Houston Rockets
Yao leads cultural revolution
In Texas and in basketball, they like things big. And the biggest thing in both of them (almost literally) is one and the same guy: Yao Ming, formerly of the Shanghai Sharks, now of the Houston Rockets.
What's up? The tallest Chinese basketball story ever, that's what
Basketball: The Houston Rockets gave a debut to 7ft 5ins Chinese star Yao Ming as they lost 91-82 to the Indiana Pacers.
Top-pick Yao Ming finally arrives
Yao Ming finally arrived in Houston last Sunday and made his debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. While his first game was nothing special, his second game showed he can adapt quickly and seems to indicate that he will be an immediate contributor for the Houston Rockets.
Rockets face tough draft decision
The Houston Rockets were the odds on favorite to pick fifth in the 2002 NBA Draft, but when the Nuggets landed the No. 5 pick, Rockets fans knew something was up.
Preview - Houston Rockets
The season-ending injury to Maurice Taylor seriously hurts the Rockets playoff chances.
Around the league...
When you've spent the past 23 years living in Houston, Texas, Toronto might seem a lot more like Nome, Alaska than "The Great Canadian City." Hopefully, this is something Hakeem Olajuwon has considered as he makes his move from the Rockets to the Raptors.
The Days of "The Dream" Numbered in Houston
Hakeem in another uniform. You'd never think so, but that's what Hakeem would like if it would benefit the Rockets. Could you see Olajuwon in a different city soon? SC's Brandon Engebretson reports.
NBA: "Stevie Franchise" Lives Up To His Moniker
The Houston Rockets' Steve Francis earned the nickname "Stevie Franchise" last season as he took the league by storm, earning the Rookie of the Year award. This year, he has taken his game to a new height and is proving why the name should stick.
NBA: The Rumor Mill: In the Backcourt
It's back, and better then ever: The Rumor Mill. Find info on the Chris Webber deal, or lack there of, as well as the Rockets new stadium.
Yao Ming finally arrived in Houston last Sunday and made his debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. While his first game was nothing special, his second game showed he can adapt quickly and seems to indicate that he will be an immediate contributor for the Houston Rockets.
Rockets face tough draft decision
The Houston Rockets were the odds on favorite to pick fifth in the 2002 NBA Draft, but when the Nuggets landed the No. 5 pick, Rockets fans knew something was up.
Preview - Houston Rockets
The season-ending injury to Maurice Taylor seriously hurts the Rockets playoff chances.
Around the league...
When you've spent the past 23 years living in Houston, Texas, Toronto might seem a lot more like Nome, Alaska than "The Great Canadian City." Hopefully, this is something Hakeem Olajuwon has considered as he makes his move from the Rockets to the Raptors.
The Days of "The Dream" Numbered in Houston
Hakeem in another uniform. You'd never think so, but that's what Hakeem would like if it would benefit the Rockets. Could you see Olajuwon in a different city soon? SC's Brandon Engebretson reports.
NBA: "Stevie Franchise" Lives Up To His Moniker
The Houston Rockets' Steve Francis earned the nickname "Stevie Franchise" last season as he took the league by storm, earning the Rookie of the Year award. This year, he has taken his game to a new height and is proving why the name should stick.
NBA: The Rumor Mill: In the Backcourt
It's back, and better then ever: The Rumor Mill. Find info on the Chris Webber deal, or lack there of, as well as the Rockets new stadium.