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» Tuesday, June 4 2013

Texans standout and all-around good-guy J.J. Watt received so many prom requests that he decided to post a statement on his Facebook page announcing he wouldn’t be going to the dance with anyone because he couldn’t go with everyone. Rockets forward Chandler Parsons is the latest pro to get a prom invite, though likely not the last. Parsons wasn’t able to attend the high school event, though he did send fan Stephanie Flores and her friends to the prom in style. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Chandler Parsons, JJ Watt 

So far, he said he's also worked out with Boston, Chicago, Minnesota, Houston and San Antonio. "It's fun," he said of touring different teams. "This is something new. It's pretty cool." Since he couldn't sub in last season, he became almost like a coach for the Friars. It's a role he relished - as much as he could anyway. "I was telling people when they came out, `This is what you did' and, `You could've done this better,"' he said. "I was trying to be the ultimate teammate." NBA.com

Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Draft, Workouts, Ricky Ledo 

While Howard reportedly has strong interest in the Houston Rockets and could be courted by Dallas, Atlanta, Golden State and Cleveland, Bryant is in no rush to be the first to pitch the All-Star center to come back to L.A. "For me, you kind of let him do his due diligence and then move in and talk to him and figure out if this is a place he wants to be," Bryant said. "We all want him here. But then that's when the selling begins [after Howard is courted by other teams]. You don't start the selling process right before he goes and does all this stuff. You want to get the last word. You want to have the final word and the closing argument. "I'll give him a little opening statement, but then I have to make sure I have the final word." ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard 
 

» Monday, June 3 2013

Many had thought Sampson's ties to the Bucks organization as a former Milwaukee assistant coach had him as a frontrunner once he was selected as one of two finalists, along with former Hawks head coach Larry Drew. Bucks' sideline reporter Telly Hughes told CSN Houston prior to the Bucks' final selection that he couldn't see how the Bucks could pass on Coach Sampson. Yet, that's what the Bucks did, going with Drew. "You're never surprised by anything in the NBA," Sampson said on Monday. "It would've been a great opportunity. But Senator Kohl, John Hammond... those guys made the decision they thought was best for them. I thank them for the opportunity and I think they selected an outstanding coach in Larry Drew." CSN Houston

Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Coaching, Kelvin Sampson 
 

» Sunday, June 2 2013

We talked about Mike D'Antoni, why Howard hasn't committed to the Lakers and his plans to work with former NBA sharpshooter Chris Mullin. We also chatted about his desire to make movies. "Maybe 'Kazaam II'," he joked in reference to Shaq's bomb. "Actually I'm working right now on some stuff with Disney." "Do they have a Disney studio in Houston?" I asked. "Time to shoot free throws," said Howard. Los Angeles Times

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Mike D'Antoni, Dwight Howard, Chris Mullin 

Former University of Akron center Zeke Marshall, who didn’t participate in the recent NBA Draft Combine, worked out with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday and has a series of workouts slated in the coming days, according to a source close to Marshall. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because most prospect visits are not publicized in the NBA. He will be in Detroit to work out with the Pistons on Sunday and Monday. Marshall flies to Houston on Wednesday to work out for the Rockets and hits Phoenix to perform for the Suns on Thursday. He also will work out for the Los Angeles Lakers on June 17, the Chicago Bulls on June 18 and the Indiana Pacers on June 22. Akron Beacon Journal

Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Draft, Workouts, Zeke Marshall 
 

» Saturday, June 1 2013

Alex Kennedy: Dwight Howard has already talked to James Harden, according to multiple sources. I believe he has spoken to Chandler Parsons as well. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Dwight Howard, James Harden, Chandler Parsons 

Van Gundy, a self-proclaimed Houston enthusiast, definitely sees the draw for Howard to play for the Rockets’ organization. “Houston is an enticing place. One, to live, financially it’s enticing. The team is extremely well-managed with (owner) Les (Alexander) and (general manager) Daryl (Morey) doing a tremendous job and then I think they are very well-coached. I think when you look at everything from a player’s perspective that may enter into it, Houston hits everything a player would want. You’re inserting Howard for, I suspect, (Omer) Asik and I think to consider it you’d have to consider obviously trading him and what you could get for Asik but Dwight is a heck of a player.” CBS Local

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Dwight Howard, Jeff Van Gundy 

How well would Howard fit in with Harden and the Rockets? “You see Dwight Howard’s greatest strengths will always be defense and rebounding. He is a limited offensive player that is a very good pick and roll screener and then very effective roller to the basket. That’s how Houston plays now. He would fit in very well but if he wants the ball brought to him on the block 20 times a game, like Kevin McHale used to get it brought to him back in his Boston heyday, then that would be detrimental to the Rockets. It would be detrimental to their team, the win and loss departments. So it all depends on how Howard wants to fit.” CBS Local

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Dwight Howard, Jeff Van Gundy 

Jeff Van Gundy is in the spotlight these days, not just as an NBA analyst for ESPN, but as a candidate for a head coaching job with the L.A. Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. While the ex-coach Van Gundy has not confirmed or denied these reports, he did speak with SportsRadio 610′s J & R Show on Friday regarding the rumors, the possibility of coaching again, and Dwight Howard’s chances of coming to Houston. When asked point-blank about meeting with the Clippers and/or the Nets for a head coaching position, Van Gundy remained elusive. “One thing I learned long ago that talking about jobs does neither the team nor the person any good so if the team ever wants to talk about, if any team wants to talk about talking to me, that’s their right but I choose to stay out of the fray. There’s so much speculation about all these jobs and so much wrong speculation that to try to right it and all that and I just stay out of the way. But the Clippers are a good team and they’ll get a good coach. There’s no doubt about that.” CBS Local

Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, Coaching, Jeff Van Gundy 
 

» Friday, May 31 2013
 
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