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Thursday May 24 | BleacherReport

2012 NBA Draft: 5 Prospects Houston Rockets Should Consider in First Round

Barring a statistical miracle, Houston will be selecting with the 14th and final pick of the lottery in the 2012 NBA Draft .

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Kyle Lowry, Goran Dragic, Phoenix Suns, NBA Players, Anthony Davis

Thursday May 24 | Raptors HQ

Look What Raptors Stuff I Found On Ebay

Late nights on Ebay again have not only yielded one of the best things Can Ball Ray has found in weeks but also one of the strangest.

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Related Topix: Sports, Toronto Raptors, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Andrea Bargnani, Houston Rockets

Thursday May 24 | Hoopsworld.com

NBA@2: Houston Rockets Would Rent Dwight Howard?

The situation in Orlando may have changed, but not necessarily for the better. Yes, head coach Stan Van Gundy had to go, as did GM Otis Smith, but in the wake of those two departures Dwight Howard's camp is as committed as ever to moving on when his contract expires next season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard, NBA Players, Chase Budinger, Luis Scola

Thursday May 24 | Houston Press

Tracy McGrady's Chinese Beer Commercial, Dissected

Maybe it's because he was given official "ambassador" status a couple years ago, perhaps it's because China is one of the few locales left where he hasn't lost a playoff series, but most likely because he happened to share roster space with Yao Ming for about five years, Chinese people LOVE Tracy McGrady! It doesn't matter if T-Mac has morphed from ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

Mon May 21, 2012

BleacherReport

Power Ranking the 50 Best NBA Players to Never Win a Title

To be a great NBA player, do you have to win the NBA championship? It's one of the most asked questions, especially around current players like LeBron James , Steve Nash and Vince Carter.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Hornets, Houston Rockets, NBA Players, Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, New Jersey Nets, Deron Williams

Sun-Star

Filipinos - fortunate' to see Yao Ming in action

Filipino basketball enthusiasts are fortunate to be able to witness Chinese basketball star players like Yao Ming play in Philippine soil.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

Fri May 18, 2012

Manila Bulletin

Star-Filled Shanghai Faces PBA Selection

MANILA, Philppines - The Philippine Basketball Association Board of Governors has unanimously agreed to form an All-Star selection team that will face the Yao Ming-owned Shanghai Sharks in a goodwill game on June 28 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA Players, Mike Harris

Mon May 14, 2012

Houston Chronicle

New facilities haven't given a lift to Houston teams

Houston Astros pitcher Jose Lima wipes sweat from his forehead as pitching coach Burt Hooton approaches the pitching mound in a game against the St.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

Sat May 12, 2012

Shanghai Daily

Green giant

Former NBA basketball player and founder of the Yao Foundation Yao Ming attends the signing ceremony for a partnership between pro-environment and conservation group RARE and the Yao Foundation in Hong Kong, yesterday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Houston Rockets

Fri May 11, 2012

The Atlantic

Yao Ming's Exclusive Book; The Blurb Non-Conspiracy

Today in books and publishing: Yao Ming's memoir is going to a very limited edition, John Updike's fixer-upper of a boyhood home will be turned into a museum, and the truth about book blurbs.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Houston Rockets, Entertainment

Thu May 10, 2012

BleacherReport

Houston Rockets: Mapping out the Plan for Rockets to Return to the Playoffs

The Houston Rockets , once considered a lock for a playoff bid, experienced a meltdown of epic proportions.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Players, Marcus Camby, Kyle Lowry, Sacramento Kings, Goran Dragic, Samuel Dalembert, Phoenix Suns

The Straits Times

China basketball star Yao Ming signs book deal

Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming has signed a book deal with Britain's Opus Media Group for a limited-edition volume on his illustrious career, the publisher said.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

Mon May 07, 2012

BleacherReport

NBA Draft 2012: Houston Rockets' Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios

The Houston Rockets seemed like they would be a playoff team just about the entire season, but looks were very deceiving in this case because they just barely missed them.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

Sun May 06, 2012

SFGate

Oreos gain in translation - different flavors

James Andrade, who holds a master's degree in psychopharmacology and a doctorate in neuroscience, has just faced one of his biggest career challenges: coming up with a mango-and-orange flavored Oreo cookie.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

Fri May 04, 2012

BleacherReport

NBA Draft 2012: 4 Priorities Going into June's Draft for Rockets

Heading into the 2012 NBA Draft , the Houston Rockets disappointingly find themselves outside the playoffs looking in.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Kyle Lowry, Portland Trail Blazers, Goran Dragic, Phoenix Suns, NBA Players, Marcus Camby, New Orleans Hornets

BleacherReport

NBA Free Agency 2012: 4 Moves Houston Rockets Need to Be a Playoff Team Again

The Houston Rockets squandered a promising start to the 2011-2012 season, fading down the stretch amidst injuries to key players Kyle Lowry and Kevin Martin, and a talented yet inconsistent roster that couldn't get it done.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Kevin Martin, Samuel Dalembert, NBA Players, Kyle Lowry, Portland Trail Blazers, Marcus Camby

Thu May 03, 2012

CBS Local

Reebok Develops Special Shoes For Tallest American Man

CANTON - If you've ever had trouble finding shoes that fit, imagine what it's like to be the tallest man in America.

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Related Topix: Sports, Shaquille O'Neal, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets

BusinessWeek

There's More to Oreo Than Black and White

James Andrade, who holds a master's degree in psychopharmacology and a Ph.D. in neuroscience, has just faced one of his biggest career challenges: coming up with a mango-and-orange flavored Oreo cookie.

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Related Topix: Sports, Houston Rockets, NBA Players

BleacherReport

NBA Rumors: Four Contending Teams That Would Be Ideal Fit for Marcus Camby

Despite being much closer in age to Dale Davis than Anthony Davis, Marcus Camby still has the potential to single-handedly swing the 2012-2013 NBA Championship race depending upon what team acquires his services.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Players, Marcus Camby, Dwyane Wade

Sun Apr 29, 2012

BleacherReport

Houston Rockets: Will Missing the Playoffs Lead to Drastic Roster Changes?

The Houston Rockets , once considered a lock for a playoff bid, have experienced a meltdown of epic proportions.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin, NBA Players, New Jersey Nets

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