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James Harden traded to Clippers: A look back at the NBA All-Star's tumultuous journey to LA

James Harden is on his way to the fifth NBA team of his career after the guard was reportedly traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers late Monday night.

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Charles Barkley presses NBA commissioner Adam Silver on live TV over 'disturbing' domestic violence incidents

The NBA has two high-profile cases of alleged domestic violence incidents on its hands, and commissioner Adam Silver addressed the issue on Tuesday.

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NBA must discipline Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. harshly, says Houston-based domestic violence victim group

The Houston Area Women's Center is calling for the NBA and other professional sports leagues to strengthen domestic violence policies after allegations against Kevin Porter Jr.

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Major detail in Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. assault case is wrong: source

NBA player Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested earlier this week for an alleged attack on his girlfriend in a New York City hotel, but her lawyer says the accusations are exaggerated.

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Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. allegedly fractured girlfriend's neck in New York City hotel incident

Details have emerged about Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.'s alleged attack on his girlfriend, ex-WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, in New York City.

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Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr arrested on assault charge after allegedly attacking girlfriend in New York City

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City on Monday on assault and strangulation charges. The Rockets were "gathering information" on the issue.

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James Harden scrubs social media bios of 76ers references as uncertainty swirls around his NBA future

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Daryl Morey recently admitted James Harden prefers "to be somewhere else" but said the team would only trade the star guard for the right price.

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Cavaliers win NBA Summer League championship over Rockets behind Isaiah Mobley's double-double

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Houston Rockets on Monday to win the NBA Summer League championship behind Isaiah Mobley's double-double.

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Drake trolls Fred VanVleet as All-Star appears to bolt Raptors for Rockets

Drake had a playful jab for departing Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet Sunday as the All-Star reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Houston Rockets.

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Rockets first-round selection takes subtle jab over cost of NBA League Pass: ‘A little overpriced’

Houston Rockets first-round draft pick Amen Thompson took a subtle jab at the cost of NBA League Pass, saying the service was a "little overpriced."

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Brothers make history on NBA Draft night with top-five selections: ‘Means a lot to my family’

Amen and Ausar Thompson became the first brothers to be selected in the top-five of the same NBA Draft since the NBA and ABA merger in 1976.

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NBA legend Yao Ming steps down as chair of struggling Chinese Basketball Association's business arm

The legendary basketball player's resignation comes just weeks after two CBA teams were dismissed from postseason contention amid allegations of match-fixing.

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NBA great Carmelo Anthony retires after 19 seasons

Carmelo Anthony on Monday announced he retired from the NBA after nearly two decades in the league. He was a 10-time All-Star between playing for the Knicks and the Nuggets.

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Sixers' James Harden intends to decline player option, seek long-term deal as free agent: report

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden intends to decline his $35.6 million player option and seek a four-year deal as an unrestricted free agent.

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Former NBA player Alexey Shved injured in 'hooligan attack' in Russia: report

Alexey Shved, a former NBA player who played for several teams, was the victim of an alleged "hooligan attack" near a Moscow restaurant.

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Nia Long posts about 'the best revenge' as Ime Udoka gets started with the Rockets

Nia Long, the former fiancee of Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka, posted about "revenge" on her Instagram on Saturday as her former partner got started with his new team.

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Rockets' Ime Udoka 'can't really speak much’ about Celtics scandal as he prepares for job in Houston

The Houston Rockets introduced Ime Udoka as their next head coach on Wednesday, with the ex-Celtics head coach saying he "can't really speak much" about what happened in Boston.

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Rockets agree to make Ime Udoka next head coach after Celtics scandal: report

The Houston Rockets have reportedly agreed to make Ime Udoka their next head coach following his cheating scandal with the Boston Celtics that led to a yearlong suspension.

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Enes Kanter Freedom to be presented with inaugural ‘Mayor’s Freedom Award’ in Utah city

Enes Kanter Freedom will be presented with the "Riverton Mayor's Freedom Award" on Wednesday as he continues to speak out on human rights abuses around the world.

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Rockets, head coach Stephen Silas part ways after 3 seasons

The Houston Rockets announced Monday they declined Stephen Silas' option for the 2023-2024 season and launched a search for their next head coach.

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NBA insider walks back report Rockets' Stephen Silas 'broke down in tears' amid woeful season

A report that said Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas "broke down in tears" has been walked back by the NBA insider that wrote it.

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Grizzlies' Ja Morant scores 17 points off the bench in return from suspension

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned to the floor off the bench in his first game since his suspension for brandishing a gun at a Denver strip club.

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NBA suspends Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks after league-leading 18th technical foul

For the second time this month, Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks was punished with a one-game suspension because of his NBA-leading technical fouls.

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Lakers lose to last-place Rockets without LeBron James, Anthony Davis: ‘We're running out of time’

Without the services of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the last-place Houston Rockets Wednesday night, falling to 34-36 on the season.

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Celtics' loss to last-place Rockets due to ‘lack of effort,’ Boston star says: ‘Didn't deserve to win today’

Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown called out his team's "lack of effort" in a 111-109 loss to the last-place Houston Rockets on Monday night.

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant seen in video appearing to display gun at nightclub; NBA investigating

Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant appeared to display a gun while at a nightclub in video that surfaced Saturday night. The NBA is investigating.

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant performs gun celebration hours after alleged altercation with teenager surfaces

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant mimicked a gun motion when celebrating a three-pointer by Desmond Bane against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

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Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets drug tested after dropping career-high 71 points in win over Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard was met by “MVP” chants after dropping a career-best 71 points in Sunday’s win over the Rockets and immediately after that, he was drug tested.

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Former NBA teammates remain close friends, continue to work together off the court

NBA players Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanović have not been teammates for nearly four years, but the two good friends continue to work together off the court.

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Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta hints at team's current motive: 'Pray for Victor'

Tilman Fertitta owns the NBA's current worst team in the Houston Rockets, and he clearly has his mind set on the NBA Draft during a recent interview.

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John Wall traded back to Rockets, an organization he recently called 'beyond trash'

John Wall may not be too happy with the three-team trade pulled off prior to the NBA deadline on Thursday that sends him back to the Houston Rockets.