Note: I’m writing this preview before the Houston Rockets take on the Boston Celtics. I’m also writing this well ahead of the NBA trade deadline, which is Thursday at 2pm CT. So if you’re wondering why I’m not talking about how the Rockets have traded for prime Hakeem Olajuwon or whatever, you have your answer….
One of baseball’s most consistent and durable pitchers has his first big free-agent contract. Framber Valdez reportedly agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal reportedly contains deferred money and an opt-out after the second year. Its $38.3 million average annual value sets…
HOUSTON — — Kingston Flemings had 18 points and six assists, Chris Cenac Jr. added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 8 Houston beat Central Florida 79-55 on Wednesday night. Cenac and Flemings combined for 22 points on 10-of-17 shooting in the first half as Houston (20-2, 8-1 Big 12) took a 33-19 lead…
LOS ANGELES — The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with the aftermath of the Paul George suspension as that trickles down to everyone on the roster. The Sixers will need guys like Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre Jr., Trendon Watford, and Quentin Grimes to all step up in place of what the 9-time All-Star was able to…
Monday’s matchup between Houston (30-17) and Indiana (13-36) is more about structural stability than star-power- and who’s left standing once the rotation math starts to matter. advertisement Houston Rockets Out: Steven Adams (left ankle; surgery) Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) Fred VanVleet (right knee; ACL repair) Houston enters tonight without stabilizers who normally define their…
Milwaukee Bucks (18-28) at Boston Celtics (30-18)Sunday, February 1, 20263:30 PM ETTV: ESPN, NBCSB, FDSWIRadio: 98.5 Sports Hub, WTMJ 103.3 FM, Sirius XMRegular Season Game #49, Home Game #24TD Garden The Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2nd of 4 games between them this season. They will play again in Milwaukee on March 2…
HOUSTON,TX – Houston hip-hop pioneer DJ Michael “5000” Watts, best known for helping popularize the city’s signature “chopped and screwed” sound, has been hospitalized after experiencing serious health issues, according to a statement released by his family. “For the past week, Michael 5000 Watts has experienced some tremendous health issues that have caused him to…
Amen Thompson is carrying the Rockets right now- not loudly, not with usage spikes, but with sheer presence. Over the last five games, Thompson has played 38.8 minutes per night on average, the most on the team. Stretch it to ten games, and that number increases to 39.1 minutes per game. That’s not a blip….
DJ Michael “5000” Watts in the hospital facing ‘tremendous health issues’ The Houston community is rallying tonight for a true hip-hop pioneer, DJ Michael “5000” Watts, the legendary founder of Swishahouse Records is in the hospital facing his family calls “tremendous health issues.” As fans across the nation send their prayers, Coco Dominguez spoke with…
