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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Could a Houston Homecoming Be in Store for Jimmy Butler?
Posted on · Jeff Balke joins Houston Matters live from Rockets Media Day to discuss the latest in Houston sports.
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Houston’s James Harden Wins NBA MVP Over Lebron James
Posted on · Harden received a total of 965 points and 86 first-place votes
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Kimmel Vs. Cruz: The Late-Night Host And Texas Senator Will Settle Beef With Basketball
Posted on · A late-night talk show host and a senator from Texas will settle their beef this Saturday on the court
Houston Matters
Sports Monday: Rockets’ 3-Pointers – And Championship Dreams – Fall Short
Posted on · Houston Matters breaks down what went wrong in Games 6 and 7 against the Warriors – along with other developments in Houston sports – with Jeff Balke.
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Warriors Reach Fourth Straight NBA Finals With Win Over Houston
Posted on · Rockets fans are heartbroken this morning in Houston
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Rockets Could Clinch Series With Win Tuesday Against Jazz
Posted on · Jeff Balke updates Houston Matters on the latest developments in local sports.
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NBA Mourns Death Of Gregg Popovich’s Wife
Posted on · Erin Popovich died Wednesday at 67, the team said. Her death came after a long illness, the San Antonio Express-News reported.