www.chron.com 14 hours ago
AP source: Cavaliers trading Porter to Rockets for pick
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send troubled forward Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets for a future draft pick, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday night. The Cavs are sending Porter, a first-round pick two years ago who hasn't played this season, to the Rockets for a protected second-round pick. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade has to be approved by the NBA. Porter's days with the Cavs came to an end late last week when he had an outburst in the team's locker room after learning his...
The Dream Shake 14 hours ago
Rockets acquire Kevin Porter Jr. in deal with Cavaliers
Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports The Rockets are sending a future second-round pick to Cleveland in return. The Houston Rockets made a monumental deal last week and are continuing to deal this week. According to sources, the Rockets have acquired second-year wing Kevin Porter Jr. from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a protected future second-round pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021 In a corresponding move, the...
The Dream Shake Jan 20, 2021
Sun rise in Houston? Suns at Rockets.
What if I told you the Rockets signed a modern all-star center for relative chump change? | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/ Discuss The Game Today marks a time of great change. The NBA will now begin enforcing its “No Hugs” rule. This rules out the expected parade of embraces for referee crew chief Josh Tiven’s continuing existence as Not Scott Foster. The Rockets will once again not really be the team of recent hopes and expectations as John Wall, Sterling Brown, Danuel House, Dante Exum, and Brodric Thomas continue to be out. The Rockets will run Victor Oladipo...
The Dream Shake Jan 20, 2021
Rockets vs. Suns game preview: Houston welcomes Chris Paul back to Toyota Center
Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Two years ago, the Houston Rockets were coming off a disappointing Western Conference Finals exit. They pushed the eventual champion Golden State Warriors, but a key injury to Chris Paul and a bevy of missed three pointers (and some Scott Foster) conspired to dash Houston’s hopes of a third franchise championship. The Rockets re-signed Chris Paul to a 4-year contract for the maximum and committed to running the team back for another shot. We’ve come a long way in two years. Tonight, the Rockets will look completely different from...
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2021
Celtics entered Rockets’ trade talks for James Harden before Nets pulled trigger on deal
The Sixers, Rockets, and Nets know the James Harden saga has definitely had its twist and turns, from Harden’s late arrival to preseason play down to the trade itself all the way to fans discussing whether or not Harden wore a fat suit prior to the trade. The situation had its drama, and according to […] The post Celtics entered Rockets’ trade talks for James Harden before Nets pulled trigger on deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2021
P.J. Tucker’s true feelings on being potentially traded from Rockets
Once the Houston Rockets finally pulled the trigger on the blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, veteran forward P.J. Tucker immediately saw his name being floated in trade rumors. According to sources, the 35-year-old is well aware of the interest opposing teams currently have on him, and that Tucker is now […] The post P.J. Tucker’s true feelings on being potentially traded from Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2021
Pacers swingman Caris Levert’s encouraging recovery timeline amid kidney issue
The Indiana Pacers acquired Caris LeVert in the four-team trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets and Victor Oladipo to the Houston Rockets. After discovering a mass on his kidney, team president Kevin Pritchard gave a rough estimate on when LeVert could return to the court, per Tony East of the West Indianapolis […] The post Pacers swingman Caris Levert’s encouraging recovery timeline amid kidney issue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 19, 2021
Victor Oladipo affirms commitment with Rockets amid trade rumors
Victor Oladipo is optimistic about his future with the Houston Rockets as he finds himself with his fourth team after he was included in the blockbuster four-team trade centered on James Harden. The two-time All-Star made his debut for the Rockets on Monday and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that Oladipo affirmed his commitment to Clutch […] The post Victor Oladipo affirms commitment with Rockets amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Jan 19, 2021
NBA Rumors: ‘The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor Reveals Why James Harden-To-Sixers Blockbuster Failed To Materialize
When James Harden demanded a trade from the Houston Rockets, the Philadephia 76ers have immediately emerged as one of the heavy favorites to land the All-Star shooting guard. With Daryl Morey serving as the team’s president of basketball operations, most people believed that he would go all-in to bring “The Beard” to the City of Brotherly Love. Before he was officially traded to the Brooklyn Nets, rumors were circulating that the Sixers and the Rockets were in a serious negotiation regarding a potential blockbuster deal involving Harden.Click here to continue and read more...
