With China rift ongoing, NBA says free speech remains vital

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the league is not apologizing for Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's since-deleted tweet showing support for anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, even after China's state broadcaster canceled plans to show a pair of preseason games in that country later this week.

Dennis Rodman discusses complex life on ESPN 30 for 30

He was the bad boy of basketball, the former NBA player who went to North Korea, and he even once dated Madonna.

James Harden joins ownership group of Houston Dynamo & Houston Dash

According to NBA sources Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has joined the ownership group of the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash franchises.

Rockets trade Chris Paul to acquire Russell Westbrook from Oklahoma City Thunder

The Houston Rockets have acquired former MVP guard Russell Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Chris Paul and future draft picks team owner Tilman Fertitta confirms to FOX 26 Sports. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the trade.

D'Antoni, Rockets end contract extension talks

Mike D'Antoni will head into the Rocket’s coming season on the final year of his contract – minus an extension.

Chris Paul fined, not suspended for referee bump

OAKLAND, Calif. (FOX 26) — The NBA has fined Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul $35,000 for "aggressively confronting and recklessly making contact with a game official," according to a statement released on Monday.

Rockets eliminate Jazz, move to NBA Playoffs second round

The Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 100-93 to win the first round of the NBA Playoffs with supportive fans cheering them on at Toyota Center.

Harden scores 26, leads Rockets to 120-96 blowout win over Knicks

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden had 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in just 29 minutes to lead the Houston Rockets to a 120-96 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

Harden ties career best score with 61 points to lead Rockets over Spurs

HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his career high with 61 points, including 27 in the first quarter, to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.

NBA sources say Rockets get Shumpert in 3-team trade

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — NBA sources confirm the Houston Rockets have landed Iman Shumpert in a three-team deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings.

Harden scores 44 points, Rockets beat Suns 118-110

PHOENIX (AP) - James Harden scored 44 points - his 20th 40-point game of the season - and the Houston Rockets beat Phoenix 118-110 on Monday night to hand the Suns their season-worst 11th straight loss. Harden joined Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan and Rick Barry as the only players with 20 games of at least 40 points in the first 50 of a season.

NBPA, led by president Chris Paul, takes care of its own in Houston

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — The National Basketball Players Association held one of its heart and health screening events for retired players at Toyota Center on Sunday.

Harden scores career-best 61 points, Rockets edge Knicks 114-110

NEW YORK (AP) - James Harden inched past Wilt Chamberlain and didn't stop his latest one-man show until he'd tied Kobe Bryant. On another spectacular night for the NBA's most sensational scorer, Harden not only notched his career high with 61 points, but tied Bryant's record for a visiting player at the current Madison Square Garden. "In the Garden, I'll take it,"...

Rockets center Clint Capela to miss at least 4 weeks

HOUSTON (FOX 26) — NBA sources confirm that Houston Rockets center Clint Capela will be out between 4-to-6 weeks with ligament damage in his right thumb.