Rockets Podcasts

What’s the difference between this year’s Rockets & last year’s team? The Sports Exchange’s MK Bower looks at Eric Gordon’s impact, the difference Beverley’s made, the Motiejunas mess & where the Rockets might finish in the Western Conference.

What have we learned about the Rockets 1/4th of the way through the season? Wexler looks at their huge win over the Warriors, Beverley’s impact, D’Antoni’s coaching, the defense & James Harden’s recent play. We also ask him where the Rockets fall in a surprising Western Conference Playoff Picture.

Are Harden’s MVP numbers more about his surrounding cast? We ask David about the huge difference in the three point percentage, Sam Dekker, Clint Capela & scoring woes in the 4th quarter. We also talk about the best Rockets Twitter follow & where the Rockets might land in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Where does James Harden rank among the best players in the NBA? We ask Calvin about Harden’s historic start, Sam Decker, the defense, Corey Brewer & Patrick Beverley’s return. He also looks at the big surprises around the NBA.

Is there anything wrong with the way Harden is playing so far?  Joel talks about Harden’s extraordinary start, the turnovers, Capela’s development, D’Antoni’s offense & new Hall of Fame Rocket Yao Ming.

Is the glass half full or half empty when you watch James Harden?  Ben & I debate The Beard & preview the Rockets season.  We hit on the Western Conference playoff expectations, the Rockets new bench, Nene, Capela, KJ McDaniels, Corey Brewer & much more.

We compiled the best of our interviews with Rockets’ legends Calvin Murphy, Robert Reid, Chucky Brown & Moochie Norris. Plus, we look back at Moses Malone & Ralph Sampson’s career with former beat writers Fran Blinebury & Robert Falkoff.

With Rockets’ Media Day this Friday, the Sports Exchange’s Bower looks ahead to their season. What could be the rotation? Is Eric Gordon really the starting point guard? We ask MK about their offseason acquisitions & where they might finish out West. Plus, we’ll talk Astros & how they might get starting pitching during the …

We ask Greg about the Astros late season swoon, the starting pitching issues, Yuli’s 1st month, potential offseason moves & their dynamic future lineup. Plus, we discuss Yao Ming & Sheryl Swoopes Hall of Fame basketball weekend.

Wexler looks at the Rockets offseason free agent moves, including the Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon & Nene signings. Plus, he talks Harden, Durant, Duane Wade and where the Rockets fit in the revised Western Conference.

Ex-Houston Post Rockets beat writer Robert Falkoff looks back on the 30th anniversary of what Grantland called ‘The Greatest Team That Never Was”. The ’86 Finals team was about a former Preacher, an All-Star MVP, Captain Video, drug suspensions, a Houston sports legend & one of the most memorable buzzer beaters in NBA History.
How was …

Mickey spent over 50 years as a sportswriter and editor for the Houston Post & Chronicle. He tells stories about the Colt 45’s, Astros & Buffs early days, Bud Adams, George Blanda, the Game of the Century and how the Rockets came to Houston. Herskowitz, who authored over 30 books, shares inside stories on subjects …

Since Yao Ming is one of our favorite Rockets, let’s look back at his 10 best plays, courtesy of the NBA.  My personal favorite is the over-the-head no-look pass to Moochie Norris.  I’ll never forget that one from early in his career.  His creativity in the early years was what I really enjoyed, even though …

Is the Howard-Harden feud much ado about nothing? Is Steph Curry the greatest shooter in NBA history? You’ll want to hear Calvin’s thoughts on those topics, plus he discusses analytics, Moses Malone, rooming with Rudy T and much more.

After nearly beating Golden State, but falling short in the fourth quarter, the Houston Rockets suffered a jarring 116-103 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. This second loss to Portland in five days drops the Rockets below .500 with a 27-28 record going into the All-Star break.
The Rockets now find themselves a half-game out of …

The last time I discussed the Houston Rockets with you guys they were fresh off a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which capped off a four-game losing streak. At that time, the Rockets’ play was so disappointing I was forced to declare the team unsalvageable and suggested the suits start looking to deal some pieces.
The …

Happy New Year to all of our readers, listeners and anyone else consuming the content here at Houston Sports Talk. I hope 2016 is filled with optimism and opportunity for each and every one of you. One thing we can all be certain of in this new year: this Houston Rockets team as presently constructed, …

The Houston Rockets, led by a clutch performance from James Harden, defeated the San Antonio Spurs Friday night in a game that could be seen as a momentous stepping stone moment when looking back over the season. The reason this game could potentially mean so much is because of the way Houston was able to …

 
Here we are, just a week from the Christmas games, and already one-third of the way through the NBA season. Even though the Rockets sit at 14-14 on the season, they find themselves currently in the playoff picture as the seven-seed in the West.
The Rockets have won 7 of their last 11, but unfortunately, their …

We are now a quarter’s way into the NBA season and the Houston Rockets are 11-12, good for seventh place in the Western Conference. At this point last season the team boasted an 18-5 record en route to the Western Conference Finals. Most of those who follow the league assumed their offseason additions and the …