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NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by university
Read full article: NBA lauded for diversity practices, initiatives in report card by universityThe National Basketball Association set a league record for most head coaches of color in the past year, helping it earn high grades in an annual diversity report.
Tatum, Celtics send Rockets to 15th straight loss, 108-90
Read full article: Tatum, Celtics send Rockets to 15th straight loss, 108-90Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown had 19 in his return from missing eight games with an injury and the Boston Celtics coasted by Houston 108-90, sending the Rockets to their 15th straight loss on Monday night.
Hakeem Olajuwon among several Houston Rockets in first 25 players unveiled as the ‘NBA 75′
Read full article: Hakeem Olajuwon among several Houston Rockets in first 25 players unveiled as the ‘NBA 75′Hakeem Olajuwon was one of a host of former Houston Rockets in the first third of players unveiled by the NBA as the 75 greatest players in league history.
Houston Rockets commit long term to Armoni Brooks
Read full article: Houston Rockets commit long term to Armoni BrooksOne day after deciding to convert Armoni Brooks' contract into a two-way deal, the Houston Rockets went even further to show their commitment to the former University of Houston Cougar.
Former Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown named HBSE CEO, re-unites with 76ers’ Daryl Morey
Read full article: Former Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown named HBSE CEO, re-unites with 76ers’ Daryl MoreyThere will be a Houston Rockets reunion in Philadelphia sports leadership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) announcing Tad Brown as their new CEO, meaning he’ll oversee properties including both the the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, as well as the Prudential Center.
Houston Rockets come away from 2021 NBA Draft Lottery with 2nd overall pick
Read full article: Houston Rockets come away from 2021 NBA Draft Lottery with 2nd overall pickNewly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward.
Inside Rudy Tomjanovich’s Hall of Fame legacy: Why Houstonians have a place for him in their hearts
Read full article: Inside Rudy Tomjanovich’s Hall of Fame legacy: Why Houstonians have a place for him in their heartsAs Rudy Tomjanovich prepares to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame and receive the top accolade in the sport, we take a look at why Rudy T is so special with Houstonians.
Rockets trade Victor Oladipo to Miami
Read full article: Rockets trade Victor Oladipo to MiamiVictor Oladipo #7 of the Houston Rockets gets off a shot around Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 18, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Houston Rockets are trading Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat. The Rockets had acquired Oladipo earlier this season as part of the four-team deal involving James Harden heading to the Brooklyn Nets. In 20 games with the Rockets, Oladipo averaged 21.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. The two-time All-Star was widely expected to be traded on Thursday as he faces unrestricted free agency at season’s end, combined with the Rockets’ season struggles to date.
China opens import expo under anti-disease controls
Read full article: China opens import expo under anti-disease controlsVisitors wearing face masks to protect against the coronavirus look at a display from the National Basketball Association (NBA) at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)SHANGHAI – Chinese leaders are conducting an import fair under intensive anti-coronavirus controls in their latest effort to revive the world's No. Few exhibitors came from abroad for the third China International Import Expo. At the import expo, exhibitors and visitors were required to show proof they had a negative virus test within the past week. Exhibitors from abroad at the China International Fair for Trade in Services took part via the internet.