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The NBA Draft Lottery is officially over and the first 14 picks are set. Some teams came out as big winners after moving up further in the draft order than previously believed. Additionally, there were some losers as well as some teams lost some important draft capital. Two teams stand out as clear winners and […]

The transition to the NBA can be a major challenge for young players. It can be a lot of waiting your turn and observing from the bench, a vastly different role than many players held in college. For Houston Rockets rookie Jermaine Samuels Jr., it involved a lot of being patient. Samuels went undrafted in […]

During the Houston Astros’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night, Houston Rockets Hall-of-Famer and broadcaster Calvin Murphy was in attendance. In the bottom of the third inning, Murphy joined the Astros broadcast booth with Geoff Blum and Todd Kalas in honor of Jackie Robinson day. Along with his discussion of the significance of […]

The 2023-2024 NBA regular season has concluded, paving the way for the playoffs. During this period, NBA awards will be distributed throughout the postseason. For the Houston Rockets, this opens up contention for the NBA Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team honors. Most casual and avid pro basketball fans will agree that Victor Wembanyama […]

It’s exceptionally rare to play an entire season in the modern NBA. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of players playing all 82 games has dipped to an average of seven, compared to twenty-four between 2012 and 2019. Nowadays, most NBA teams prioritize rest and load management. But not Jalen Green. The Houston Rockets’ starting […]

The last day of the regular season gave fans a bit of a taste of what awaits them in the playoffs; there were a few games that had major seeding implications, imploring teams to play with a playoff-like intensity. But for the Houston Rockets, they were locked in a game with no stakes against a […]

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertilla hasn’t been shy about his desire to bring another National Hockey League franchise to Texas — and he doubled down on that stance this week. “We would like to work to get an NHL team in Houston,” the 66-year-old told the Houston Chronicle’s Greg Rajan on Wednesday. “I’m working on […]

The Houston Rockets take on the Utah Jazz Thursday night for game number 80 on the season. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are eliminated from the playoffs, so they are just playing for […]

After winning 11 straight games, the Houston Rockets lost four straight and have been eliminated from contention for the play-in tournament. The Rockets had a second chance to make their play-in hopes interesting on Sunday following the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks 48 hours earlier. However, a horrid collapse befell the Rockets […]

This season has been a resounding success for the Houston Rockets. They won’t be advancing to the postseason, but they weren’t necessarily supposed to do so, either. Most importantly, all of their young players made progress in 2023-24. Alperen Sengun played like an All-Star before he got hurt and Jalen Green has played like one […]

The Orlando Magic are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are having a great season, and they sit in third place in the […]

On Sunday afternoon, head coach Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets saw their team’s faint playoff hopes come to an end with an overtime road loss to the Dallas Mavericks despite leading pretty much throughout the entirety of the game, including holding a 15-point advantage at the end of the first quarter. The Mavericks got […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Houston Rockets by a final score of 147-136 on Sunday. It was a competitive battle to say the least. Kyrie Irving led the Mavs with 48 points, while Luka Doncic added 37 points, 12 assists, and nine rebounds. However, the Mavs trailed in the final seconds of the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Houston Rockets on Sunday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas enters the game in fifth place in the Western Conference, sitting just two games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 4 seed. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have continued to perform at elite levels for […]

The Houston Rockets are trying to make a run for the play-in tournament as they take on the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. However, things took a turn after star rookie, Amen Thompson, was ejected from the game for shoving Maxi Kleber. Early on in the contest, Thompson blatantly pushed Kleber to the ground. Game officials […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-106 on Friday night. The victory was especially impressive as Dallas won despite Luka Doncic’s absence. The Mavs superstar missed the game due to right knee soreness, but will he return on Sunday against the Houston Rockets? The answer is yes, as Doncic is now listed as […]

The NBA season is winding down and with just five games left for most teams, we’ll be bringing you our betting predictions and picks for Sunday’s slate of action. Western Conference foes face off as the Houston Rockets (38-29) will visit the Dallas Mavericks (47-30). Check out our NBA odds series for our Rockets-Mavericks prediction and pick. The […]

Death, taxes, and the Golden State Warriors tormenting the Houston Rockets. We’re long past the heights of their rivalry from the 2010s, but the Dubs still love putting Houston in misery. Their latest matchup saw Golden State all but eliminate their rivals from the Play-In Tournament race. It’s a brutal end for Houston, while Golden […]

James Harden’s departure from the Houston Rockets during the 2020-21 season sent the franchise into an immediate rebuild, one that general manager Rafael Stone and the front office have quietly been capitalizing on every single year. Although the Rockets’ 17-win, 20-win, and 22-win seasons from 2020-21 through 2022-23 may say otherwise, high draft picks have […]

