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The young, high-scoring Houston Rockets were able to bypass the developmental curve en route to their first postseason appearance in four years.

James Harden and the Rockets had a disappointing exit to the postseason, but the offseason is a new beginning.

With six weeks to go before Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent, the team that is said to intrigue him the most is the Houston Rockets, according to multiple people briefed on internal conversations surrounding Howard's free-agent decision.

Sam Hinkie's tenure in Houston was never about Sam Hinkie, he'll tell you. It was really about the system.

The Houston Rockets have the payroll flexibility to make big moves this offseason, but there are certain moves that should be made and others that should most definitely be avoided.

A good hang, if you will. Those willing to look past Daryl Morey and focus on the product that he put on the floor were treated to very exciting basketball.

Philadelphia's sports franchises have been late to the party, but the balancing point on applying modern methods to ancient crafts was reached Tuesday when the 76ers introduced a new general manager who doesn't think "quantitative analyst" is merely a synonym for "geek who never played." If you're keeping score, this makes it 2-2 in our town.

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden and center Omer Asik celebrate after defeating Manu Ginobili , Kawhi Leonard and the rest of the Spurs at Toyota Center on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Houston.

After growing up faster than expected, many eyes will be on the Rockets during the offseason.

Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, sending them to the second round of the playoffs for the third straight season.

Orlando Magic assistant coach Steve Clifford looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 115-97 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Jan.

Houston Rockets reserve Carlos Delfino is out for the rest of the playoffs because of a bone fracture in his right foot that will require surgery.

Carlos Delfino managed just 10 minutes on the court in Game 6 against Oklahoma City because of a sore left foot.

James Harden lacked the energy to get through a morning shoot-around. Then he found the strength to fill the Houston Rockets with life in a playoff series that had started to look hopeless.

You've probably heard by now that no NBA team has ever come back to win a series after trailing 3-0 in the postseason in 103 tries.

There were plenty of storylines after the Rockets ' game 4 victory: the Rockets defended Durant by sending two defenders at him at every opportunity, the Thunder couldn't figure out what to do when Durant had to pass the ball, Derek Fisher wouldn't miss, Kevin Martin carried the Thunder for parts of the first half, Reggie Jackson took more shots ... (more)

With his Houston Rockets facing elimination, Chandler Parsons flirted with a triple-double to stun Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Apr 29, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets shooting guard Carlos Delfino takes a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter in game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at the Toyota Center.

After trading away virtually every other valuable piece of the Miami Marlins 2012 ballclub, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was left as easily the most recognizable player on the team to open the squad's 2013 campaign.

Younger. Faster. Fearless. That's the slogan for this new age of Houston Rockets basketball, and they are right Houston is faster and fearless.