The Dream Shake 6 hours ago
Chris Paul’s return is “close”
Chris Paul could be back in the lineup this week. The Houston Rockets could get a critical part of their team back as soon as this week. According to a report by the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen, the Rockets’ veteran guard, Chris Paul, is eyeing a possible return into the lineup this Friday. “If it’s not Friday, it’s Sunday” Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said. “If it’s not Sunday, it’s Monday. But it’s close.” The team doesn’t seem to be any rush to get Paul back on the court, though. Paul, 33, has been out of the lineup since Dec. 20, when he left the...
www.chron.com 8 hours ago
Rockets' Chris Paul closing in on return
NEW YORK - The Rockets expect that guard Chris Paul, who has ramped up his workouts through the week, will give a greater test of his readiness to return from a strained hamstring on Thursday. How he responds could determine when in the next few games he is cleared to play.
ClutchPoints Jan 22, 2019
James Harden hoping to keep ‘head above water’ until Chris Paul, Clint Capela return
The Houston Rockets were dealt their biggest loss of the season during a 121-93 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. James Harden scored 37 points in three quarters, but sat during the fourth quarter with the game already out of hand. “The Beard” is hoping his recent scoring barrage can help him keep his […] The post James Harden hoping to keep ‘head above water’ until Chris Paul, Clint Capela return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
House of Houston Jan 22, 2019
Houston Rockets Rumors: Carmelo Anthony should play basketball in China
The Houston Rockets finally parted ways with Carmelo Anthony by trading him to the Bulls. After he is bought out there, he should take his talents to China. The Houston Rockets were on the verge of an NBA Finals appearance at the end of the 2017-18 season. Arguably, they were a healthy Chris Paul hamstring […] Houston Rockets Rumors: Carmelo Anthony should play basketball in China - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
House of Houston Jan 19, 2019
Houston Rockets: Three things Kenneth Faried brings to the team
The Houston Rockets are set to sign forward Kenneth Faried as soon as clears waivers likely Monday. Here are three things that he brings to the team. Look. The Houston Rockets have played a nice stretch of games despite the challenges of not having Chris Paul, Eric Gordon and now Clint Capela for stretches. It […] Houston Rockets: Three things Kenneth Faried brings to the team - House of Houston - House of Houston - A Houston Sports Site - Texans, Rockets, Astros, Dynamo, Cougars and More!
The Dream Shake Jan 19, 2019
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game preview
We’re reaching a point in the season where I don’t know what the hope for anymore. Do the Rockets really have what it takes to challenge Golden State this year, even if Chris Paul and the other injured Rockets come back completely healthy? I’m just not sure. Should we just appreciate James Harden’s regular season, knowing full well that it will probably come back to haunt him and Houston in the playoffs when he inevitably runs out of gas? Should Houston look to next year, when the Warriors could lose two of their five All-NBA players? Anyway, a team with an equally interesting...
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2019
Report: Rockets’ Chris Paul on track to return next week
Great news for the Houston Rockets: Chris Paul appears to be on track to return from his strained hamstring next week, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. That means Paul is right on schedule with the timetable, as he practiced in full on Friday for the first time in almost a month. Paul originally […] The post Report: Rockets’ Chris Paul on track to return next week appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Jan 18, 2019
Houston Rockets: Season still hinges on Chris Paul
As well as the Houston Rockets may be playing right now, any shot they have at competing for a championship will heavily rely upon the play of Chris Paul. After a disappointing start to the 2018-19 season, the Houston Rockets have crept right back into the thick of the Western Conference playoff picture, sporting a 25-19 […] Houston Rockets: Season still hinges on Chris Paul - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
www.chron.com Jan 17, 2019
Rockets' Chris Paul brings out stars for bowling event
Rockets point guard Chris Paul played host to his 10th annual CP3 PBA Celebrity Invitational presented by Go Bowling! on Thursday afternoon at Bowlero The Woodlands, bringing some notable names to Montgomery County for a good cause.
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2019
Rockets PG Chris Paul says he has never seen anyone play as well as James Harden is right now
Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul says he has never seen anyone play as well as James Harden is right now. James Harden, who leads the NBA in scoring, has been putting up video game numbers since Chris Paul went down with a left hamstring injury on Dec. 20 against the Miami Heat. The reigning […] The post Rockets PG Chris Paul says he has never seen anyone play as well as James Harden is right now appeared first on ClutchPoints.
www.chron.com Jan 17, 2019
Rockets' Capela out 4-6 weeks after thumb surgery
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Rockets center Clint Capela underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb Thursday and will be out 4-to-6 weeks. Capela's surgery was done by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles. Capela started Houston's first 42 games before he was injured Sunday night in a loss at Orlando. The 24-year-old is averaging 17.6 points and 12.6 rebounds — both career highs — this season. It's a significant blow for a team that has been without All-Star Chris Paul since Dec. 22 because of a strained left hamstring and that has also missed starter Eric Gordon recently...
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2019
Rockets PG Chris Paul still has no idea when he’ll return from his hamstring injury
Houston Rockets All-Star point guard Chris Paul still has no idea when he’s going to return from his left hamstring injury. Paul suffered the injury on Dec. 20 against the Miami Heat in South Beach. The Rockets have gone 9-4 since then. Chris Paul on his rehab: Im doing well. Progressing, trying to get back […] The post Rockets PG Chris Paul still has no idea when he’ll return from his hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2019
The new worst contract in the NBA is Chris Paul
Chris Paul signed a four-year extension this summer with the Houston Rockets. If CP3’s health and play continue to diminish, Paul’s contract will be the worst in the NBA. Chris Paul signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension this past summer with the Houston Rockets. The mutual agreement between Paul and the Rockets when the […] The post The new worst contract in the NBA is Chris Paul appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 16, 2019
4 moves the Rockets could make to replace Clint Capela
The Houston Rockets have been making moves in the Western Conference standings almost exclusively due to James Harden’s heroics. Chris Paul has been out since injuring his hamstring against the Miami Heat on Dec. 20, and now, Clint Capela will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with a thumb injury. With Capela now out in addition […] The post 4 moves the Rockets could make to replace Clint Capela appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Jan 14, 2019
Clint Capela out four to six weeks with injured thumb
Already down Chris Paul and Eric Gordon, the Rockets have some more adversity to face. The Houston Rockets have been battling injuries all season, and the news just got worse, as it’s been announced that center Clint Capela will miss the next four to six weeks with a thumb injury. Rockets center Clint Capela will miss four to six weeks with right thumb injury, league source tells ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 14, 2019 The injury is reported to be ligament damage, and Capela has already had an MRI and will be looking into getting a second opinion, according to...
