Chinese basketball star Yao Ming retires: reports

2011-07-09T04:30:14Z

Yao Ming, the Chinese giant who became the first superstar basketball player from Asia, has told the Houston Rockets and the NBA that he has retired, according to multiple reports.

The

China media denies Yao Ming has retired

2011-07-09T03:30:21Z

China's iconic basketball centre Yao Ming has not announced his retirement, Chinese state media said, amid numerous reports that the All Star millionaire was quitting the game.

"First Yao Ming has not decided to retire," Xinhua news agency on Saturday quoted Zhang Mingji, Yao's agent in China as sayin...

Chinese star Yao retires after eight NBA seasons

2011-07-08T17:30:24Z

Yao Ming, the 2.29m Chinese giant who became the NBA's first superstar player from Asia, has notified the Houston Rockets and the NBA that he has retired, according to multiple reports Friday.

The Reuters) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, China's most recognizable athlete, has announced his retirement from the National Bask...

Yao's retirement would not hurt NBA in China: exec

2011-06-28T02:31:18Z

The possible retirement of star NBA centre Yao Ming will not diminish the league's booming popularity in the world's most populous nation, the NBA's top executive in China has said.

Yao's contract with the Houston Rockets expir...

Injury-riddled Yao Ming frets over future in game

2011-06-08T02:00:08Z

BEIJING, Jun (Reuters) - Yao Ming has cast doubt on his return to the NBA by admitting to the possibility he may not play again as he battles to recover from his latest injury, Chinese media reported.

The towering Houston R...

Yao says daughter could inspire NBA return

2011-06-07T04:30:22Z

China's star basketball player Yao Ming says he is banking on his baby daughter to motivate him to overcome injury and return to the court to hopefully win an NBA championship.

The injury-prone 30-year-old Houston Rockets centr...

McHale wants Yao back with Rockets

2011-06-03T17:30:35Z

Yao Ming would be welcomed back to the Houston Rockets if the Chinese giant is able to continue his NBA career after his latest injury rehabilitation, new Rockets coach Kevin McHale said Friday.

In his first public comments si...

McHale says he'll coach Rockets

2011-06-01T03:30:25Z

Former Boston Celtics great Kevin McHale said he has agreed to coach the Houston Rockets, taking over from Rick Adelman.

"I was a little uncertain whether I was going to jump in with both feet -- I wanted it to be the right situation -- but after spend...

McHale agrees deal to navigate Rockets

2011-05-31T23:30:07Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former Boston Celtics stalwart Kevin McHale confirmed he has agreed to become the new coach of the Houston Rockets on Tuesday.

The long-time general manger of the <...

Yao healing but career decision months off

2011-05-19T17:30:44Z

Chinese basketball superstar Yao Ming said his surgically repaired left ankle is improving but it will be August or September before he knows whether or not he can return to the NBA next season.

During a visit to an elementary school on Thursday, Yao told reporters "everything looks good" regarding his ankle after X-rays taken Wednesday but w...

Yao Ming's Asian comeback a mystery

2011-05-03T23:30:09Z

BEIJING (Reuters) - Yao Ming's participation at this year's Asian basketball championships remains shrouded in mystery as he battles back from his latest injury, Chinese media reported on Wednesday.

The towering NBA center, who suffered a serious ankle fracture playing for the

Rockets GM says playoffs may delay naming new coach

2011-04-19T14:00:16Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Houston Rockets want to name a new coach as soon as possible but any announcement may be delayed as some of their preferred candidates are involved in the NBA playoffs, the team said on Tuesday.

The Rockets, who missed the playoffs for a second straight season, are seeking a replacement for

Rockets 'will not keep' Adelman as coach

2011-04-19T01:30:29Z

Rick Adelman will not be retained next season as coach of the Houston Rockets after his contract expires on June 30, the National Basketball Association team said.

General manager Daryl Morey said in a state...

Rockets will not keep Adelman as coach: report

2011-04-18T20:30:31Z

Rick Adelman will not be retained next season as coach of the NBA's Houston Rockets after his contract expires on June 30, Houston television station KRIV reported on Monday.

