Kurt Olson

I am a native Houstonian and a graduate of the University of Houston. I love few things more than the Rockets and NBA basketball. I follow just about everything the team and the players do, have been watching basketball for years, and have many thoughts to share on a variety of topics relating to the Rockets.

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3 reasons why the Rockets lost the Russell Westbrook trade

Russell Westbrook's apparent request to be traded from the Houston Rockets is the final nail in the coffin on the winner of the trade involving him...

2 reasons why the Rockets won't pull off Jalen Rose's trade

ESPN's Jalen Rose's trade proposal of Joel Embiid for Russell Westbrook between the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets is one that we shouldn't...

Why the Rockets won't be trading for Joel Embiid

There is a rumor that the Houston Rockets are interested in the Philadelphia 76ers' star big man Joel Embiid, but this acquisition is extremely...

3 trades that would send Russell Westbrook to the Knicks

With rumors swirling regarding the New York Knicks' interest in a potential trade involving Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook, here are three...

Overlooked Houston Rockets Greats: Calvin Murphy

While the younger crowd knows Calvin Murphy as the Houston Rockets analyst with wacky suits and a bright personality, he was a special player in his...

Overlooked Houston Rockets Greats: Elvin Hayes

Fans of the Houston Rockets know names like Hakeem Olajuwon and James Harden, but they had Hall of Fame talent since the earliest days with Elvin...

Evaluating 5 theoretical Rockets trades for 2021

Following a disappointing second-round exit, the Houston Rockets may be looking to make some roster changes to go along with a change in...

Would the Rockets have been better with Clint Capela?

The Houston Rockets did not get the ending they were hoping for to the 2019-20 season, but would having Clint Capela in place of Robert Covington...

3 Ugly habits that returned for Russell Westbrook

The Houston Rockets saw some of Russell Westbrook's old habits rear their ugly heads on Sunday night in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The...

Player grades from late collapse against Thunder

After having a commanding 3-0 lead in their grasp, the Houston Rockets suffered a tough overtime loss in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City...

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