2017-2018 NBA Midseason Awards: Most Improved Player

With the 2017-2018 NBA season past the midpoint and All-Star weekend approaching, it is time to take a look at my annual Midseason Awards. Most Improved Player 5. Kristaps Porzingis- New York Knicks(23.5ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.2apg) 4. Aaron Gordon- Orlando Magic(18.6ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.1apg) 3. Clint Capela- Houston Rockets(14.5ppg, 10.8rpg, 1.1apg) 2. Jaylen Brown- Boston Celtics(14.2ppg,… Read More 2017-2018 NBA Midseason Awards: Most Improved Player

January 21, 2018January 21, 2018 kicksandthingsLeave a comment

NBA Christmas Day Preview

It’s Christmas Day and once again the NBA takes center stage with five marquee matchups. Along with festive sneakers worn by the players, the Christmas team uniforms differ each year. This year the NBA has gone with the sleeved jersey being rocked by Dwight Howard below. The actual games on the docket for today should… Read More NBA Christmas Day Preview

December 25, 2013December 25, 2013 kicksandthingsLeave a comment

Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 9

With the start of the 2013-2014 NBA season just 9 days away it is time for the annual KAT top players countdown. I’m sure there will be a lot of dissenting views but here goes. 9. James Harden, SG, Houston Rockets 2012-2013 Stats: 25.9pts, 4.9reb, 5.8ast, 1.8stl Career Achievements: •NBA All-Star(2013) •All-NBA Third Team(2013) •NBA… Read More Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 9

October 5, 2013October 22, 2013 kicksandthingsLeave a comment

Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 10

With the start of the 2013-2014 NBA season just 10 days away it is time for the annual KAT top players countdown. I’m sure there will be a lot of dissenting views but here goes. 10. Dwight Howard, C, Houston Rockets 2012-2013 Stats: 17.1pts, 12.4reb, 1.4ast, 1.2stl, 2.4blk Career Achievements: •7x NBA All-Stat(2007-2013) •3x NBA… Read More Top NBA Players in 2013-2014: Number 10

October 5, 2013October 20, 2013 kicksandthingsLeave a comment

Thunder Send Harden to Rockets

In a stunning turn of events, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year James Harden to the Houston Rockets late Saturday night. Going to Houston with Harden is Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward. Going back to the Thunder in the deal is Kevin Martin, rookie Jeremy Lamb, two… Read More Thunder Send Harden to Rockets

October 28, 2012November 10, 2012 kicksandthingsLeave a comment

No Match: Jeremy Lin Becomes a Rocket

Linsanity is heading to Houston, as the New York Knicks have officially declined to match the Rockets’ 3-year $25 million offer sheet for point guard Jeremy Lin. Should the Knicks have matched Houston’s offer for Lin? Let us know what you think.

July 18, 2012July 23, 2012 kicksandthings1 Comment

CP3 to Hollywood

Chris Paul is heading to Hollywood! In a three team trade the Los Angeles Lakers have acquired all-star point guard Chris Paul. The Lakers will send Pau Gasol to the Houston Rockets as part of the deal. The New Orleans Hornets get four players in the deal. They will receive Lamar Odom from the Lakers as well as Kevin… Read More CP3 to Hollywood

December 8, 2011 kicksandthingsLeave a comment

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