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HOUSTON – Defense is the mindset. Defense is the culture. Following back-to-back wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Houston Rockets continue on their five-game winning streak with a 13-9 record in a steady climb up the rankings of the Western Conference. On Sunday, they will take their #2 in defensive rating and #1 in opponent […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, after their dispiriting end to the 2022-23 season, decided that they were not going to bring Dillon Brooks back. Amid all the Ja Morant hullabaloo, Brooks’ antics proved to be more distracting than endearing. The Grizzlies then let Brooks sign a huge deal with the Houston Rockets in free agency — and […]

Dillon Brooks’ Memphis Grizzlies tenure ended on a whimper, with the team basically scapegoating Brooks for their first-round exit against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA playoffs. There were even reports that stated that the Grizzlies will not be bringing Brooks back in free agency under any circumstance. However, on Friday night, in […]

When Dillon Brooks left the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason and signed as a free agent with the Houston Rockets, everything wasn’t so smooth. Brooks wasn’t too thrilled about the perception of him being a scapegoat for what went wrong with the Grizzlies season last year. Dillon Brooks returned as an opponent for the first time […]

The NBA has had its share of villains over the years. It’s been part of basketball culture for as long as one can remember. Take Dillon Brooks for example. The Houston Rockets guard is known for his on-court antics, along with the eye-raising comments he makes off it. He gained notoriety particularly last year while […]

We’re back to bring you yet another prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we look ahead towards this matchup between familiar rivals in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (12-9) will look to continue their success over the Memphis Grizzlies (6-17) as the two teams complete their back-to-back series. Check out our NBA odds series for our […]

HOUSTON – In a recent clip uploaded on JJ Redick’s podcast titled “The Old Man And The Three,” Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon appeared as a guest, as both of them discussed Gordon’s tenure with the Houston Rockets. This included the multiple playoff appearances he had with the duo of James Harden and Chris Paul. […]

The Houston Rockets may not have convinced pundits that they were ready to take the next step into becoming playoff contenders with their offseason moves, but their play during the 2023-24 season certainly has. On Wednesday night, thanks to two Rockets draft picks from the class of 2022, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason, they […]

HOUSTON – Prior to the start of the 2021-2022 season, the Houston Rockets were in desperate need to find their next potential star in the making. Losing James Harden very early in the prior year prompted various question marks for Houston’s future, which was something then coach Stephen Silas had to weather throughout his tenure. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies look to end the Houston Rockets’ three-game win streak Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Grizzlies-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Grizzlies are 6-16, and they are trying to stay afloat […]

HOUSTON – Even an ugly win is still a win. The Houston Rockets continued their winning streak at home, securing their tenth straight victory as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 93-82 on Monday night thanks to what (in some small Rockets circles) will come to be known as the […]

Perhaps it’s fitting. The San Antonio Spurs turned in their worst offensive performance of the season in a loss that stands out in the annals of franchise history. The 93-82 setback against the Houston Rockets marks a 17th consecutive loss for the Silver and Black. No Spurs team dating back to their days as the […]

Welcome back to our predictions and picks for today’s action around the NBA. We turn our attention towards the Southwest Division for this next matchup between in-state rival franchises. The San Antonio Spurs (3-18) will take on the Houston Rockets (10-9) as both teams streak in opposite directions. Check out our NBA odds series for our Spurs-Rockets prediction and […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets secured their first road victory in impressive fashion, defeating the reigning champion Denver Nuggets, who boasted a fully healthy squad. This was no small feat, especially considering the presence of Nikola Jokic, widely regarded as one of the best players in the league. Returning back to Denver for a fourth […]

The Houston Rockets had a very good 2023 NBA Draft. The Rockets selected Amen Thompson with the No. 4 overall pick and Cam Whitmore with the No. 20 overall pick. Both players have the potential to be among the best in their draft class. Amen Thompson had recently suffered an ankle injury and was assigned […]

The Houston Rockets picked up a surprising upset victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, registering a 114-106 victory over the defending champions. After the game, though, the Rockets couldn’t get out of Denver quick enough, leading to a hilarious video from Tari Eason as Fred VanVleet and Ime Udoka tried to escape the […]

The Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets will be tipping off for the fourth time in the last month under the lights of Ball Arena! Join us for our NBA odds series where our Rockets-Nuggets prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play with a dead-even 9-9 record, the Rockets head into the night seeking their […]

HOUSTON – Who could have envisioned a Holiday brother not named Jrue to provide quality bench minutes for the Houston Rockets? Initially signed for the vet minimum, Aaron Holiday is proving otherwise. In 16 games, Holiday is averaging 7.4 points, with a 62.1% true shooting and 43.5% behind the arc in 18.7 minutes of playing […]

