Youssef Machkhas

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  • Carmelo Anthony to sign with Houston Rockets

    Carmelo Anthony intends to sign for the veteran's minimum, which is a 1 year, $2.4 million contract....

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  • Carmelo Anthony traded to Atlanta Hawks

    Carmelo Anthony traded to Atlanta Hawks

    The Atlanta Hawks are planning on releasing the former Oklahoma City Thunder forward. The Houston Rockets are the frontrunners in acquiring him....

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  • Houston Rockets sign James Ennis

    Houston Rockets sign James Ennis

    The team has made its first major move to replace Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute, both of whom left the Houston Rockets for other destinations...

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  • Houston Rockets lose key piece in Luc Mbah a Moute

    Houston Rockets lose key piece in Luc Mbah a Moute

    After just one year, forward Luc Mbah a Moute is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers....

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  • Houston Rockets Sign Michael-Carter Williams

    Houston Rockets Sign Michael-Carter Williams

    The former Rookie of the Year will most likely serve as a depth piece on the roster....

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  • Houston Rockets keep Chris Paul and Gerald Green

    Both players were key in last season's playoff run. Now, the team focuses on keeping Clint Capela as well as other free agents to make up the loss of Trevor Ariza....

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  • Who's to blame for Houston Rockets loss?

    Who's to blame for Houston Rockets loss?

    The Houston Rockets were one game away from taking down the budding dynasty that is the Golden State Warriors but ultimately failed. Fans are pointing fingers a...

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  • Houston Texans Offseason Recap

    After a few less than eventful days in free agency, the Houston Texans got their superstar acquisition in Tyrann Mathieu. Overall though, the other moves may be...

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  • Houston Rockets to sign Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright

    Houston Rockets to sign Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright

    Many assumed the normally busy Houston Rockets would make a trade by Thursday, but they stayed put. Obviously that didn't last long, as they are going to sign both Joe ...

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  • Houston Texans DC Mike Vrabel to head coach Tennessee Titans, Romeo Crennel to replace

    A year after being promoted to the defensive coordinator position, Mike Vrabel is leaving the Houston Texans to become the Tennessee Titans' head coach. Fo...

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  • Houston Texans make Brian Gaine new GM, extend Bill O'Brien's contract

    Houston Texans make Brian Gaine new GM, extend Bill O'Brien's contract

    Former General Manager Rick Smith temporarily left due to his wife's cancer. It looks like the Houston Texans will replace him with a famili...

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  • A look back at the Jimmy G Trade

    A look back at the Jimmy G Trade

    The New England Patriots traded quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers for a second round pick. He was great in his five games with the team, and that not on...

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  • Houston Rockets guarantee Gerald Green's contract

    Houston Rockets guarantee Gerald Green's contract

    Gerald Green has been great ever since the Houston Rockets added him to alleviate the load on Trevor Ariza. The team has rewarded him with a guaranteed contract the rest of ...

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  • James Harden out at least two weeks

    James Harden out at least two weeks

    The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers game on New Year's Eve went down to the wire. However, despite earning the victory, the Rockets also earned a loss: James Harden...

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  • Boston Celtics loss prove that Houston Rockets have glaring issues

    Boston Celtics loss prove that Houston Rockets have glaring issues

    Chris Paul's more recent injury has affected the team a lot more than his previous one, as their weaknesses have been exposed. They will need to solve their problems in order have a cha...

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  • Houston Rockets sign Gerald Green to one-year, non-guaranteed contract

    In an effort to lighten the load on Trevor Ariza, the Houston Rockets added the high-flyer Gerald Green while Luc Mbah a Moute recovers from a sh...

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  • Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preview: Christmas Day Showdown

    The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder are about to play each other for the first time this season. Tune in to ABC on Christmas Day at 7PM to catch this ...

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  • Houston Rockets to Pursue LeBron James

    Even with the amazing start 25-5 start to the year, the Houston Rockets have made it clear that they will pursue LeBron James over the offseason....

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  • Should the Boston Celtics trade for Anthony Davis?

    The New Orleans Pelicans' experiment with DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis isn't working as well as they hoped, as they are only 15-15 for the year. The Boston Celtics are still ...

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  • A look at Chris Paul So Far

    Chris Paul was injured at the beginning of the season, so we couldn't see how he'd fit in with the Houston Rockets until later. Here's a look at his performan...

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  • Houston Texans claim RB Andre Ellington off Waivers

    Houston Texans claim RB Andre Ellington off Waivers

    With D’Onta Foreman injured for the rest of the season, the Houston Texans needed a new backup running back. They hope that they found their man in Andre Elling...

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