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The Houston Rockets have been one of the pleasant surprises of the NBA season this year, as Ime Udoka and company are off to an 8-4 start on the season. They are having a lot of success despite a very young team led by Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. Oftentimes, a young team that its […]

Tyronn Lue Los Angeles Clippers got off to a solid start to their NBA season, putting together a 6-4 record through 10 games. Despite not having Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac have taken on larger roles within the Clippers offense. During his time as head coach, Tyronn Lue has often emphasized […]

The Los Angeles Clippers hit the road to take on the Houston Rockets Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Clippers-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Clippers-Rockets Odds Los Angeles […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Rockets prediction and pick. Wednesday night’s clash between the Los Angeles Clippers (6-5) and Houston Rockets (7-4) promises to be an intriguing Western Conference battle. […]

The Washington Wizards hit the road to take on the Houston Rockets Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Wizards-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Wizards-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Wizards-Rockets Odds Washington Wizards: +13.5 […]

Rockets’ Jeff Green just made NBA history with a stunning metric that recently passed league icon Vince Carter. “Uncle Jeff” has played for eleven franchises in his 17 years in the league. Coming off a year with the Rockets that continued his late-career resurgence, the Georgetown legend has evolved into the ultimate teammate. And now […]

We’re back with yet another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for this next showdown. The Houston Rockets (5-3) will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-1) for a can’t-miss matchup of hot teams out West. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Thunder prediction […]

San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama may not be from Earth. The French international made yet another dazzling play on Wednesday night, showing off his vertical with a two-hand block against Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green. Wemby with the REJECTION on Jalen Green 🤯pic.twitter.com/xusSyKb3o6 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 7, 2024 Wembanyama hasn’t had a […]

The Western Conference is a tight race right now, as the Houston Rockets sit in fourth with a 4-3 record, and the San Antonio Spurs sit in 12th with a 3-4 record entering this rivalry matchup at the Toyota Center. It’s the third time these teams played this season, with the Spurs grabbing a three-point […]

Tom Thibodeau disagreeing with the referees while playing the Houston Rockets is nothing new. Last season, the Knicks ended up protesting a loss they suffered in Houston because of a blown call suggesting Jalen Brunson fouled Aaron Holiday in the final seconds of the game, resulting in the Rockets making game-winning free throws. The team […]

The New York Knicks head to the Lone Star State to take on the Houston Rockets Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Knicks-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Knicks-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Knicks-Rockets […]

The Warriors visit the Rockets to open the NBA Season! The Rockets are an emerging team, while the Warriors have played great despite their new-look roster. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. The Warriors look different without Klay Thompson. Steph Curry is still great, and Andrew Wiggins […]

Steven Adams made his debut with the Houston Rockets on Monday, but it wasn’t just a debut with a new team for the big Kiwi, it was his return to an NBA court after more than 600 days away. Back in January 2023, Adams suffered a PCL injury in his right knee. Initially thought to […]

The Houston Rockets stay in state to take on the Dallas Mavericks Halloween night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Mavericks NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Mavericks Odds Houston Rockets: +6.5 […]

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams stirred up attention online with a lighthearted Instagram comment aimed at Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert. In a now-deleted post, Adams had joked, “$20, I punch Rudy Gobert square in the nose,” tagging Gobert in the playful jab. Known for his sense of humor off the court, Adams appeared to be […]

The Houston Rockets weathered trade rumors and signed two of their key young pieces including Alperen Sengun to long term contract extensions before the 2024-25 season, which has gotten off to a decent start. The Rockets currently sit at 2-2 following Monday evening’s road win against the San Antonio Spurs in a game in which […]

The Houston Rockets have been a heavy name mentioned in the NBA trade market since last season and now it appears that they’re interested in Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler if his services were to become available via trade. Per NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Rockets could be a buyer in the trade market even […]

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was once an unsung player who was barely recruited out of high school. He’s now an NBA champion, an Olympic gold medalist, and an integral piece of a star-studded Celtics team. The Colorado native was arguably the best non-All-Star in the league last regular season, averaging 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, […]

The NBA is finally back and we’re ready to bring you our betting prediction and picks for each daily slate of action. This next game takes us to the Southwest Division as we’ll see the Houston Rockets take on the San Antonio Spurs. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Spurs prediction […]

We present another betting prediction and pick for the start of the NBA season, turning our attention towards this next game in the Western Conference. The Memphis Grizzlies (1-0) will visit the Houston Rockets (0-1) in a clash of young rosters. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Rockets prediction and pick. […]

