Houston Matters
Election Day, and trusting polls (Nov. 8, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We visit some Houston polling places on Election Day and discuss why election polls have been less reliable in recent years.
Tag: nba
Sports
Houston Rockets harken history with San Diego gold-and-green uniforms for 2022-23 season
Posted on · Houston's NBA franchise is recognizing its beginnings in San Diego for its "Hardwood Classic" edition uniforms, which will be worn during six home games for the upcoming season.
Politics
NAACP urges pro athletes not to sign with Texas teams over voting and abortion laws
Posted on · Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents.
Sports
Houston Rockets Take Jalen Green With No. 2 Pick In NBA Draft
Posted on · Green joins a team that is rebuilding after sinking to an NBA-worst 17-55 last season after James Harden forced a trade to Brooklyn to end a streak of eight consecutive playoff trips.
Sports
Knicks Get Houston’s Grimes After Trading First 2 Picks
Posted on · The swap of No. 21 for No. 25 left them with Grimes, a third-team All-American from Houston who came with a pick that belonged to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Sports
AP Source: James Harden Traded To Brooklyn Nets
Posted on · Harden is going to the Nets as part of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the trade call with the NBA — which signs off on all deals — has not been completed.
Houston Matters
Texas Legislature Convenes Amid Trying Political Times (Jan. 12, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We preview the 87th Texas Legislature from Austin.
Sports
General manager Daryl Morey leaving Rockets on Nov. 1
Posted on · The Rockets have made the playoffs 10 times since he was hired in 2007, including the last eight seasons.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Houston Matters: Refineries Versus Hurricanes, And The Pandemic Causes Missed Diagnoses (Aug. 28, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: How a hurricane would impact local refineries, the pandemic causes delays in vital medical screenings, and previewing Town Square with Ernie Manouse.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: The Future Of Police (June 15, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss what defunding the police actually means and how it might work, and Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni talks about the NBA's return.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Houston Matters: The Role Of Violence In Political Change (June 8, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Examining the role violence and riots have played in political change throughout history, an uptick in COVID-19 cases at some area hospitals, and the NBA's plan to return to action.
Houston Matters
A New Era Of Spaceflight, And The NBA Resuming Its Season In Houston: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Sports
NBA Suspends Season After Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Posted on · The basketball league took the action after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus. The Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder were about to tip-off when the game was canceled.
Houston Matters
Sugar Land State Rep.’s Comments About Asians, And James Harden’s Dunk That Wasn’t: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
Russell Westbrook Trade Launches Rockets Back Into Championship Contention
Posted on · The blockbuster trade keeps the Rockets competitive in the NBA's Western Conference.