Beverley’s first NBA opener to come as starter
After coach Kevin McHale said he wouldn’t reveal his starting lineup until 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Chandler Parsons let the cat out of the bag at Tuesday’s practice. “Did he not tell you guys who is...
View ArticleJeremy Lin responds to his role off the bench
A day after players indicated that Jeremy Lin would not start in the Rockets’ opening night game against Charlotte tonight, the point guard talked about his role off the bench. “I have known for awhile...
View ArticleInjuries point to depth at point guard position
It wasn’t the opening night Pat Beverley was hoping for. All week, the Rockets starting point guard talked about playing hard, making big contributions and working with his team toward their many lofty...
View ArticleJames Harden, Pat Beverley both listed as day-to-day
James Harden and Pat Beverley did not practice on Thursday after both were injured in Wednesday’s opener against Charlotte. Harden, who struggled with a sore back and wrist, left the game in the first...
View ArticlePat Beverley out 10-14 days with torn muscle
Rockets guard Pat Beverley will be out for at least to 10 to 14 days to begin rehab on a torn muscle in his mid-section. Beverley’s injury, suffered in the first half of the season-opener on Wednesday,...
View ArticleAs Rockets get players back, a time for role play
Through five games, the Rockets have rarely been able to use their planned rotation, with point guard Pat Beverley missing three games, forward Omri Casspi missing one, and centers Omer Asik and Dwight...
View ArticleRockets get a bounce with Pat Beverley back
Guard Pat Beverley returned ahead of schedule from a torn abdominal muscle, playing 29 minutes off the bench against Portland on Tuesday and feeling no issues with the injury. “I was happy I didn’t...
View ArticleBeverley returns to Rockets starting lineup; Lin off bench
Guard Pat Beverley returned to the starting lineup against the Lakers on Thursday night as the Rockets went back to the rotation they used in the season opener against Charlotte. Beverley tore a muscle...
View ArticlePat Beverley happy to be back on court with teammates
On the bench, wearing a suit, away from the action just wasn’t the place for Pat Beverley. The Rockets point guard, who missed three games with a torn abdominal muscle, was visibly antsy while...
View ArticleLin knee sprain latest in season-long run of injuries to Rockets backcourt
Jeremy Lin, one of the Rockets most durable players, will have to take his turn on the Rockets season-long revolving door to the training room. Lin will be out at least two weeks with grade-1 right...
View ArticleJames Harden says his ankle is getting better
The Rockets injury situation is still up in the air as they prepare to face San Antonio on Wednesday night on the road. James Harden said that he is still unsure if he will be able to play. He went...
View ArticleEvaluating the Rockets halfway through the season
As Rockets approach the halfway point of the regular season, a look at three reasons for optimism and three reasons to worry for the second-half and playoffs: HALF FULL 1. Spurred on: The Rockets swept...
View ArticleBeverley returns to practice while Asik, Smith and Garcia sit out
The Rockets will have starting point guard Pat Beverley available for Monday night’s game against Portland at Toyota Center, but they will be missing a handful of players. Guard/forward Francisco...
View ArticleBeverley injects his energy into Rockets’ mix
Rockets guard Pat Beverley knew he was being thrown in the fire in his return to the lineup on Monday night. After missing a month and 14 games with a fractured right hand, Beverley started against...
View ArticleBeverley hones in focus on former Rockets guard Dragic
Rockets guard Pat Beverley on Wednesday will have a second-consecutive key matchup with a high scoring point guard, going from Kyrie Irving to Goran Dragic of the Suns, the Western Conference player of...
View ArticlePat Beverley sits out against the Wizards
Rockets starting point guard Pat Beverley did not play on Wednesday night against Washington because he re-injured the abdominal muscle that he tore in the first game of the season. Beverley had an MRI...
View ArticleDeMarcus Cousins suspended one game for actions vs. Rockets
The NBA has suspended Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins for one game and fined him $20,000 for punching an opposing player and verbally abusing an official in a game earlier this week. Cousins...
View ArticleParsons misses practice, Beverley departs early
The Rockets were missing a couple of faces in practice on Friday afternoon. Forward Chandler Parsons stayed home sick but is expected to be available on Saturday when the Rockets host the Pistons at 7...
View ArticleBeverley sticking with aggressive play
Rockets guard Pat Beverley fouled out of his third game this season on Wednesday against the Clippers. It was his second foul out of the Rockets recent road trip. Despite that, before the Rockets...
View ArticleFormer Miami teammates speak glowingly of Beverley
Miami Heat players and coaches are not surprised that guard Pat Beverley is starting and playing so many minutes for the Rockets this season. Beverley was part of the Heat’s summer league training camp...
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