ClutchPoints Jan 19, 2021
Kevin Durant, James Harden’s dominance together shows Nets don’t even need Kyrie Irving
The Brooklyn Nets recently ushered in a new era with the arrival of former Houston Rockets star James Harden via a four-team trade. He joined his fellow All-Stars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as the newest big three of the league. However, both Harden and Durant already managed to impress in their first two […] The post Kevin Durant, James Harden’s dominance together shows Nets don’t even need Kyrie Irving appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 19, 2021
Pacers’ Caris LeVert admits James Harden trade might have saved his life
Caris LeVert did not want to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Indiana Pacers. It turns out, the unwelcome trade may have saved his life. LeVert was included in the four-team blockbuster that shipped James Harden to Brooklyn and LeVert to Indiana—by way of the Houston Rockets, in exchange for Victor Oladipo—forcing the […] The post Pacers’ Caris LeVert admits James Harden trade might have saved his life appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nothin' But Nets Jan 19, 2021
Nets’ Caris LeVert trade truly might’ve saved his life
Caris LeVert’s medical emergency would’ve never been uncovered if the Nets hadn’t dealt him to the Rockets (then the Pacers). Brand-new Indiana Pacer Caris LeVert might’ve been given a new lease on life by the trade that briefly flipped his world upside down — in an entirely different way. LeVert, originally thought to be a […] Nets’ Caris LeVert trade truly might’ve saved his life - Nothin But Nets - Nothin But Nets - Brooklyn Nets News and Fan Community
Swarm and Sting Jan 20, 2021
James Harden Trade: What it means for the Charlotte Hornets
What does the James Harden trade mean for the Charlotte Hornets moving forward? As many fans know, the Charlotte Hornets’ conference got even stronger over the past week. The Brooklyn Nets pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire James Harden from the Houston Rockets. The Hornets defeated this Nets team at the beginning of the […] James Harden Trade: What it means for the Charlotte Hornets - Swarm and Sting - Swarm and Sting - A Charlotte Hornets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Jan 20, 2021
NBA Rumors: LA Lakers Could Send Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope To Rockets For Victor Oladipo
Though they currently hold the best record in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are still expected to be active on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. They may currently have two of the best players in the league but as some of their rivals continue to grow stronger, they may be forced to find a third star that would help LeBron James and Anthony Davis defend their throne in the 2020-21 NBA season. One of the most realistic trade targets for the Purple and Gold is veteran shooting guard Victor Oladipo of the Houston Rockets. In a recent article, Lee Tran of Fadeaway...
Thunderous Intentions Jan 20, 2021
OKC Thunder make impression in week 4 of national sites’ power rankings
James Harden occupied the news cycle In week four as the former OKC Thunder guard got his way and landed in Brooklyn. The Rockets in turn got more for Harden than Sam Presti got for Paul George which realistically became the benchmark for all superstar’s trade value moving forward. While the Nets got off to […] OKC Thunder make impression in week 4 of national sites’ power rankings - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Inquisitr Jan 20, 2021
NBA Rumors: Victor Oladipo & PJ Tucker Could Be Headed To Warriors For Package Centered On Andrew Wiggins
The James Harden saga may have finally come to an end, but rumors continue to swirl around the Houston Rockets. With their two best players, Harden and Russell Westbrook, gone, there are growing speculations around the league that the Rockets would undergo a rebuilding process and trade some of their veterans next. If Houston really decides to take a different route, several title contenders that want to improve their roster are expected to give them an immediate call regarding a potential deal, including the Golden State Warriors.Click here to continue and read more...
ClutchPoints 14 hours ago
BREAKING: Cavs finalizing trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to Houston
The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially moving on from Kevin Porter Jr. The controversial 2nd-year man will be traded to the Houston Rockets, per reports from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, […] The post BREAKING: Cavs finalizing trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr 3 hours ago
NBA Rumors: Victor Oladipo Trade ‘Makes A Ton Of Sense’ For Miami Heat, Per ‘Bleacher Report’
The Miami Heat are one of the teams that are expected to be an aggressive shopper before the 2021 trade deadline. They may have successfully brought back most of the players who helped them reach the NBA Finals last year but as their rivals in the Eastern Conference grow stronger, they should highly prioritize surrounding Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo with additional star power in order to have a better chance of winning the 2021 NBA championship title. One of the most realistic trade targets for Miami is veteran shooting guard Victor Oladipo of the Houston Rockets. Trading for Oladipo comes...
Inquisitr 1 hour ago
NBA Rumors: Bradley Beal & Kyle Lowry To Sixers, Ben Simmons To Wizards Proposed In New Three-Way Trade Idea
Although the Philadelphia 76ers were not able to acquire James Harden from the Houston Rockets, a recently published list of “desperation” trade ideas suggested that the team could acquire Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal and Toronto Raptors playmaker Kyle Lowry in a hypothetical three-way deal. On Friday, Bleacher Report wrote that Beal could be a good target for the Sixers because he’s a player who “fits anywhere” and could provide the spacing that Simmons — whose poor outside shooting has been well-documented — cannot offer at this point in his career. The...
Inquisitr 1 hour ago
NBA Trade Rumors: Pelicans Could Acquire Victor Oladipo For Lonzo Ball, JJ Redick, And First-Round Pick
Houston Rockets shooting guard Victor Oladipo is expected to be one of the hottest names on the market before the 2021 trade deadline. The Rockets are yet to make him officially available on the trading block again but since his arrival in Space City, rumors have been swirling that he’s not interested in staying with the team. Instead of taking the risk of losing him in the 2021 free agency without getting anything in return, it might be best for the Rockets to flip his expiring contract into assets that could help them speed up the rebuilding process.Click here to continue and read more...
The Sixer Sense 1 hour ago
Philadelphia 76ers: 4 reasons to trade for Victor Oladipo
The Philadelphia 76ers should pursue the Rockets’ new star shooting guard. The Philadelphia 76ers lost out on the James Harden sweepstakes as he was traded to an Eastern Conference adversary in the Brooklyn Nets. All the Harden endorsers and Ben Simmons loyalists that support the Sixers as a fan can now move past the trade […] Philadelphia 76ers: 4 reasons to trade for Victor Oladipo - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
