Rockets’ McHale, Morris at odds about D-League assignment (Yahoo! Sports)

The Houston Rockets sent rookie Marcus Morris to the D-League. They did not, however, consider it a demotion. Morris returned from his sprained ankle and practiced on Thursday, roughly three weeks after he suffered the injury while assigned to the Rockets’ D-League affiliate.
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Martin, Lowry lead Rockets past Suns 99-81 (AP)

The Houston Rockets got the confidence-building win they needed before heading on the road for their next six games. Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists, and the Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night. Chase Budinger added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who [...]

Houston Rockets look forward to road test (AP)

Just last week, the Houston Rockets were quietly creeping toward the top of the Southwest Division, winners in nine of their previous 10 games. The reality check may have arrived. After their worst defensive performance of the season, Houston blew a 19-point lead in San Antonio on Wednesday night to slip back down in the [...]

NBA’s Lowry takes plea in Vegas misdemeanor case (AP)

A lawyer has entered a no contest plea for Kyle Lowry in a bid for dismissal of a misdemeanor battery case alleging the Houston Rockets guard threw a basketball at a female referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas gym last September. A court clerk said the 25-year-old Lowry didn’t appear [...]

2012 Houston Rockets Schedule (February) (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2012 Houston Rockets schedule of February games holds some tough ones and opens against the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 1. After going 12-9 through the December and January games, the Rockets have a great chance to make a statement in the month of February and move up the Western…
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Rockets adjusting to lockout schedule with typical Rockets approach (Yahoo! Sports)

The compressed lockout schedule has been tough for everyone associated with NBA teams, from players to coaches to marketers to young bloggers who would maybe like a night off from the NBA every once in a while. Nevertheless, it’s the … Continue reading →
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Rockets G Lee uninjured in car accident (AP)

Houston Rockets guard Courtney Lee says he wasn’t injured when his car was struck by another vehicle after Saturday night’s game against the New York Knicks. Rockets spokesman Nelson Luis said Sunday that Lee contacted a team security guard to tell him he was OK. Lee tweeted about the incident, saying he was thanking God [...]

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