James Harden

  1. Who Will Fill the James Harden Void for Oklahoma City Thunder in Playoffs?

    The Oklahoma City Thunder 's Olympic triad of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden is no more. OKC hasn't had a problem with that so far, but the story could be different come the postseason...

    Sean Hojnacki Written by Sean Hojnacki about 1 month ago 2,492 reads 30 comments

  2. Other Beard Options for Houston Rockets' James Harden

    At some point throughout his career, James Harden is going to contemplate what seems unthinkable—cutting off that beard. He must know, however, that there are other options to be had...

    Jesse Dorsey Written by Jesse Dorsey about 1 month ago 7,037 reads 13 comments

  3. Is James Harden a Lock for Most Improved Player in 2012-13?

    Before we discuss whether James Harden is a lock to win the Most Improved Player award, we really ought to discuss what a lock is. A lock, to me, is an absolutely ironclad, set-in-stone, no-doubt-about it situation...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 1 month ago 11,482 reads 175 comments

  4. Charting Houston Rockets 'Rebuild' and Where They Go from Here

    Rebuilding. The word typically conjures up images of a squad that fails to be competitive on a nightly basis, rings up 60 losses or more on the season, is riddled with locker-room dissension, fires its coach and roots for ping-pong balls in May...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 1 month ago 9,261 reads 219 comments

  5. James Harden Injury: Updates on Rockets Star's Foot

    The Houston Rockets will have to continue fighting to keep their spot in the playoffs without star shooting guard James Harden , who will miss time with a sore foot. UPDATE: Wednesday, Apr...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 1 month ago 8,238 reads 27 comments

  6. Rockets vs. Grizzlies: Players Who Pose Biggest Matchup Problems

    The Memphis Grizzlies meet the Houston Rockets tonight in a battle of lower-seeded Western Conference playoff seeds...

    Justin Hussong Written by Justin Hussong about 1 month ago 636 reads 1 comments

  7. Projecting Houston Rockets' 2013 Free-Agency Big Board

    The Houston Rockets have built a solid roster around young shooting guard James Harden and are on the verge of clinching a playoff birth in his first year with the organization...

    Ricky Frech Written by Ricky Frech about 1 month ago 7,883 reads 51 comments

  8. Will Rockets' Reliance on James Harden Come Back to Burn Houston?

    The Houston Rockets without James Harden is like The Office without Michael Scott. There are other talented actors on the sitcom...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 1 month ago 8,830 reads 207 comments

  9. James Harden, Houston Rockets Peaking at the Perfect Time

    Coming off an emotional 96-95 win over the San Antonio Spurs , James Harden and the Houston Rockets appear to be peaking at just the right time...

    Grant Hughes Written by Grant Hughes about 1 month ago 8,125 reads 63 comments

  10. How James Harden Can Propel Houston Rockets to a First-Round Playoffs Upset

    Just a few months ago, the Houston Rockets weren’t expected to even compete for the playoffs let alone have the seventh seed all but wrapped up with just 14 games to go...

    Preston DeGarmo Written by Preston DeGarmo about 1 month ago 4,922 reads 31 comments

  11. Breaking Down How to Stop James Harden's Eurostep

    Let me make something crystal clear up front: I don't want anyone to stop James Harden 's Eurostep—for the same reason I will never watch a video revealing David Blaine's magic methods : I like to be thoroughly entertained...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 1 month ago 4,326 reads 17 comments

  12. NBA: Houston Rockets Are the Sleeper Team of the West and Will Shock Many

    The Houston Rockets have continued to be a competitive team in the Western Conference, year in and year out. However, they have only escaped the first round of the playoffs once in the last fifteen years...

    Chris Faig Written by Chris Faig about 2 months ago 6,667 reads 42 comments

  13. James Harden Injury: Rockets Must Be Careful with Star's Ankle for Stretch Run

    Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is a game-time decision for Friday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves . If the Rockets are serious about a playoff run, they will make sure the right foot that's been bothering him since Feb...

