News about Houston Rockets (page 4)
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NBA market
The Houston Rockets have traded K.J. McDaniels to the Brooklyn Nets. The deal allows Houston to free $3 million in cap space to use on the buyout market.
NBA market
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Tyler Ennis from the Houston Rockets. The Lakers sent guard Marcelo Huertas to Houston.
NBA market
The Lakers agreed to send shooting guard Louis Williams to the Houston Rockets in exchange for small forward Corey Brewer and a future first-round draft pick.
All-Star
The NBA’s Three-Point Contest required a tiebreaker after Cleveland’s Kyrie Irving and Houston’s Eric Gordon each posted 20 points in the final round.
Former players
Yao Ming was honored as the Houston Rockets retired his No. 11 jersey. The 7-foot-6 center was named to the All-NBA second team twice and 3rd team three times.
Stats
James Harden put up his second 50-point triple-double of the season, making him the first player, ever, to have multiple 50-point triple-doubles in one season.
NBA awards
Raptors’ Dwane Casey and Rockets’ Mike D’Antoni were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month for games played in December.
NBA awards
Wizards’ John Wall and Rockets’ James Harden were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in December.
NBA awards
Wizards’ John Wall and Rockets’ James Harden were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week for games played Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.
Records
James Harden collected 53 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, becoming the first player to have at least 50 points, 15 assists and 15 rebounds in a single game.