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Breaking Down OKC Thunder's James Harden and Russell Westbrook What-Ifs

Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder have been bounced from the playoffs by the Memphis Grizzlies in the conference semifinals, it will surely spark a summer of "what-ifs?" Kevin Durant was able to will the Thunder past the Houston Rockets, and then rally them for a Game 1 win over the Grizzlies. Show More Summary

Can Reggie Jackson Become OKC Thunder's Next James Harden?

Comparing second-year guard Reggie Jackson to future perennial All-Star James Harden isn't fair to either player. Especially to Jackson, who the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to hope becomes the next Harden. While they won't expect...Show More Summary

OKC Thunder Choosing Serge Ibaka over James Harden Proving to Be Wrong Choice

The James Harden-less Oklahoma City Thunder are changing the way NBA teams need look at superstar ultimatums. Sans Russell Westbrook, and left to rely on Serge Ibaka and Kevin Martin to assist the undoubtedly exhausted Kevin Durant, the Thunder are no longer in the position of power they hoped to be in against the Memphis Grizzlies. Show More Summary

James Harden-Dwight Howard Combo Would Put Entire NBA on Notice

If you're a Houston Rockets fan, there is a whole bunch to like about the combination of James Harden and Dwight Howard. So first, let me get out of the way what I don't like. I don't like D12's attitude. At all. I don't like that he lost his composure and got kicked out of a playoff game. Show More Summary

James Harden Thinks Houston Rockets Could "Possibly" Lure Dwight Howard

With free agent Dwight Howard's future up in the air, one of the most attractive franchises to lure him away from the Los Angeles Lakers is the upstart Houston Rockets. The superstar center has been wishy-washy for years about where he wants to end up permanently, but James Harden thinks the club has a chance to land him. Show More Summary

Grizzlies Could Edge Short-Handed Thunder

Sunday 1 p.m. EDT - Memphis at Oklahoma City: Kevin Durant is clearly the second best player in the league. If he still had James Harden (sixth best but playing for Houston) and Russell Westbrook (seventh best, injured) then OKC would have a better trio than the Heat and a real chance at the title. Show More Summary

Dwight Howard Should Spurn the Lakers and Sign with the Houston Rockets

James Harden and the Houston Rockets just lost an emotionally draining series with the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, but it's never too early to think about next season. The team that fruitlessly tried to lure Dwight Howard just a year ago now has a legitimate shot at the former Magic and current Laker. Show More Summary

Key Adjustments OKC Thunder Must Make in 2nd Round

Surviving a tough test from a formidable foe with a familiar face was the first step for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2013 playoff run. OKC managed to outlast James Harden and the upstart Houston Rockets in six games, but the Thunder must make key adjustments to stay alive past the second round. Show More Summary

James Harden Says He Will Try To Recruit Free Agents for Rockets

Who Has Edge in OKC Thunder-Memphis Grizzlies 2nd Round Matchup?

The Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder have two things in common. They both took down their first-round opponents in six games, and they both did so in impressive fashion. The Thunder eliminated James Harden and the Houston Rockets, 103-94, and the Grizzlies took down Lob City, 118-105. Show More Summary

James Harden Has Established Himself as a Star Despite First-Round Loss

Even a loss in the first round of the playoffs can't dampen what was a fantastic season from James Harden. It's almost hard to think back to when Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The whole situation went by in a flash. Show More Summary

Houston Rockets vs. OKC Thunder: Game 6 Score, Highlights and Analysis

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder closed out their first-round series against James Harden and the Houston Rockets with a 103-94 win in Game 6, but the victory sure didn't come easy Friday night in Houston. The Rockets battled...Show More Summary

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets: Live Score, Results and Highlights

The Houston Rockets shocked the world with their dominant Game 5 win in Oklahoma City against the Russell Westbrook-less Thunder. James Harden proved that he's ready to be an elite star in the league with 31 points, eight rebounds and three assists, while shooting 652.5 percent from the field and 77.8 percent from beyond the arc. Show More Summary

James Harden to Play Game 6 With Step Throat

Did OKC Thunder Make Wrong Decision Choosing Serge Ibaka over James Harden?

Hindsight is a dangerous concept. It was less than a year ago that the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Serge Ibaka to an extension, essentially choosing him over James Harden, whom they shipped off to the Houston Rockets not too long after. Show More Summary

Royce White Taunting Kevin Durant Will Do Nothing to Slow Down Thunder Star

In an NBA playoff series where an injury to Russell Westbrook, the James Harden story and Hack-a-Omer Asik should be the main storylines between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, a social media jab has taken center stage while we wait for Game 6. Show More Summary

Harden diagnosed with strep throat

Houston Rockets star James Harden has been diagnosed with strep throat and is still expected to play Friday night in Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Are James Harden's Houston Rockets Better off Without Jeremy Lin?

For the Houston Rockets, less of Jeremy Lin has meant more NBA playoff success. Houston fell behind the Oklahoma City Thunder 3-0 in their best-of-seven series, a deficit that no team in the history of the league has ever come back from. Show More Summary

James Harden Lifts Rockets Past Thunder In Game 5 [Video]

The Houston Rockets have forced a Game 6 after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-100 on Wednesday night. James Harden led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds, and three assists against his old team. The Thunder made a late run against the Rockets but failed to fully recover after falling behind early in the [...]Show More Summary

Durant, Thunder struggling to close out Rockets

Without All-Star Russell Westbrook running the point, Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder are struggling to close out the Houston Rockets. So much for a sweep. This is suddenly a series. James Harden scored 31 points and sank seven 3-pointers while fighting flu-like symptoms, and the Rockets beat Oklahoma City 107-100 Wednesday night to pull within [...]