The Houston Rockets’ 2023-24 season looked dead in the water when they lost Alperen Sengun to a serious knee injury in early March. But the Rockets had no quit in them; they rattled off 10 straight victories to come to within one game of the Golden State Warriors for the 10th spot in the Western […]

The Golden State Warriors have won four of the last nine NBA championships. They employ the undisputed greatest shooter in NBA history, another all-time marksman, the most impactful defender of his generation and a player who’s fully deserving of the nickname ‘Point God,’ all of whom are well past their playing primes, aged into their […]

The Miami Heat have come alive in recent games as they look to stay out of the play-in tournament as they currently sit in 7th place in the Eastern Conference and they look to continue their momentum when they head to Houston to take on the Rockets in this Friday night showdown. This game will […]

The NBA Playoffs are right around the corner, and Thursday night features a few key matchups that will impact the standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The biggest matchup will take place in Houston, as the Golden State Warriors will take on the Houston Rockets in a battle for the final play-in tournament […]

The Golden State Warriors are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets Thursday night. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Warriors are 41-34 this season, and they are a few games ahead […]

With seven games left in the regular season, the Houston Rockets have hit a bit of a setback. While once just a game back of the Golden State Warriors for the final NBA Play-In Tournament spot, that margin is now up to three thanks to consecutive losses against the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. To […]

After Golden State’s big win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, Draymond Green is ready to lock the Warriors into the playoff hunt and end the Rockets chances once and for all. In the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show, Green didn’t mince words about the Warriors’s upcoming matchup with the Houston Rockets. […]

Jock Landale’s role on the Houston Rockets has been a contentious topic of discussion. During the first four months of the season up until the trade deadline, he was looked at with disdain from the Rockets faithful, reminiscent of the infamous Daishen Nix era just a season ago. This animosity towards Landale fueled many fans […]

The Houston Rockets have now won nine out of their last 10 games but most recently are coming off of a tough-luck loss to the Dallas Mavericks as they look to get back to their winning ways when they head to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves in this pivotal Western Conference matchup. This game […]

After talented center Alperen Sengun went down with a season-ending injury on March 10, things didn’t look good for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets kept trudging on, though, ultimately winning 10 games in a row before finally falling to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. A huge reason for their success has been the high-level play […]

Former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is finally playing professional basketball again. This time, it’s overseas. Months after his initial felony arrest for assaulting former girlfriend and WNBA Player Kysre Gondrezick, Porter has signed with PAOK in Greece, via Shams Charania of the Athletic. Recall hearing the news of his arrest, the Rockets quickly […]

The Western Conference has been chock-full of interesting storylines, emerging superstars and drama, so it is only fitting that the Houston Rockets (38-36) swoop in to give fans one more big plot twist at the end of the regular season. They used a stunning 11-game winning streak to catapult themselves into the NBA Play-In Tournament […]

The Dallas Mavericks won their seventh consecutive game on Sunday, earning a 125-107 road victory over the Houston Rockets. While speaking to the media, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka had only positive things to say about Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. Udoka had no shortage of praise for the Mavs guard, as he even referred to […]

The Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers have been doing well in the past year. One of them is slowly ascending to shatter the dreams of a LeBron James and Stephen Curry matchup in the NBA play-ins while the other comfortably sits third in the Eastern Conference standings. However, one player who got to see the […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are on of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. Their recent surge has allowed them to crack the top six of the standings in the Western Conference, having won nine of their last 10 outings. Another huge game is coming right up for the Mavs, who are […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick for Sunday’s NBA slate as we’ll turn our attention towards the Western Conference for a matchup between divisional rivals. The Dallas Mavericks (44-29) will visit the Houston Rockets (38-35) as both teams ride impressive winning streaks. Check out our NBA odds series for our Mavericks-Rockets prediction and pick. The Dallas Mavericks […]

Ever since the 1962-63 season, the NBA has awarded the best coaches in the league with the Coach of the Year Award. But while the Coach of the Year Award is given to the best coaches, there’s no doubt that there have been notable coaches who have never won the award, despite their accomplishments in […]

With 10 games left in the season entering Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets have won 10 straight. Defying expectations at two games above .500, a first since January 15th, they are within striking distance of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Houston’s surge is largely credited to guard Jalen […]

The Houston Rockets have caught fire lately as they’re now in the mix for a spot in the play-in tournament. There’s still some work to do, but the future is looking bright for this franchise. With that in mind, rumors suggest the team loves the idea of building around both Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green. […]

The NBA season seems like it just started. From the very first NBA In-Season Tournament to a hectic trade deadline that once again involved star players coming up in rumors, we have now reached the conclusion of the regular season. Every team in the league has 10 or fewer games remaining on their schedule, and […]