Citing unspecified league sources, the television station reported on its website that Adelman was told Monday that his tenure with the team was over. He went 193-135 in four season with the Ro...

Hornets down Rockets, clinch playoff berth

2011-04-07T02:30:35Z

The New Orleans Hornets booked their third playoff berth in four NBA seasons with a 101-93 victory over the Houston Rockets.

Chris Paul on Wednesday had 28 points and 10 assists, and

Hornets secure playoff position and snuff Rockets' hopes

2011-04-06T21:00:12Z

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The New Orleans Hornets secured a playoff position and snuffed the hopes of the Rockets when they rallied from a 17-point deficit to record a 101-93 victory over Houston on Wednesday.

Houston's

Blazers lose, clinch playoff berth

2011-04-06T02:31:15Z

The Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff berth despite losing 108-87 to Golden State, who got a season-high 20 rebound performance from David Lee.

Lee also had 29 points while Monta Ellis added 30 points for the Wa...

Blazers to "burn tapes" after sneaking into playoffs

2011-04-06T00:30:06Z

PORTLAND (Reuters) - The Portland Trail Blazers secured a playoff spot despite losing 108-87 to the Golden State Warriors after the Sacramento Kings knocked off...

Rockets deal Spurs sixth straight defeat

2011-04-02T04:33:08Z

Kevin Martin scored 33 points, nine of them in overtime, as the Houston Rockets dealt the San Antonio Spurs a sixth-straight NBA defeat.

Houston's 119-114 overtime triumph marked the first time since April 19...

Miami Heat's star trio burn Rockets

2011-03-27T19:30:35Z

Dwyane Wade shrugged off a sore tailbone to join his fellow Heat stars LeBron James and Chris Bosh in making a little Miami history during their team's 125-119 NBA victory over Houston...

Rudy Gay to miss rest of season to undergo surgery

2011-03-22T10:00:14Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay will miss the rest of the NBA season to undergo a shoulder operation, jeopardizing the team's chances of making the playoffs.

The 24-year-old had already sat out more than a month of games after par...

Rockets hold off Jazz to move ahead in West playoff battle

2011-03-20T19:30:10Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Houston Rockets nudged past Utah in the battle for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with a tense 110-108 victory over the Jazz on Sunday.

The Rockets claimed their 11th win in the last 14 games to move half a game in front of the...

Rockets rip slumping Celtics

2011-03-19T03:30:18Z

Kevin Martin scored 26 points and rookie Patrick Patterson added 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets past the slumping Boston Celtics 93-77.

Chuck Hayes on F...

Yao working toward return to Rockets

2011-03-11T15:30:31Z

Chinese giant Yao Ming has not given up hope on making a return to the NBA Houston Rockets after his latest injury setback, saying that he expects to return to on-court workouts in 10 weeks.

In remarks posted on the team's website, Yao said he will attempt to make a comeback with the Rockets after suffering a stress fracture in his left foot on November 10 in a loss at

Rockets cruise past Pacers 112-95

2011-03-05T21:00:08Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Houston Rockets maintained their recent momentum and edged closer to a playoff spot in the Western Conference with a 112-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.

The Rockets (32-32) are in 11th place but have won six of their pa...

Mavericks hold on in fourth quarter to shoot down Rockets

2011-02-12T21:00:04Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks broke open a close game in the second quarter and came close to letting it slip away in the fourth before holding on for a gripping 106-102 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

The in-form Mavericks recorded t...

Lakers take down Rockets in overtime

2011-02-01T23:00:05Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant scored 32 points and dished out 11 assists to help the Los Angeles Lakers outlast the Houston Rockets 114-106 in overtime on Tuesday.

Rockets granted exception for injured Yao

2011-01-14T17:30:40Z

The NBA has granted Houston a disabled player salary exception after the Rockets' Chinese star Yao Ming suffered another season-ending injury.

Yao had surgery on January 6 to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle.

