Houston Rockets
Coverage of Houston Rockets in the Nexus archive.
- Hornets acquire Dorian Finney-Smith, more draft picks from Rockets
The Charlotte Hornets acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets in a trade pending league approval. The move provides Houston with roster flexibility and a $13 million trade exception, while Charlotte now holds 20 second-round picks over seven years. Finney-Smith, 33, averaged 3.3 points per game last season.
- Former Rockets star James Harden arrested, charged with unlawful carrying of weapon, ESPN reports
James Harden, a former Rockets star, was arrested in Houston after a handgun was allegedly found in his car, according to ESPN. He faces charges of unlawful carrying of a weapon.
- Houston Rockets owner is placing an $18 billion bet on Las Vegas by buying Caesars
Tilman Fertitta's holding company, which owns the Houston Rockets and Golden Nugget casinos, is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in an $18 billion deal. The transaction involves a significant investment in Las Vegas-based Caesars.