THEY ARE BACK

Rockets kick off the preseason tonight with game against Sharks

Improved or not, this Houston Rockets season is going to be one to remember. Russell Westbrook is here and the Rockets seem focused on how the long-standing friendship between Westbrook and James Harden overrides any possible issues of fit. They also believe they're going to get out and run this year, with Westbrook leading the charge. We'll get our first look at the combo tonight when the Shanghai Sharks come to Toyota Center. It should be more competitive than an Open Practice... but not much more.

• Game Thread: Sharks @ Rockets