The disabled player exception allows the Rockets to acqui...

Magic blast past fading Rockets

2011-01-07T20:30:06Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Orlando Magic blew away the slumping Houston Rockets in the third quarter en route to a 110-95 win and their eighth consecutive victory on Friday.

The Rockets kept pace early...

Yao hints at career end after left ankle surgery

2011-01-06T20:30:34Z

Chinese star center Yao Ming underwent left ankle surgery on Thursday to repair an injury that ended his NBA season with the Houston Rockets and, he hinted, could possibly end his career.

Rockets team physician Tom Clanton performed the operation in Houston to repair a...

Rockets' Yao says ankle surgery could end his career

2011-01-06T14:00:21Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming had surgery on Thursday to repair a stress fracture in his left ankle, a procedure the seven-times NBA All-Star

Anthony scores 33 in Nuggets' fourth straight win

2011-01-03T21:00:44Z

Anthony scores 33 to lead Nuggets past Rockets 113-106

Carmelo Anthony scored 33 points and the Denver Nuggets pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter to beat the Houston Rockets 113-106 Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.

Antho...

Aldridge, Batum help Blazers beat Rockets 100-85

2011-01-02T21:00:21Z

Aldridge scores 25, Batum adds 21 as Blazers beat Rockets 100-85 for 8th straight home win

LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Nicolas Batum added a season-high 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the

Budinger scores 22 to lead Rockets past Raptors

2010-12-31T19:00:18Z

Chase Budinger scores season-high 22 points to help Rockets beat Raptors 114-105

Reserve guard Chase Budinger scored a season-high 22 points, Kevin Martin added 20 and the Houston Rockets beat the Tor...

Wade scores 45 in Heat's 125-119 win over Rockets

2010-12-29T20:30:23Z

Dwyane Wade scores 45 and Heat extend road streak with win in Houston

Dwyane Wade scored 45 points and the Miami Heat extended their road winning streak to 10 games with a 125-119 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

Wade shook off a hard foul from

Martin scores 20 in Rockets' win over Wizards

2010-12-27T20:30:23Z

Brooks, Battier score 15 apiece, Wizards stay winless on road in Houston

Kevin Martin scored 20 points, Shane Battier and Aaron Brooks each added 15 and the Houston Rockets won their f...

Rockets beat Clips for 4th straight win

2010-12-22T22:30:06Z

Resurgent Rockets beat Clippers 97-92 for 4th straight win behind Martin, Scola

Kevin Martin scored 28 points, including four free throws in the final 16 seconds, and the Houston Rockets nearly blew an 18-point lead in the second half to the stubborn

With Yao out, Rockets seek disabled player exception

2010-12-21T20:30:36Z

In the wake of Yao Ming's season-ending ankle injury, the Houston Rockets have asked the NBA for a disabled player salary cap exception.

Yao has been sidelined since November 10, and the Rockets said Friday that the Chinese star had a stress fracture in his left ankle.

Yao, w...

Rockets ask for Yao disabled player exception

2010-12-21T14:00:39Z

In wake of Yao's injury, Rockets ask league for disabled player exception

The Houston Rockets have asked the NBA for a disabled player salary cap exception in the wake of Yao Ming's season-ending ankle injury.

Yao has been out since Nov. 10 with a stress fracture in his left ankle. The seven-time All-Star, who m...

Martin, Rockets hold off late surge by Warriors

2010-12-20T22:30:10Z

Kevin Martin comes through in clutch and rolling Rockets hold off late surge to beat Warriors

Kevin Martin made a tying basket and a go-ahead 3-pointer in crunch time on the way to 30 points, and the Houston Rockets won for the fifth time in six games, beating the short-handed Kevin Martin scores 22 points to help Rockets beat Kings 102-93

Kevin Martin scored 22 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 102-93 Sunday night.

The victory was the fourth in five games for the Rockets, who l...

Flagrant foul brings Grizzlies' Gay one-game ban

2010-12-18T19:30:56Z

Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Saturday for a flagrant foul against Houston's Luis Scola one night earlier in a l...

