J.B. Bickerstaff says the Houston Rockets have consistently “disrespected the game.”

The Rockets are .500 again after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

“We played San Antonio last night (and) played a wonderful game, a beautiful game on both sides of the ball,” said Bickerstaff. “We come out here tonight, things aren’t easy, things don’t go our way and we turn into the ugly Rockets again. It’s frustrating for me, it’s frustrating for all of us I’m sure, but it’s not treating the game the right way. Over and over again we’ve disrespected the game.”

Bickerstaff said it’s on him to start sitting those who aren’t focused on team success.

“Our priorities need to be clear and I need to do a better job of playing the people whose priorities are clear,” said Bickerstaff. “Winning is the only priority. If they’re not playing with that priority in mind, then they’re doing other things. Winning is the only priority that matters. That’s the message that should be loud and clear. We haven’t played to that level enough this year.”

The Houston Rockets held the San Antonio Spurs to just 92.0 points per 100 possessions in their 88-84 win.

"We're more than capable," said James Harden. "So we have to find ourselves. We've got to find that energy, that consistent defensive togetherness every single night."

Harden had just 20 points on the other end of the floor.

The Houston Rockets have attempted to accommodate Ty Lawson with a trade but the market for him as been minimal so far.

The Rockets traded for Lawson in the offseason after several legal issues.

As part of the trade with the Denver Nuggets, Lawson agreed to make his $13.2 million salary for 16-17 fully non-guaranteed.

"The only team that makes sense already has [Rajon] Rondo," an Eastern Conference executive said in reference to the Sacramento Kings. "There's no market."

Lawson previously played for George Karl with the Nuggets.

Dwight Howard hopes to continue his NBA career into his forties.

Howard is playing at the Orlando Magic for the first time since turning 30.

“That’d be fun if I was to play this game (that long,)” Howard said. “That was always my goal, to play 20 years, 20-something years in this league. I’m extremely happy and blessed to have been able to play this game for as long as I have been so far.”

Howard missed 41 games last season due to knee issues.

Howard has been healthier so far this season.

“I have played a lot of minutes,” Howard said of his career. “I’ve been doing a lot since I came into the league. I’m thankful. I’m not going to complain about it. I’m happy that I’ve been able to play 12 years so far. A lot of NBA players never played this long so I am very happy and blessed that I’ve been able to play 12 years in the NBA NBA. Hopefully, I can play another 10, but the time I’ve played, I’ve enjoyed it.”

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns have seriously discussed a trade of Corey Brewer and Terrence Jones for Markieff Morris.

Morris has been seeking a trade from the Suns since the offseason.

But Brewer cannot be traded until January 15th because teams over the cap can't trade players that were signed in the offseason until that date. Players who were acquired or re-signed in the offseason on teams not over the cap can be traded beginning on December 15th.

The complete array of Jan. 15ers follows:

Boston: Jae Crowder

Brooklyn: Brook Lopez

Chicago: Jimmy Butler and Mike Dunleavy

Cleveland: Kevin Love and Iman Shumpert

Detroit: Reggie Jackson

Golden State: Draymond Green

Houston: Patrick Beverley and Brewer

Indiana: Lavoy Allen

Los Angeles Clippers: DeAndre Jordan and Austin Rivers

Memphis: Marc Gasol

Miami: Goran Dragic and Dwyane Wade

Milwaukee: Khris Middleton

New Orleans: Alexis Ajinca and Norris Cole

Oklahoma City: Enes Kanter and Kyle Singler

Orlando: Tobias Harris

Phoenix: Brandon Knight

San Antonio: Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard

Washington: Drew Gooden

The NBA will suspend Ty Lawson for two games as a result of his 2014 DUI charges.

Lawson recently reached a legal resolution in his cases.

The NBA typically waits until the legal system resolves an issue before issuing a suspension.

Lawson was traded by the Denver Nuggets to the Houston Rockets in the offseason.

The Rockets are looking to trade Lawson, cooperating with his representatives. Lawson has struggled to find a way to play off the ball with James Harden also on the floor.

Houston gave up four players and a future draft pick in the deal with Denver, although the Nuggets ultimately released all four players.

Dwight Howard emphatically refuted a report he is unhappy with the Houston Rockets.

“I chose to go to Houston (via free agency in the summer of 2013), so why would I just say, 'I'm not happy' and leave,” Howard, who is widely expected to become a free agent again this summer, told USA TODAY Sports. “I chose this place, you know what I'm saying? And I want to make this thing work here. Obviously we haven't been playing great basketball, and personally for myself my numbers don't seem like I've been playing great, but the only thing on my mind is trying to grow as a man and grow as a teammate and a leader. All the BS that's around, sometimes it is frustrating to hear it, because I know who I am as a man and I know what I'm trying to do for this city.”

Howard has a player option for next season worth $23.2 million, but a person with knowledge of the Rockets situation said they are expecting him to opt out and become a free agent.

Dwight Howard strongly dismissed reports that he is unhappy with his situation with the Houston Rockets.

“I haven’t said anything to anybody about anything,” Howard said. “People make up lies and rumors. That’s never been my focus. I’m trying to get these guys to play better and get myself to play better.

“People are going to say what they got to say to get a story out. People are always going to come up with some rumor and lies. That’s what it is. I can’t focus on that. And I don’t want my teammates to focus on that.”

Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops published the report and also predicted he would eventually be traded to the Miami Heat.

Dwight Howard is unhappy with his situation with the Houston Rockets, according to a report from Chris Sheridan.

Howard could become a free agent this offseason.

Sheridan predicts Howard will be traded to the Miami Heat by this year's deadline.

The Heat could use Hassan Whiteside as part of a trade package for Howard. The Heat will struggle to re-sign Whiteside due to cap limitations.

Dwight Howard turned 30 on Tuesday and the Houston Rockets suffered a loss at the Brooklyn Nets.

Howard said his birthday wish is to win a championship.

"That's the only thing I play for, is to win a championship," he said. "So, I'll be very thankful when that day happens."

Howard has reached The Finals once in his career, leading the Orlando Magic in 2009.