Ben McLemore reaches two-year deal with Rockets

Free agent guard Ben McLemore has reached a deal with the Houston Rockets, the team announced. RT to welcome @BenMcLemore to the squad! McLemore will be wearing No. 16 | https://t.co/NXJaUk0sJy pic.twitter.com/w13AoJxiqO — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) July 23, 2019 The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that the deal is a partially guaranteed contract for two years. …

James Harden decides to pass on FIBA World Cup to focus on Rockets

All-Star James Harden wants to focus on the Rockets late this summer and fall, specifically on adapting to playing with new teammates such as Russell Westbrook. According to a report by Jonathan Feigen in The Houston Chronicle on Friday, Harden has informed Team USA coach Gregg Popovich that he is withdrawing from the team that …