Rockets' Yao Ming out for season with injury

2010-12-18T05:30:13Z

Houston's Chinese star Yao Ming will miss the rest of the NBA season with a stress fracture in his left ankle, the Rockets said.

The announcement came a day after the injury was revealed by an MRI examination, dealing another serious setback to Yao's effort to revive his injury-dis...

Martin's 34 lead Rockets over Grizzlies 103-87

2010-12-17T20:30:18Z

Kevin Martin scores 34 points, 20 in 1st quarter, leads Rockets to 103-87 win over Grizzlies

On the night the Rockets found out Yao Ming was lost for the season, Kevin Martin scored 34 points to lift Houston to a 103-87 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Frida...

Rudy Gay ejected for flagrant foul

2010-12-17T20:00:14Z

Grizzlies' Rudy Gay ejected for flagrant foul in fourth quarter against Houston Rockets

Memphis star Rudy Gay has been ejected in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets after a flagrant foul.

Gay was ejected after being given a flagrant-2 foul with abo...

Return of Yao to NBA delayed by stress fracture

2010-12-16T20:30:33Z

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming has a stress fracture in his left ankle that will further delay the resumption of the Houston Rockets center's injury-plagued NBA career, his team said.

The towering 2.26m (7-foot-6) center, whose NBA career has been derailed by a series of injuries...

Yao Ming remains upbeat despite new injury

2010-12-16T18:30:31Z

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming has a stress fracture in his left ankle, another devastating setback for the Houston Rockets center as he vies to resume his injury-plagued NBA career.

The towering 2.26m (7-foot-6) center, whose NBA career has been derailed by a series of injuries,...

Rockets' Yao suffers another setback with stress fracture

2010-12-16T16:00:24Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming suffered another setback in his comeback when a stress facture was found in his left ankle, the NBA team said Thursday.

There was no timetable for his return, the Rockets said on their website (www.nba.com/...

Durant scores 32 as Thunder top Houston 117-105

2010-12-15T20:00:35Z

Kevin Durant scores 32 as Thunder beat Rockets 117-105 for 4th straight victory

Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Thabo Sefolosha added a season-high 15 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the

Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic as part of three-team trade

2010-12-15T16:01:11Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic has been acquired by the New Jersey Nets in a three-team trade that sent Nets guard-forward Scola's 23 points lead Houston Rockets to easy 118-105 win over Sacramento Kings

Luis Scola had 23 points and 10 rebounds in three quarters, and the Houston Rockets cruised to 118-105 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

The Rockets used a big...

AP Source: NJ's Williams to Houston in 3-team deal

2010-12-14T20:30:14Z

Person familiar with deal: Nets send Williams to Houston in 3-team trade

A person with knowledge of the deal says the Houston Rockets will acquire swingman Terrence Williams from New Jersey in a three-team trade.

The Nets would recei...

Martin scores 40 to lead Rockets past Cavs 110-95

2010-12-11T20:30:15Z

Kevin Martin scores 40 points and Rockets beat skidding Cleveland 110-95

Kevin Martin scored 32 of his season-high 40 points in the first half, Luis Scola added 14 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets

Bogut's 24-22-5 game lifts Bucks over Rockets

2010-12-10T20:30:28Z

Bogut scores 24 points, grabs 22 rebounds, blocks 5 shots to lead Bucks over Rockets 97-91

Andrew Bogut had 24 points, 22 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Houston Rockets, 97-91 on Friday night to finish their hom...

Scola leads Rockets to 97-83 win over Pistons

2010-12-07T20:30:31Z

Scola scores 35 to lead Rockets past Pistons, 97-83, in T-Mac's return to Houston

Luis Scola had 35 points and 12 rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Rockets to a 97-83 win over the Detroit Pistons, ruining ...

Rose leads Bulls to 119-116 OT win over Rockets

2010-12-04T20:00:36Z

Derrick Rose scores 30 points, leads Bulls to 119-116 overtime win over Rockets

Derrick Rose scored 30 points and hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in regulation to send the game into overtime, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 119-116 on Saturday night.