    Ethan Grant Written by Ethan Grant about 2 months ago 2,924 reads 24 comments

  14. Golden State Warriors: Trying to Make Sense of Loss to Houston Rockets

    I watched every single minute of last night's Warriors - Rockets game in full analyst mode and still cannot make sense of that embarrassing loss...

    Joe Davis Written by Joe Davis about 2 months ago 569 reads 1 comments

  15. James Harden and Jeremy Lin in New Territory During Rockets Playoff Hunt

    James Harden and Jeremy Lin have never been here before. The Houston Rockets ’ star tandem is learning how to embrace growing leadership roles during the team’s battle for the postseason...

    Jimmy Spencer Written by Jimmy Spencer about 2 months ago 22,069 reads 59 comments

  16. The NBA's Best Under-25 Stars Today

    We're already in a period of rebirth and renewal for the NBA . Today's stars are numerous, accessible and hyper-athletic. But the future is even brighter...

    Joel C. Cordes Written by Joel C. Cordes about 2 months ago 17,242 reads 78 comments

  17. James Harden Hits Half-Court Buzzer-Beater During 46-Point Game

    James Harden is a bad, bad man. On Wednesday, the Rockets star nearly took down his former team all by himself, dropping 46 points, eight rebounds and six assists...

    Gabe Zaldivar Written by Gabe Zaldivar about 3 months ago 3,347 reads 5 comments

  18. Why OKC Thunder Made Huge Mistake Picking Serge Ibaka over James Harden

    On Wednesday night at the Toyota Center, with the All-Star accoutrements only just boxed up and packed away, Houston Rockets guard James Harden showed that he could someday be the best player in the league...

    Sean Hojnacki Written by Sean Hojnacki about 3 months ago 32,357 reads 168 comments

  19. James Harden Proving OKC Thunder Made Wrong Decision

    Call me crazy, but I'm guessing it wasn't James Harden 's career-high 46 points on February 20th that hurt the Oklahoma City Thunder the most. No...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 3 months ago 4,966 reads 93 comments

  20. Career High vs. OKC a Harsh Reminder Thunder Will Never Replace James Harden

    James Harden torched his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates for a career-high 46 points in the Houston Rockets ' 122-119 come-from-behind win on Wednesday night. Offensively, he played a near-perfect game...

    Zach Buckley Written by Zach Buckley about 3 months ago 37,967 reads 166 comments

  21. Houston Rockets Are Firmly in Driver's Seat Entering 2013 NBA Trade Deadline

    If the trade deadline is a game of Texas Hold 'Em, Daryl Morey and the Houston Rockets can afford to slow-play...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 3 months ago 5,314 reads 50 comments

  22. Los Angeles Really Dominating NBA All-Star Game

    Many outsiders who are watching the NBA All-Star Game are seeing Los Angeles play a key role. What some may not know, however, is that the Los Angeles presence in the game goes ...

    James Riggio Written by James Riggio about 3 months ago 88 reads 0 comments

  23. 5 Reasons to Believe in Houston Rockets' Playoff Success

    If you think about it, the Houston Rockets have a lot going against them. They're young and for the most part inexperienced. They play poor defense in general. They lack a consistent low-post threat...

    Marshall Zweig Written by Marshall Zweig about 3 months ago 4,640 reads 64 comments

  24. Where Does James Harden Rank Among the NBA's Top 10 Superstars?

    Overshadowed by the likes of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City, James Harden has established himself as a legitimate NBA superstar this season with the Houston Rockets...

    Kenny DeJohn Written by Kenny DeJohn about 3 months ago 3,363 reads 28 comments

  25. James Harden Injury: Updates on Rockets Star's Ankle

    James Harden is still expected to be in Houston for All-Star Weekend, but the Rockets guard may have a little limp in his step when the NBA 's best and brightest descend on his team's city...

    Tyler Conway Written by Tyler Conway about 3 months ago 12,892 reads 41 comments