Tag: Houston
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NBA Sixth Man of the Year Mini-Series: Eric Gordon
Last week, my focus was on Sixth Man of the Year front-runner Jordan Clarkson who has done nothing but push his lead for the award further since my last post. This week, my focus shifts to players who may thin the gap of Clarkson’s lead if the opportunity presents itself. Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon […]
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James Harden’s Houston Breakup
James Harden and the Houston Rockets suffered two debilitating losses in a row to the Lakers this past week. After the second loss, the aforementioned disgruntled superstar let the world know his situation was beyond repair. In response to Harden’s demands, the Rockets dealt their former franchise player to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster […]
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The End of the John Wall Era
Wednesday night, The Washington Wizards traded franchise cornerstone John Wall and a 2023 first-round pick to the Houston Rockets in exchange for MVP guard Russell Westbrook. To analyze this trade, we have to consider how this trade impacts the following. 1. The Basketball Court 2. The Fanbase Before getting into the emotional impact, it’s time […]