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In ESPN The Magazine, Peter Keating writes that the Rockets are rising thanks to the bold moves of owner Leslie Alexander. And if he lands Dwight Howard this summer, Houston could once again have liftoff.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

The Houston Rockets are planning to pursue All-Star point guard Chris Paul in addition to Dwight Howard this offseason, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle.

Free agency in the NBA is exactly one month away, but the Houston Rockets' bid to steal Dwight Howard away from the Los Angeles Lakers is already gathering some momentum.

Our panel breaks down ESPN.com's latest edition of the NBA Future Power Rankings.

ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks, Lakers and Rockets in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Dwight Howard's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and f...

ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks, Lakers and Rockets in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Dwight Howard's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and f...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans A case that the Astrodome is worth keeping, from Jere Longman of the New York Times. Returning receivers know the heat is on for them to justify their place with the Texans, says Tania Ganguli of the Ho...

It's been widely reported that the Houston Rockets are a team that intrigues Dwight Howard. The Rockets might even rank ahead of the Bird-rights-owning Los Angeles Lakers as the Mavericks' primary competitors for the perennial All-Star big man. He...

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

The day after his Oklahoma City Thunder was knocked out of the second round of the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies, Kevin Durant vowed to learn from this season, not lament it.

Our panel plays a little knockout heading into elimination games for the Bulls and Thunder.

Sam Hinkie wants the 76ers to use the Moneyball-type of thinking popularized in baseball to build a championship team in Philadelphia.

Thunder-Grizzlies Preview

• Thunder coach Scott Brooks talks about dealing with Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, what Kevin Durant is like, the impact of Russell Westbrook's injury, James Harden and more. Brooks • Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins weighs in on Memphis...

The Thunder are glad to be done with the Rockets ... for now, writes Marc Stein.

The October trade that sent James Harden from Oklahoma to Texas has been dissected a thousand times by a thousand people. However, the trade is particularly relevant again today; 87 games later, Harden is leading his Rockets squad to a potential upse...