came together as team without him and … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #19 Houston Rockets
Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood
by: David Kay When it comes down to it, the Lakers and Rockets pretty much swapped Ron Artest for Trevor Ariza straight up. Thursday, Artest reached an agreement with the defending champs on a 3-year deal worth about $18 million. Houston responded by stealing the Lakers’ Trevor Ariza for the mid-level exception which will net him around $33.5 million for the next five … [Read more...] about Artest Joining Kobe in Hollywood