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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Houston Rockets boxes out Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rockets: Who should be the third center on the team?

A look at the Southwest Division schedule for the Rockets

Rockets: Looking at the role of some of the younger players

Rockets: How Dwight Howard sparked growth in James Harden and a culture change

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Rockets: James Harden is using the offseason criticism as motivation

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 07: PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets defends Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Toyota Center on April 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Carmelo Anthony’s fit next to P.J. Tucker

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 30: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets during the national anthem before the game against the Orlando Magic on January 30, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Clint Capela is not your average big man

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 09: Chris Paul, James Harden and Travis Scott Chris Paul Dusse Dinner at Jue Lan Club on October 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Rockets: James Harden hosted his second annual JH-Town Weekend

HOUSTON, UNITED STATES: Charles Barkley of the Houston Rockets reacts to the Rockets' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at the Compaq Center in Houston, Texas, 13 May, 1999. Barkley had 30 points and 23 rebounds in the Rockets 102-88 victory. AFP PHOTO PAUL BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)

The top 5 most tough moments in Houston Rockets history

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks talks to head coach Mike D'Antoni during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

Rockets: Mike D’Antoni says Carmelo Anthony is willing to come off bench

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 26: James Ennis #33 of the Detroit Pistons during their game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 26, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Who should start at small forward next season?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 18: James Harden

How James Harden’s chubbiness will (not) impact next season for the Rockets

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder cheers from the bench in the first half during Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Report: Houston Rockets will bring Carmelo Anthony off bench

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 1: Tyler Johnson #8 of the Miami Heat and James Johnson #16 of the Miami Heat look on during the game against the Houston Rockets on February 7, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Rumored trade with Miami could be very beneficial for Rockets

Chris Paul #3 of the Western Conference in action against Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Eastern Conference (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets: Chris Paul is excited to play with Carmelo Anthony

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 26: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors defends against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The full 2018-19 schedule for the Houston Rockets has been revealed

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 07: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball defended by Gerald Green #14 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on April 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Gerald Green says Rockets will welcome Carmelo Anthony with ‘open arms’

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 09: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder on the bench during the game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 9, 2018 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by B51/Mark Brown/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Carmelo Anthony

Two ways the Carmelo Anthony signing could go for the Rockets

NEW ORLEANS, LA - MARCH 17: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans drives against James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on March 17, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Several marquee matchups have been revealed for the Rockets

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 4: Carmelo Anthony addresses the crowd during the 2018 NBA Africa Game as part of the Basketball Without Borders Africa on August 4, 2018 at the Time Square Sun Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony has verbally agreed to join the Rockets

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 18: Clint Capela

Houston Rockets: 4 goals for Clint Capela in the 2018-19 season

SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 25: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets accepts the MVP Award during the 2018 NBA Awards Show on June 25, 2018 at The Barkar Hangar in Santa Monica, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi /NBAE via Getty Images)

Can James Harden repeat as Most Valuable Player in 2018-19?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 8: Chris Paul #3 and James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets after the game against the Utah Jazz in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Several Houston Rockets appeared on NBA Top 100 lists

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Steve Clifford and Nicolas Batum #5 of the Charlotte Hornets watch the action on the court during their game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 21, 2015 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Should the Houston Rockets pursue Nicolas Batum via trade?

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 07: PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets defends Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Toyota Center on April 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Signing Carmelo Anthony is a risk well worth taking for the Rockets

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 30: JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks to the officials during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 30, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Rockets rumors: Houston has “kicked the tires” on J.R. Smith

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 07: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball defended by Gerald Green #14 of the Houston Rockets in the first half at Toyota Center on April 7, 2018 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony is a free agent and is set to sign with the Rockets

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 28: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the national anthem prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Seven of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Clint Capela’s role with the Rockets shouldn’t be understated