Rockets Podcasts

We all thought we knew the main reason why Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh didn’t choose Houston.  We thought it the money & the Miami lifestyle.  But in this Ken Berger CBSSports.com story, Bosh admits the pressure of another Big 3 in Houston might’ve been too much for him.  Bosh said, “I could see where people …

Are the Rockets all about the numbers & analytics?  In this Sam Amick USA Today feature, they look at GM Daryl Morey & what the Rockets culture is really like.  Check out this quote by James Harden.  “(The Rockets and Thunder are) different organizations, but both cultures are very good. It’s more strict in Oklahoma …

Looks like the CSN Houston nightmare is nearing a conclusion & the 60% of Houston sports fans who can’t see the Astros & Rockets will see the light soon.  In this Matt Rothstein House of Houston story, you’ll get a clear picture & history of what happened & why.  Here is a video goodbye on CSN Houston’s …

Seems like Kyle Lowry has finally grown up & put some of his demons behind him.  In this Jonathan Abrams Grantland piece, you’ll learn how Kyle Lowry became who is & what has changed for him in the last year.  Lowry says, “You do this interview with me when I’m younger, you wouldn’t even want …

Looks like Rockets GM Daryl Morey & Mavs GM Mark Cuban are having a little war of words.  That’s a fun way to start the season. Here’s the Houston Chronicle’s story on what was said.

Who is the greatest Coach/Manager in Houston history?

The Jeremy Lin era in Houston has ended with his trade to the LA Lakers, and to quote T.S. Eliot’s The Hollow Men, “not with a bang, but a whimper.” Lin was dumped as part of a salary cap clearing move, with the Lakers getting him & a future 1st round pick, as well as …

Now that the dust has settled after the loss of Parsons & signing of Ariza, it’s time to explore whether there is a realistic drop off between the 2 players. If we’re just looking at pure numbers from last season, you may be surprised.
Parsons averaged: 2 more minutes per game, 2 more points, .7 more rebounds, …

Rockets GM Daryl Morey always makes the Rockets a relevant organization. The league & the media talk about what he does & if his methods are wrong or right. This Andrew Sharp Grantland article brings strong opinions throughout & has a very interesting conclusion. See if you agree.

In this 790 am radio interview, Daryl Morey goes over what happened with the loss of Chandler Parsons, the signing of Ariza & the Rockets future outlook. He still believes the Rockets best chances of a championship hinge on getting a 3rd star player. He calls Chandler Parsons contract with the Mavericks ‘one of the …

It’s no secret Rockets GM Daryl Morey & Mavs owner Mark Cuban are trying to play mind games with each other. The Chandler Parsons contract is just the tip of the iceberg.  Read more about their rivalry in this Tim MacMahon ESPN.com piece.

As a contributor to Houston Sports Talk’s website, I offer a bit of a unique perspective.  I am a native Houstonian who takes plenty of pride in the treasures Houston has to offer, such as Tex-Mex and barbecue.  Give me some cheese enchiladas at Molina’s and I am a very happy man.
However, while I embrace …

In this Sports Illustrated proclamation to Lee Jenkins, LeBron James explains why he’s returning to Cleveland. This means the Rockets likely get Bosh & match Parsons & are immediately serious title contenders.

Is Chris Bosh the test cast for the new NBA labor agreement? Zach Lowe writes on Grantland.com that the NBA has a “double standard” of sacrifice, as Bosh is being forced to decide between a max contract with the Rockets and a “pay cut” for the team for which he has played in 4 straight …

Former defensive player of the year and two-time All-Defensive NBA first teamer Marcus Camby is going one-on-one with Methusaleh to come back to the NBA.
Completely recovered from surgery to his left foot where he suffered a torn plantar fascia last year, Camby told Houston Sports Talk in an exclusive interview that at 40 years of …

Here is an Anthony Riccobono International Business Times article on possible destinations for Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin. Could there be a return to where Lin-sanity began or could he move to the opposite coast & join an All-Star caliber point guard? This story explores some options GM Daryl Morey might have.
 

It has been 7 years since the death of former Rocket Eddie Griffin as Jonathan Abrams details his too short life in this Grantland piece. His death has more questions than answers. He was the hope for the superstar next to Steve Francis. It’s a tragic story.
 

Former Rocket Robert Horry explains the mindset of what it takes to win an NBA championship in this SI.com column. He explains the lessons learned over the years and goes through what he discovered from the Rockets ’95 championship run.
 

In this fantastic story by CBSSports.com’s Ken Berger, he details what he terms ‘The Forgotten Finals’ as we approach Clutch City’s 20th anniversary. He talks about the events overshadowing the ’94 Finals & the bond between Ewing & Olajuwon. Rockets assistant Carol Dawson describes an amazing moment after the Rockets won Game 7.
“I was walking …

I’m just as guilty as many of you Kevin McHale-Haters out there. I’ve taken my shots at him for in-game X’s & O’s, poor use of the bench, and, of course, the Rockets defensive deficiencies.
But… was I devasted when he was brought back for next year? Not really.
Am I convinced he’s the next Phil, Pop …