The NBA free agency period began at 9 p.m. PST and so far things are quiet on the Eastern and Western conference fronts. There are a few facts (Kobe, Boozer, and Okur staying put), and a few rumors like ‘Sheed to the Celtics.
The Houston Rockets have several concerns entering free agency: Yao Ming’s health, Yao Ming’s backup, and Ron Artest. GM Daryl Morey has taken to Twitter to enlist fans to help him sign some help in the middle. Read the full story
The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers have a Game 7 showdown looming, and Ron Artest and Kobe Bryant both spoke about the matchup. Artest says they know Kobe’s gonna come out and fire up shots. Bryant believes there’s a lot of pressure of the Lakers. Read the full story
This video of Phil Jackson’s Game 4 postgame interview F-bomb comes courtesy of the fellas at Tirico Suave, and shows the Zenmaster’s frustration with his team’s 99-87, no-show loss to the Houston Rockets Sunday. Read the full story
The Houston Rockets blew out the LA Lakers in the starting minutes of the first quarter of Game 4, and even though the final score was 99-87, it felt like the Rockets led by 25 the entire time.
Ron Artest connected with Aaron Brooks for a 50-foot alley-oop to end the third quarter with the Rockets leading 83-54. The lackluster defense the Lakers show in the video is the same D they employed for most of the game. Read the full story
Every king needs a crown and LeBron James was given his when Yao Ming dunked on him Thursday night in Houston. It’s not all bad for LeBron. He gets credit for not giving up on the play, and he’s on another poster.
Matt Barnes of the Phoenix Suns gave a cheap shot to Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston of the Houston Rockets leading the two teams to get into a mini-scuffle. Tracy McGrady pushed down Steve Nash, Shaq pushed down T-Mac, and when the refs restored order Matt Barnes and Rafer Alston were ejected.
It’s been almost two weeks since I brought you the news of the Gangsta Grillz mixtape being dropped by Ron Artest of the Houston Rockets. You can listen to a Ron-Ron freestyle from the mixtape below.