It’s a Western Conference matchup of two young teams on Wednesday night as the surprising Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Houston Rockets. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Rockets prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Oklahoma City Thunder were a team that people knew they had to keep an eye on […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma invited fans to ask him questions to answer on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account and was asked by a user about his thoughts on Houston Rockets young star Alperen Sengun. Kuzma would reply with three words that not only should flatter Sengun, but excite Rockets fans everywhere. “Next […]

The Houston Rockets assigned Amen Thompson to the G League, via Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Thompson, who has battled an ankle injury, will likely play a couple games in the G League before returning to the NBA. Thompson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has played in just four games for […]

HOUSTON – Flying in from a long road trip, the Houston Rockets are back at home as they prepare for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During their practice on Monday, forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka spoke about the recent matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, mainly citing the abysmal officiating performance. […]

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet had a tough free agency decision this past offseason to leave the Toronto Raptors and sign with Houston, and he recently explained one of the factors that led him to make that choice, via The Woj Pod. "It was just a time where it's like, 'Okay, it's starting to go […]

HOUSTON – Another Houston Rockets road loss. At this point, it’s beginning to look comical. An 8-9 overall record without a win on the road continues to spell more trouble with coach Ime Udoka’s squad. Initially, it didn’t appear as such. The Rockets led as many as nine points against the Los Angeles Lakers with […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is not happy about one thing in their ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday: Houston’s physicality, or the lack thereof. The Rockets boast one of the best defenses in the NBA in 2023-24. They are pesky defenders and have been known to annoy the hell out […]

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Los Angeles Lakers and ultimately lost 107-97. However, all of the attention is on Ime Udoka and LeBron James. The two were seen conversing with one another and it led to Udoka being ejected from the game. James received a technical foul, but was able to […]

A verbal spat between Lakers player LeBron James and Rockets coach Ime Udoka is going viral. Udoka was ejected from a Rockets-Lakers game Saturday after getting into a war of words with James. This angle of the LeBron James-Ime Udoka exchange 👀 (via unitedlife4ever / TT)pic.twitter.com/yygVXprFdD — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 3, 2023 The argument occurred […]

Bolstered by a nearly fully healthy roster, at long last, and fueled by an electric second quarter, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) rolled to an easier-than-expected win over the Houston Rockets, 107-97, on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Playing their fifth contest in eight days — the first in Los Angeles since […]

We’re got our final prediction and pick of the evening set for you as we turn our attention towards the Western Conference for this Saturday NBA night cap. The Houston Rockets (8-8) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (11-9) as the teams meet for the third time this season with the series tied at 1-1. Check out our NBA […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets are facing challenges with their bench this season, averaging just 27.7 points. Head Coach Ime Udoka heavily relies on the starting rotation more than any other NBA team. This has resulted in player fatigue and increased injury risks. Fred VanVleet’s situation exemplifies this issue. After playing over 40 minutes in […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had a surreal training session with Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon during his rookie year two years ago. Alperen Sengun made the startling revelation in an interview on the Podcast P With Paul George show on Wednesday. "I worked Hakeem [Olajuwon] once… It was my first year. I was so surprised […]

In a back-and-forth game at American Airlines Center on Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets found themselves on the losing end, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 121-115. This loss not only eliminates the Rockets from the In-Season Tournament, but also extends their road woes. In addition to being 8-7 on the season, Houston is now 0-6 […]

The Houston Rockets travel to the Mile High City to square off with the Denver Nuggets. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Nuggets prediction and pick. We are also going to let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 8-7 to begin the season, but […]

After the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets wrapped up their In-Season Tournament runs with a 121-115 Mavs victory on Tuesday night, the teams came together on the court to exchange pleasantries and wish each other luck going forward. However, two players — former Mavs teammates Luka Doncic and the Rockets’ Boban Marjanovic — exchanged more […]

On Tuesday night, Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets took on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a bit of NBA inaugural In-Season tournament action from Dallas. Both the Mavs and the Rockets have gotten off to perhaps surprisingly strong starts to the 2023-24 campaign, and Sengun has established himself as an early candidate […]

The Houston Rockets stay in the state of Texas to take on the Dallas Mavericks for the NBA In-Season Tournament. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Mavericks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are under new management this season, and they […]

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets take a short trip up north on Tuesday to play against one of their instate rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. This will be the final West Group B round matchup of the In-Season Tournament. To say this game would be a much-needed win for Houston would be an understatement. Not only […]

Mark Cuban’s wish has come true. The Dallas Mavericks will still not use their special NBA In-Season Tournament court when they host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. According to CBS Sports, there remains a manufacturing issue with the Mavs’ In-Season Tournament court which obviously compromises the players’ safety. The NBA has introduced special courts […]

When the Houston Rockets first added Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks in the offseason, as well as head coach Ime Udoka, nobody really gave much though to this team given their lack of success through the years. Failing to win more than 22 games each of the last three seasons, the Rockets were not thought […]