Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>DALLAS -- owner Mark Cuban implored people to have honest, uncomfortable conversations about race as a means of helping the country move forward.Cuban made his comments Tuesday morning at an invitation-only event billed as "Courageous Conversation," a series of discussions about systemic racism and disparities facing the black community. The Mavs franchise organized and hosted the event in Victory Plaza outside the American Airlines Center, recruiting several prominent local officials to take part."I need all of us to really open up and talk to...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>DALLAS -- owner Mark Cuban implored people to have honest, uncomfortable conversations about race as a means of helping the country move forward.Cuban made his comments Tuesday morning at an invitation-only event billed as "Courageous Conversation," a series of discussions about systemic racism and disparities facing the black community. The Mavs franchise organized and hosted the event in Victory Plaza outside the American Airlines Center, recruiting several prominent local officials to take part."I need all of us to really open up and talk to...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>owner Mark Cuban declared that the "National Anthem Police in this country are out of control," leading to a tense exchange on Twitter with Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican who represents Texas.Cuban tweeted "Bye" on Sunday in response to a tweet from Mark Davis in which the Dallas-based conservative talk show host expressed enthusiasm about the Mavs but added that he would no longer be a fan "the minute one player kneels for the anthem." Davis also suggested that Cuban could help guide the Mavs and the NBA "to do whatever gesture they wish...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>owner Mark Cuban declared that the "National Anthem Police in this country are out of control," leading to a tense exchange on Twitter with Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican who represents Texas.Cuban tweeted "Bye" on Sunday in response to a tweet from Mark Davis in which the Dallas-based conservative talk show host expressed enthusiasm about the Mavs but added that he would no longer be a fan "the minute one player kneels for the anthem." Davis also suggested that Cuban could help guide the Mavs and the NBA "to do whatever gesture they wish...WW…

Skip to navigation<>The debate about whether the NBA season resuming would benefit or distract from the Black Lives Matter movement continued Saturday as players weighed in on social media. guard made the case on Instagram that NBA players earning their salaries would be able to financially aid the cause while continuing to devote time and energy to the movement. guard expressed concern on that fans watching games could distract from the movement and reduce participation in the peaceful protests that are taking place throughout the nation.1 RelatedThe comments from Rivers and Williams...…Skip to navigation<>The debate about whether the NBA season resuming would benefit or distract from the Black Lives Matter movement continued Saturday as players weighed in on social media. guard made the case on Instagram that NBA players earning their salaries would be able to financially aid the cause while continuing to devote time and energy to the movement. guard expressed concern on that fans watching games could distract from the movement and reduce participation in the peaceful protests that are taking place throughout the nation.1 RelatedThe comments from Rivers and Williams...WW…

Skip to navigation<>coach Mike D'Antoni would have no reservations about being on the sideline if the NBA season resumes, despite his age increasing the risk of severe illness or death from , sources told ESPN.D'Antoni, who turns 69 on Friday, is the league's second-oldest head coach behind San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, who is 71.Two NBA general managers that they had major concerns about older coaches and staffers being present at games due to the factors that place them at a higher risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that adults over age 65 are at higher...…Skip to navigation<>coach Mike D'Antoni would have no reservations about being on the sideline if the NBA season resumes, despite his age increasing the risk of severe illness or death from , sources told ESPN.D'Antoni, who turns 69 on Friday, is the league's second-oldest head coach behind San Antonio's Gregg Popovich, who is 71.Two NBA general managers that they had major concerns about older coaches and staffers being present at games due to the factors that place them at a higher risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that adults over age 65 are at higher...WW…

Skip to navigation<>THE ' culture in the era, which bridges two owners and now four head coaches, might be best summed up by a former staffer's three words:"Whatever James wants."Unless they were on the front end of a back-to-back set, it was essentially a sure thing that the Rockets stayed overnight -- or even an extra day -- after games in Los Angeles, Phoenix and other road cities that rank among Harden's favorite stops.If the Rockets had two or three days between games, it was a good bet Harden would call for an off day and charter a private jet to party in Las Vegas or another...…Skip to navigation<>THE ' culture in the era, which bridges two owners and now four head coaches, might be best summed up by a former staffer's three words:"Whatever James wants."Unless they were on the front end of a back-to-back set, it was essentially a sure thing that the Rockets stayed overnight -- or even an extra day -- after games in Los Angeles, Phoenix and other road cities that rank among Harden's favorite stops.If the Rockets had two or three days between games, it was a good bet Harden would call for an off day and charter a private jet to party in Las Vegas or another...WW…