Lowry scores 28 to help Rockets beat Grizzlies

2010-12-03T20:00:12Z

Lowry scores 28 with 12 assists to lead Rockets to 6th straight win over Grizzlies, 127-111

Kyle Lowry scored a career-high 28 points and matched his career best with 12 assists in the Houston Rockets' 127-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on F...

Rockets send Lakers to rare four-game losing streak

2010-12-02T10:02:26Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 109-99 Wednesday to hand the two-time defending champions their first four-game losing streak since the 2006-07 season.

K...

Lakers losing skid hits four thanks to Rockets

2010-12-02T03:30:24Z

A struggling Houston Rockets squad still lacking Chinese star Yao Ming shocked the Los Angeles Lakers 109-99, stretching the losing streak of the reigning NBA champions to four games.

Rockets hand Lakers fourth straight loss, 109-99

2010-12-01T20:30:35Z

Battier's fourth-quarter surge powers Houston Rockets to 109-99 win over Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Martin scored 22 points and Shane Battier added 11 of his 17 in the final three minutes to lift the ...

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2010-11-30T12:39:17Z

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Butler, Nowitzki lead Mavericks past Rockets

2010-11-29T20:00:38Z

Butler's 13-point third quarter, Nowitzki's 20 points and 10 rebounds send Mavs past Rockets

Caron Butler scored 13 of his 19 points during a decisive third-quarter run, Dirk Nowitzki had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched t...

Martin, Battier lead Rockets over Thunder 99-98

2010-11-28T19:30:16Z

Martin scores 23 points, Battier hits 4 3-pointers to help Rockets top Thunder 99-98

Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Shane Battier hit 4 of 6 attempts from 3-point range and the Houston Rockets held off the Diaw, Wallace help Bobcats beat slumping Rockets 99-89 to end 2-game slide

Gerald Wallace overcame a poor shooting night to score 21 points and grab 14 rebounds, Boris Diaw added 20 points and 10 boards, and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the slumping

Diaw scores 22, Bobcats rally past Rockets 99-89

2010-11-29T14:41:43Z

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Kevin leads Rockets past Warriors

2010-11-24T21:00:24Z

Kevin Martin scores 25 points to help Rockets beat Warriors 111-101

Kevin Martin scored 25 points and the Houston Rockets held off the foul-prone Golden State Warriors 111-101 on Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

The Rockets to...

NBA Capsules

2010-11-22T22:00:17Z

Monday's NBA Capsules

Danny Granger had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Brandon Rush added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers added to

Nash leads Suns past Rockets

2010-11-22T20:30:17Z

Steve Nash scores 24 in Suns' 123-116 win over Houston

Steve Nash had 24 points and nine assists to help the Phoenix Suns snap a three-game losing streak with a 123-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

Nash played 37 minutes, showing no lingering effect...

Bargnani scores 26, Raptors beat Rockets 106-96

2010-11-19T19:00:31Z

Andrea Bargnani scores 26 points as Raptors beat Rockets 106-96

Andrea Bargnani scored 26 points, Linas Kleiza had 17 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Houston Rockets 106-96 Friday night ...

Rockets' Yao to miss at least two more weeks

2010-11-19T18:30:45Z

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is expected to miss at least two more weeks of NBA action with a bone bruise in his left ankle, the team said Friday.

The towering superstar was injured with what was originally described as a mild ankle sprain in Houston's 98-91 loss at Washin...

Houston Rockets center Yao ruled out for at least two more weeks

2010-11-19T16:00:25Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is expected to be sidelined for at least another two weeks because of a bone bruise in his left ankle, the team said on Friday.

The seven-foot six-inch (2.3-meter) Yao injured his ankle during the first quarter of Houston's 98-91 lo...

Yao to miss at least 2 more weeks

2010-11-19T11:31:24Z

Rockets C Yao Ming out at least 2 more weeks with ankle injury

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is expected to miss at least two more weeks due to a bone bruise in his left ankle.

