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Rockets take Tyus Jones in Chad Ford's latest mock

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The Pelicans send their pick to the Rockets as part of the Omer Asik trade. It's not news to anyone that the Rockets need help at the point in the worst way. Payne, Jones, Grant and Delon Wright are all serious options here. The whispers that the Rockets are in love with Jones continue to grow louder. Not only did he just win the National Championship, but he tests extremely well analytically -- a major plus for Houston.

ESPN's Chad Ford in his latest mock draft says the Rockets take the Duke point guard. I'd rather get an NBA-ready senior like Jerian Grant, but Morey knows all.

Jason Terry compares James Harden to Dirk Nowitzki

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"I see a lot of Dirk (in) where James is at in his career, as far as guys challenging him to be more of a vocal leader. You can see his hard work. You can see that he can do it by example. But him being more vocal, that’s something that Dirk had to learn and work through. But it took frustration through the playoff losses and it took that type of adversity to find the leadership from within."

From a great interview with JET in the Houston Chronicle. This might be his last playoff run, and he's giving everything he has.

Beverley Out For Playoffs

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Kevin McHale told the Houston Chronicle Patrick Beverley is out for the playoffs.

Rockets have said he is out for season. McHale said yesterday "Pat won't be back." https://t.co/2IBavYAM5z

— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) May 2, 2015

Parsons: "It's me against them"

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"I’m sure I will get booed and it’s going to be loud in here, but that’s just a small piece of this series that’s really irrelevant at the end of the day. My job is to play and to help our team win games, not come in here and be a villain." Chandler Parsons

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2015/04/chandler-parsons-when-the-ball-goes-up-its-me-against-them/#32226101=0

Mark Cuban Takes A Swing At Rockets

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"[The biggest difference is] practice time. There’s no more predictable team than the Rockets. You know exactly what they’re gonna do," he says. "But James Harden is so good. That’s what analytics have begot. Right? Predictability. If you know what the percentages are, in the playoffs, you have time to counter them. Whether you’re good enough to do it is another question. Because they are very talented, and James Harden, I think, is the MVP. Because that’s not a very good team over there." Mark Cuban

http://grantland.com/features/dallas-mavericks-mark-cuban-nba-playoffs/

James Harden's Sports Illustrated cover story

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When Harden is rolling, he twirls his left index finger, like an egg beater on the fastest setting. "That means something’s cooking," says his housemate and former high school teammate Greg Howell. It could be a number of specialties: one of his four variations on the Eurostep or his lurching straight-line drive or his super-slo-mo "step-back of death," so named by teammate Jason Terry because the move leaves defenders staggering as if they’ve been shot. It could also be another leisurely stroll to the stripe. Harden invites abuse, stretching his body and extending the ball when he approaches the rim, baiting opponents to reach and slap. He proudly displays the scabs along his forearms. He jokes about affixing name tags of his assailants, who have helped shove him into the stratosphere previously occupied by Durant and LeBron James. "I see an opportunity to become one of the best players in the world," Harden says. "I could be the best player in the world."

From Lee Jenkins' brilliant profile

Dwight Howard tweets out his decision

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I've decided to become a member of the Houston Rockets. I feel its the best place for me and I am excited about joining the Rockets and I'm looking forward to a great season. I want to thank the fans in Los Angeles and wish them the best.

Sorry for coach McHale's loss.

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Sorry for coach McHale's loss.

I'm putting it out there now. I love the Houston Rockets backcourt. Good luck guys. Great game Lin...

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I'm putting it out there now. I love the Houston Rockets backcourt. Good luck guys. Great game Lin and Harden.— Cuttino Mobley (@CuttinosLife) November 1, 2012

Rockets announce Donatas Motiejunas missed practice today with an infection, because not enough is...

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Rockets announce Donatas Motiejunas missed practice today with an infection, because not enough is going against them apparently.per Feign

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