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Yao-zers is right; Houston’s Rockets may soon be Yao-less for good. The latest NBA news to hit the wire has Houston’s All-Star Chinese Center Yao Ming contemplating opting out of his contract and testing the free-agency market, possibly leaving the Rockets without a starting big man. Personally, I have mixed emotions on this topic -- especially with how successful the Rockets were this season without Yao in the lineup -- and today ...

It’s tough to look back historically at a franchise that has been around since before my parents were even born, but it’s time to do just that as we glance back at the top 25 Lakers of all-time. And in a list of players donning Lakers jerseys from as early as the 1950s to as late as the 2000s, let’s quickly count down the best 25 Lakers in the history of ...

Almost every team has one or two of them, but they rarely get much attention and are often overlooked. And thatÆs the purpose of todayÆs slideshow: to give those unsung NBA heroes a moment of glory here at Bleacher Report. Think of guys like Mario Elie from the Houston RocketsÆ back-to-back title days and youÆll get a general idea of the kind of guys weÆre talking about. From title contenders to cellar dwellers, ...

With the Houston Rockets finally appearing to be clicking on all cylinders in their latest matchup versus intra-state rival San Antonio, itÆs time to take a look at five key factors to igniting a much-needed run in the win-or-die Western Conference. From head coach Rick Adelman to newcomers and veterans alike, the Rockets can and must returns to their roots if they truly want to succeed this seasonàBegin Slideshow

I know thereÆs only so much one individual player can do for a team, especially if that team is the reeling New York Knicks in the ever-weak but somewhat improving Eastern Conference. Regardless of the conference, Tracy McGrady and the new-look Knicks continued their losing ways on Monday evening at home against the Milwaukee Bucks. T-Mac led the way offensively for New York with 15 points (while actually having a poor shooting ...

Around the time bars were making last calls last night, the Houston Rockets pulled off a stunning trade. In a last-second push, the Rockets are reportedly sending Tracy McGrady and sixth-man Carl Landry to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for high-scoring Kevin Martin in a seven-player deal. The loss of Landry is especially shocking (and for me, momentary sadness). But as I have stated all along, I have trust and faith in Houston ...

Some say the demands may be too high. But maybe itÆs also because Houston doesnÆt want to give up any major pieces of their current success, as Rockets general manager Daryl Morey seems more than happy with his current team. I could be completely wrong, as I am rarely correct when it comes to making calls such as this one. However, I do know one thing is certain: this Rockets team thrives on ...

With the All-Star break now in the rearview mirror, itÆs time once again to unveil Bleacher ReportÆs weekly NBA Power Rankings. ClevelandÆs rocking while riding LeBron James (for at least the remainder of this season), the Lakers continue to roll without Kobe Bryant, and Carmelo AnthonyÆs Nuggets round out this weekÆs top three. Plus, what would a real top three be like without LeBron, Kobe, and Carmelo?? And with 10 games on ...