The 7-foot-6 Yao hurt his ankle in Houston's 98-91 loss to the Washington Wizards

Rockets' Yao to miss at least 2 more weeks

2010-11-29T14:40:49Z

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Thunder roll over Yao-less Rockets

2010-11-18T15:01:19Z

Kevin Durant scored 24 points and Russell Westbrook added 21 points and 12 assists as Oklahoma City beat the Houston Rockets 116-99, a team still missing Yao Ming.

The Thunder on W...

Durant scores 24 as Thunder beat Rockets 116-99

2010-11-18T14:47:07Z

Kevin Durant scores 24 in lightest workload of season as Thunder beats Rockets 116-99

Kevin Durant scored 24 points in only three quarters, Russell Westbrook had 21 points and 12 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Derrick Rose scored 33 points and Sudan-born British forward Luol Deng added 16 points and 10 rebounds to power the Chicago Bulls past Houston 95-92 in an Derrick Rose scores 33 to lead Bulls past Houston

Derrick Rose scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls opened their seven-game road trip with a 95-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night.

Rose also had seven assists,...

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2010-11-30T13:55:51Z

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Jazz prove 'no lead is safe' isn't just a cliche

2010-11-15T03:30:09Z

With series of comebacks in remarkable week, Jazz prove 'no lead is safe' not just a cliche

As the Utah Jazz wiped out one big deficit after another during their remarkable road trip, a couple of NBA truths were proven again.

No lead is safe, especially against a team that plays as hard as the Jazz.

"I think it's another testament to the team that over the years has been the mo...

Rockets win again, Knicks lose to 5th straight

2010-11-14T19:30:10Z

Rockets continue climbing back from 0-5 start, send Knicks to 5th straight loss

Kevin Martin scored 28 points, Luis Scola added 24, and the Houston Rockets climbed a little further out of the hole ...

Wizards lose China's Yi to bruised right knee

2010-11-14T02:31:02Z

The Chinese standout had emerged triumphant against countryman Yao Ming for the first time in an NBA matchup on Wednesday when Yao went down after playing barely six minutes for Houston before suffering a sprained left ankle.

Yi had scored five points and grabbed two rebounds in 13 minutes off the bench when he went down. The 7-footer was helped off the court with 5:51 remaining in the third quar...

Scola, Miller help Rockets beat Pacers

2010-11-12T19:31:07Z

Scola, Miller help Rockets overcome absence of Yao to beat Pacers 102-99

Brad Miller and Luis Scola made up for the absence of Yao Ming, and the Houston Rockets held off the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

An MRI exam on Thursday confirmed the injury. While the Rockets finish up their road trip, China's Yao will return to H...

Rockets C Yao Ming sidelined with sprained ankle

2010-11-12T13:01:08Z

Rockets center Yao Ming has sprained ankle, expected to miss at least a week

Rockets center Yao Ming has a mild left ankle sprain and is expected to be out at least a week.

Yao was injured in the first quarter of Houston's 98-91 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. An MRI taken Thursday in

Yao injures leg in Rockets loss to Wizards

2010-11-10T23:00:18Z

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China's Yao Ming injured his left leg during the first quarter of the Houston Rockets' 98-91 loss to the Washington Wizards

Wall has triple-double in Wizards' 98-91 win

2010-11-10T19:01:01Z

John Wall gets his first triple-double in Wizards' 98-91 win over Rockets

Rookie John Wall got his first professional triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 98-91 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday nig...

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2010-11-29T14:40:27Z

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2011-01-03T21:01:57Z

Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives past Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, in ...

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2011-01-02T21:30:38Z

Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola, left, from Argentina, looks for room against Portland Trail Blazers center Marcus Camby during the first half of their Toronto Raptors' Linas Kleiza, right, shoots over Houston Rockets' Shane Battier (31) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, in Houst...

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2010-12-31T11:31:38Z

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2010-12-27T20:31:50Z

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