Continental jet has near miss with rocket in Houston
97 DiggsFlight 1544 was flying at 5,000 feet about 11 miles east of Bush Intercontinental Airport when the pilot called the tower to report an object headed toward the plane. Read story
By writersd on May 26, 2008. 6 Comment(s)
The ONLY Reason the Houston Rockets 2008 Season Isn't Over
432 DiggsCheck out the camaraderie between Rafer Alston & Carl Landry 62 seconds into the video. That's what I call teamwork!! Read story
By bukowsky on Apr 25, 2008. 55 Comment(s)
Lakers make statement, trounce Houston Rockets by 40
103 DiggsKobe Bryant needed only three quarters to score 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from their Game 4 flop, routing the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. Read story
By anderzole on May 13, 2009. 30 Comment(s)
Kevin McHale Agrees in Principle to Coach Houston Rockets
134 DiggsAfter a month-long search and long sessions debating the merits of three finalists, the Rockets offered McHale their head coaching position on Friday. McHale has agreed in principle to a three-year deal plus a team option. Read story
By bukowsky on May 27, 2011. 8 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets Keep Their Rollercoaster Season Alive
334 DiggsRemember this team? This was the team that won 22 in a row at one point. You remember those Rockets, don't you? They were built on energy, resilience & extraordinary defense. They shared the ball and got scoring from up & down the roster. THAT was the team that dominated the Utah Jazz in Game 5. Read story
By bukowsky on Apr 30, 2008. 62 Comment(s)
Ron Artest Traded to the Houston Rockets
145 DiggsThe Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings agreed to a deal that would send small forward Ron Artest to Houston in exchange for former Sacramento King guard Bobby Jackson and draft rights to Donte Green. Read story
By sportscrzy33 on Jul 29, 2008. 7 Comment(s)
Houston Rocket Yao Ming Retires After Nine NBA Seasons
166 DiggsAmid a plethora of injuries, the Rockets' Yao Ming retires Read story
By habschick on Jul 8, 2011. 19 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets Unveil New Uniforms and "Red" Campaign
265 DiggsThe Houston Rockets finally have something to look forward to this upcoming season. Things look kind of bleak in Houston since Yao Ming is done for the year, they lost former Defensive Player of the Year, Ron Artest to the Lakers, and are unsure of the date of superstar Tracy McGrady's impending return from multiple injuries. Read story
By cb810 on Sep 25, 2009. 28 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets could lose Yao Ming for season, maybe longer
302 DiggsAs the NBA draft approached, the grim truth about Yao Ming?s(notes) broken left foot hung like an anvil over the Houston Rockets. The fear isn?t that he?s just lost for next season, but that he might never play again. Read story
By anderzole on Jun 29, 2009. 44 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets Players Impersonate Dikembe Mutombo
553 DiggsHouston Rockets players give their impressions of Dikembe Mutombo for an Fox Sports Network piece shown at halftime of the Rockets-Nets game on March 10, 2008. Read story
By bukowsky on Apr 28, 2008. 46 Comment(s)
Houston (Rockets) We Have A Problem
121 DiggsMy favorite part is @ 1:17.... Read story
By casspa on Mar 11, 2009. 6 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets Historic Win Streak Ends at 22
548 DiggsWith a loss to the Boston Celtics, the Houston Rockets were unable to extend their historic 22 consecutive win streak to 23 games. Read story
By bukowsky on Mar 19, 2008. 114 Comment(s)
Houston Rocket Point Guard Rafer Alston Arrested for DWI
116 DiggsHouston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston was arrested at 2:30 a.m. last Thursday night & released on a $500 bond after being charged with misdemeanor drunk driving. Maybe Roger Clemens will let him borrow his lawyer Rusty Hardin to help him. Read story
By bukowsky on Aug 15, 2008. 1 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets Aaron Brooks: "I Saw Shaq & That Was My Cue"
444 DiggsHouston Rockets point guard Aaron Brooks talks about the fight between the Rockets and Suns, started by Matt Barnes and Rafer Alston. Brooks says he saw Shaquille O'Neal and got the hell out of Dodge. Read story
By bukowsky on Nov 15, 2008. 56 Comment(s)
Houston Rockets FIRE Coach Jeff Van Gundy after 4 years
290 DiggsHouston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy was fired Friday, less than two weeks after the team made yet another first-round playoff exit. The Rockets went 52-30 last season but lost to Utah in seven games, prompting speculation that Van Gundy was going to step down or be fired. It was the Rockets' third first-round loss in four seasons under Van Gundy. Read story
By skored on May 18, 2007. 35 Comment(s)