While many of the top players from the 2021 NBA Draft class received max or near-max-level contract extensions, Jalen Green signed an interesting, shorter-term deal with the Houston Rockets, which one reporter said could make him tradeable. Green, who is entering his fourth season in the league, signed a three-year, $106 million contract extension before […]

The Hornets visit the Rockets to open the NBA Season! The Rockets are an emerging team, while the Hornets have many question marks this season. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Rockets prediction and pick. The Hornets were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season, only winning 21 games to […]

The Houston Rockets ended up being one of the most improved teams in the league last season after improving their win total from 22 to 41 wins in Ime Udoka’s first season on the sidelines. More importantly, Alperen Sengun was one of the NBA’s most improved players, as he averaged 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and […]

On the eve of the 2024-25 NBA season, players around the league are gearing up for what should be a super competitive year. While the focus of the NBA as a whole is on Tuesday’s opening night, young talents like Jonathan Kuminga, Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and others have had their eyes set on rookie-scale […]

The Houston Rockets are inching closer to their 2024-25 NBA regular season debut. Houston could make a sizeable improvement during the campaign, given the caliber of talent they are returning to the team. One of the Rockets’ biggest bright spots, Alperen Sengun, suffered a season-ending injury in 2024. But amid a strong recovery and bright […]

The Houston Rockets and 2021 second overall pick Jalen Green have agreed to a three-year, $106 million rookie-scale contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Green, 22, has been one of the faces of the Rockets organization since superstar James Harden was traded in 2021, and he has helped build the foundation of what the […]

The Houston Rockets have a large group of young players who have yet to sign extensions, and at least two of them could remain without a new deal for a while. Although both have shown flashes of high-level play, center Alperen Sengun and guard Jalen Green reportedly may not receive suitable contract offers before the […]

The fruits of the Houston Rockets’ rebuilding labors began to sprout during the 2023-24 season. After a few years of finishing in the basement of the NBA, the Rockets, buoyed by the veteran signings of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, finished with a 41-41 record — a major improvement that had them knocking on the […]

New arena, same Clippers. That seems to be the vibe as the Clippers are facing yet another season with Kawhi Leonard‘s health in question, leaving James Harden as the primary option. So the question becomes, can James Harden still be that guy for the Clippers? Harden made basketball look easy when he joined the Houston […]

Yao Ming’s origin — as the product of two basketball prodigies pushed into marriage by the Chinese government, in hopes of giving birth to a world-renowned athletic talent someday — might sound rather unique and specific to Yao Ming. It is. However, the backstory on how Ming made it to, and thrived in, the NBA […]

The Houston Rockets accomplished NBA number history thanks to their newest Australian forward, Jack McVeigh, and his wife. How McVeigh found the number is quite an interesting story. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SportsCenter (@sportscenter) It first began with his coach sending him a list of numbers from zero to 30 […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a late-season winning streak that brought them to the edge of postseason contention last year, and they’ll be looking to build on that success during the 2024 season and make a push for the Conference Finals or even an appearance in the NBA finals. The Rockets have several young stars they […]

In the NBA, constructing a roster that has a chance to win the NBA Finals is the ultimate goal, but with the way the collective bargaining agreement is set up, preparing for the future is just as important. Building out your roster with young talent that can develop and compete for years to come has […]

When Houston Rockets wing Tari Eason took the court at the Drew League in Los Angeles this summer, it was the first time he had stepped on the court in an actual game setting following a leg injury. Eason dealt with a leg injury all of last season that ended up cutting his second year […]

The basketball is round. That’s one of the few constants in the history of the NBA. There have been more than 12 million NBA games played, so there are plenty of unexpected things that have happened in so many opportunities. Some NBA teams have set records for the strangest reasons. Here’s a look at the […]

Throughout the NBA offseason, teams have been a lot more cognizant of their current and future financial situations as a result of the first and second tax aprons and the implications that these financial marks carry. That is why many teams did not break the bank over the summer, especially when it comes to re-signing […]

Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024 is $20 million. VanVleet is a professional basketball player who recently signed to play for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. He is a NBA champion and an All-Star. Here’s a closer look at Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024. What is Fred VanVleet’s net worth in 2024?: $20 […]

Dikembe Mutombo was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and is best known for his iconic finger wag after blocking a shot at the rim. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the NBA, starring with the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, and Houston Rockets and was […]

Dikembe Mutombo’s net worth in 2024 is $75 million at the time of his death. The 7-foot-1 center was one of the most dominant defensive players in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Mutombo passed away at 58 in September 2024 after a battle with brain […]