Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher - as a newspaper beat writer and columnist and on radio and TV, where he is an Emmy winner - has covered pro sports since 1983 and is the Texas-based author of two best-selling books.

Rockets Champ Robert Horry to Compete on FOX's Special Forces
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Rockets Champ Robert Horry to Compete on FOX's Special Forces

Robert Horry won two championships with the Houston Rockets in the "Clutch City" era.

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Lakers vs. Rockets, Says Charles Barkley, 'Like 2 Ugly Girls Fighting!'
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Lakers vs. Rockets, Says Charles Barkley, 'Like 2 Ugly Girls Fighting!'

Charles Barkley's characterization of the Los Angeles Lakers meeting with the Houston Rockets is also ... well, funny.

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Lakers to Sign Rockets Ex Demarcus Cousins in 'Desperation' Move?
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Lakers to Sign Rockets Ex Demarcus Cousins in 'Desperation' Move?

"Boogie'' Cousins, 32 and an 11-year veteran, was cut by the Lakers in 2020 but did play for the Bucks last year, and he of course played for Houston in the 2020-21 season.

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James Harden Wants to Sign with Rockets; Should Houston Want That, Too?
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James Harden Wants to Sign with Rockets; Should Houston Want That, Too?

We're not skeptical of the idea of James Harden contemplating a summer free-agency return to the Houston Rockets. There is another problem, though ...

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James Harden: 'I Changed the Game!' Does Rockets Ex Care about 'Legacy'?
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James Harden: 'I Changed the Game!' Does Rockets Ex Care about 'Legacy'?

Rockets ex James Harden says, "I'm one of the people that changed the game of basketball. Honestly, the only thing that I'm missing is a championship.''

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Shaq Shoved Into Christmas Tree by Rockets Ex Kenny Smith: TNT WATCH
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Shaq Shoved Into Christmas Tree by Rockets Ex Kenny Smith: TNT WATCH

Shaq, like fellow TNT panelists Charles Barkley and anchor Ernie Johnson, are not going to out-sprint Kenny Smith ... and in this case, Shaq got outmuscled by him as well.

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Yao Ming, Troll of Rockets Wives and/or Girlfriends
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Yao Ming, Troll of Rockets Wives and/or Girlfriends

Beyond the numbers, the 7-6 All-Star also frequently displayed a clever sense of humor that kept this teammates in the locker room amused.

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Former Rockets Guard Iman Shumpert Arrested at Airport with Drugs, Gun-Related Items
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Former Rockets Guard Iman Shumpert Arrested at Airport with Drugs, Gun-Related Items

Iman Shumpert played for the Houston Rockets in 2019.

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James Harden, ‘Unselfish Sixer’? Houston Rockets Never Met The Guy
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James Harden, ‘Unselfish Sixer’? Houston Rockets Never Met The Guy

“This is how bad I want to win. I want to compete for a championship. That’s all that matters to me at this stage. I’m willing to take less to put us in position to accomplish that.”Ah, James Harden, “The Unselfis

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Rockets & Lakers Ex Dennis Schroder: Why Hasn't Anybody Signed Him?
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Rockets & Lakers Ex Dennis Schroder: Why Hasn't Anybody Signed Him?

The native German now only 28, and of course most recently he was with the Boston Celtics and then the Rockets last season, and averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest.

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Charles Barkley Top 3 Prospects for Rockets in NBA Draft
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Charles Barkley Top 3 Prospects for Rockets in NBA Draft

"All three are worthy of the No. 1 pick,'' Barkley said. "But I think it depends on what situation you’re in when the lottery plays out."

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Who's No. 1? New NBA Draft Mocks Gonzaga Center Chet Holmgren to Rockets
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Who's No. 1? New NBA Draft Mocks Gonzaga Center Chet Holmgren to Rockets

A mock has the Rockets adding the 7-0 center Chet Holmgren, who put up big numbers at Gonzaga in his lone season there.

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