Montrezl Harrell surprised to be picked by Rockets but thinks he will fit in
Louisville forward Montrezl Harrell was shocked when he heard the news: the Rockets had taken him with the 32nd pick in the 2015 NBA draft. “It was definitely a surprise,” said Harrell, who is from...
View ArticleDwight Howard pleased with addition of two more big men via draft
Veteran center Dwight Howard said he was happy about the Rockets new additions — Sam Dekker and Montrezl Harrell– who were selected in the NBA draft last week. Howard said he saw both of them once or...
View ArticleMontrezl Harrell close to 3-year deal with Rockets
Just two weeks before the start of preseason practices, the Rockets have reached agreement on a three-year contract with second-round pick Montrezl Harrell
View ArticleRookie Harrell pulls man from overturned car in Louisville
Rockets rookie Montrezl Harrell pulled a man from an overturned and smoking car in Louisville last weekend, helping to kick out a window when the man could not unlock the car and then running into a...
View ArticleRockets, Harrell near contract agreement
Rockets rookie Montrezl Harrell has agreed to terms on a three-year contract, with only a few details to still to be ironed out, a person with knowledge of the deal said on Tuesday.
View ArticleRockets to sign Montrezl Harrell to 3-year, $3.1 million contract
Rockets second-round pick Montrezl Harrell is expected to sign a three-year, $3.1 million contract with the Rockets today.
View ArticleMontrezl Harrell gets early schooling from James Harden
Rockets rookie Montrezl Harrell said he is already learning from All-Star James Harden.
View ArticleRockets rookie Montrezl Harrell says he knows nothing about Louisville’s...
Rockets rookie forward Montrezl Harrell said he had no knowledge of parties alleged to have been held at the University of Louisville in which a former staff member is accused of paying escorts to have...
View ArticleKevin McHale plans to play regulars together for stretches Tuesday
Rockets coach Kevin McHale plans to play most of his regulars together at least for a few stretches in Tuesday’s preseason game, the Rockets first this season. After that, however, he will not expect...
View ArticlePlenty of familiar faces back for Rockets, Grizzlies
The Rockets and Grizzlies began their preseason schedules with more of their regulars back than most teams, reducing the need to develop chemistry in the preseason.
View ArticleRockets rookie Montrezl Harrell unsure when he’ll return from injury
Rockets rookie Montrezl Harrell said he has been given no timetable about when he will be cleared to return from a bruised thigh.
View ArticleKevin McHale concerned about big men missing practice
Despite having 19 players still in Rockets training camp, practice had to be limited Friday with nearly all of the big men in the Rockets’ planned frontcourt rotation out.
View ArticleDwight Howard will sit out again Sunday, Terrence Jones and Montrezl Harrell...
Rockets center Dwight Howard will sit out a second-consecutive game on Sunday as the Rockets continue to monitor his workload in the preseason. Howard also sat out Wednesday's game against the...
View ArticleRookie Sam Dekker still seeing time at power forward
Dekker was drafted more as a small forward, but he is more likely to find playing time as a stretch four.
View ArticleRockets looking to regain chemistry after preseason win against Pelicans
With James Harden struggling through much of the first half and the Rockets offense as ragged as it had been at any time with at least the bulk of their starters on the floor, Kevin McHale interrupted...
View ArticleRockets’ Montrez Harrell calls comparison to Kenneth Faried ‘a huge compliment’
With Donatas Motiejunas out indefinitely and Dwight Howard suspended for the opener, Harrell was the Rockets’ first big man off the bench.
View ArticleIn a familiar scene, Warriors outshine Rockets in 20-point win
Back in May, the Rockets could see the Warriors right there, out of reach, but within sight.
View Article3-pointers: Takeaways from the Rockets’ loss to Golden State
The Rockets suffered their second straight defeat at home by at least 20 points.
View ArticleRockets’ big guns show up, earn first victory of the young season
Welcome to the 2015-16 season, James Harden.
View Article3-pointers: Takeaways from the Rockets’ first win of the season
Takeaways from the Rockets' 110-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night.
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