Skip to navigation<>star must have six consecutive negative COVID-19 tests before the NBA will clear him to practice with the team, a league source told ESPN.Harden, the eight-time All-Star who has requested to be traded to a contender, did not report to the Toyota Center for COVID-19 testing until Tuesday, two days after the Rockets held their first team practice. If he continues to test negative, he could be cleared to practice Monday.After Wednesday's practice, the Rockets remained uncertain about when Harden would be cleared to practice because they were awaiting word from the NBA...…Skip to navigation<>star must have six consecutive negative COVID-19 tests before the NBA will clear him to practice with the team, a league source told ESPN.Harden, the eight-time All-Star who has requested to be traded to a contender, did not report to the Toyota Center for COVID-19 testing until Tuesday, two days after the Rockets held their first team practice. If he continues to test negative, he could be cleared to practice Monday.After Wednesday's practice, the Rockets remained uncertain about when Harden would be cleared to practice because they were awaiting word from the NBA...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>First-year coach Stephen Silas has not been in regular contact with , saying he is giving the disgruntled face of the franchise "space" as the season nears.Harden has informed the Rockets that he wants to be traded to the , according to sources, preferring a fresh start while forming a superteam with and . However, team sources say that Houston plans to enter the season with Harden on the roster, is confident the Rockets will be competitive and is hopeful that winning would ease the perennial All-Star's desire to be dealt."When stuff like this...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>First-year coach Stephen Silas has not been in regular contact with , saying he is giving the disgruntled face of the franchise "space" as the season nears.Harden has informed the Rockets that he wants to be traded to the , according to sources, preferring a fresh start while forming a superteam with and . However, team sources say that Houston plans to enter the season with Harden on the roster, is confident the Rockets will be competitive and is hopeful that winning would ease the perennial All-Star's desire to be dealt."When stuff like this...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Daryl Morey cited personal reasons for this being the "right time" to step down after a 13-season tenure as the ' general manager.Morey's resignation will be effective on Nov. 1, the team announced Thursday, as he will continue to assist owner Tilman Fertitta and the Rockets' front office in the franchise's search for a new head coach."For me, it was just a great run," Morey told ESPN on Thursday night in a telephone conversation that also included Fertitta. "Personally, the timing worked for me. My youngest son just graduated from high school,...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Daryl Morey cited personal reasons for this being the "right time" to step down after a 13-season tenure as the ' general manager.Morey's resignation will be effective on Nov. 1, the team announced Thursday, as he will continue to assist owner Tilman Fertitta and the Rockets' front office in the franchise's search for a new head coach."For me, it was just a great run," Morey told ESPN on Thursday night in a telephone conversation that also included Fertitta. "Personally, the timing worked for me. My youngest son just graduated from high school,...WW…

Skip to navigation<>Coach Mike D'Antoni, a free agent now that the are eliminated from the , said his preference would be to remain with the organization.That's also the hope of , the face of the franchise."Of course. Of course," Harden said after the Rockets' season-ending to the in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. "Mike has done some unbelievable things here."The Rockets have gone 217-101 during D'Antoni's four seasons in Houston, plus 28-23 in the playoffs, advancing past the first round in each season and to Game 7 of the...…Skip to navigation<>Coach Mike D'Antoni, a free agent now that the are eliminated from the , said his preference would be to remain with the organization.That's also the hope of , the face of the franchise."Of course. Of course," Harden said after the Rockets' season-ending to the in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. "Mike has done some unbelievable things here."The Rockets have gone 217-101 during D'Antoni's four seasons in Houston, plus 28-23 in the playoffs, advancing past the first round in each season and to Game 7 of the...WW…

Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- forward 's status for the remainder of the Western Conference semifinals is in jeopardy as the NBA probes a potential violation of campus protocol, sources told ESPN.House, the Rockets' sixth man, has denied any violation on a matter that has the league probing his activity within the team hotel, sources said.He did not leave the perimeter of the campus, sources said.1 RelatedHouse was a late scratch for Houston's to the because of what the Rockets termed "personal reasons," and he is officially listed as out for Game 4...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- forward 's status for the remainder of the Western Conference semifinals is in jeopardy as the NBA probes a potential violation of campus protocol, sources told ESPN.House, the Rockets' sixth man, has denied any violation on a matter that has the league probing his activity within the team hotel, sources said.He did not leave the perimeter of the campus, sources said.1 RelatedHouse was a late scratch for Houston's to the because of what the Rockets termed "personal reasons," and he is officially listed as out for Game 4...WW…