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The Houston Rockets have been a pleasant surprise to the 2023-24 NBA season. They are 4-3 to start the year. In comparison, they did not register their fourth win in the 2022-23 season until their 18th game of the year. The Rockets are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans as their in-season tournament […]

Ime Udoka has been managing his young core of Houston Rockets players fairly well. A huge addition in terms of veteran leadership on the work was Fred VanVleet. He made guys like Tari Eason, and Jabari Smith Jr. take a big leap in the first few games of the season. But, one high-caliber player has […]

With a chance to go above .500 for the first time in two years and nine months, the Houston Rockets faced no shortage of motivation heading into their Wednesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, head coach Ime Udoka saw it fit to light an even greater fire underneath third-year guard Jalen Green, […]

Dillon Brooks is still Dillon Brooks. The desire to troll is still very much in there for the Houston Rockets forward, who has quite a history of trying to get under the skin of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. On Wednesday night, Brooks went toe-to-toe again with the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, and […]

Anthony Davis has landed on the injury report for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into their Wednesday night matchup against the Houston Rockets, winners of three games in a row. Davis had a rough go during the Lakers’ Monday night game vs. the Miami Heat, so fans will be patiently tuning into his injury status […]

LeBron James isn’t opting to engage with Dillon Brooks’ trash talk ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets game on Wednesday. James even gave Brooks praise prior to the contest. “Every player that is rewarded with a contract is rewarded for a reason,” James said, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “In his (Brooks) case, he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to South Texas to face the Houston Rockets. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Lakers-Rockets prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Lakers lost 108-107 to the Miami Heat on Monday. Initially, the Lakers trailed by  11 heading into the fourth quarter. […]

It appeared as though fans of the Houston Rockets would endure more of the same disappointing play they’ve become accustomed to over the past three seasons after they began the 2023-24 campaign on a rough note. The Rockets, despite splashing the cash on Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, lost their first three games of the […]

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun had a stellar game against the Kings, tying Hakeem Olajuwon’s team record for assists by a center. Sengun had 12 assists against Sacramento in addition to 17 points and eight rebounds. Sengun, the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, averaged 14.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals, […]

HOUSTON — Good news for the Houston Rockets: More defensive firepower is on its way. Forward Tari Eason is slated to make his season debut this Wednesday as the Rockets take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center. Udoka mentioned Eason’s possible return to the court during Tuesday’s practice. “It looks like [Eason] is […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back after two straight road losses at the hands of the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. James has been superb on the season, not looking anywhere near 38 (almost 39) years of age; however, the Lakers have dealt with injuries and subpar perimeter […]

So much for the silver lining of Amen Thompson’s ankle injury being a bigger role for Cam Whitmore. The Houston Rockets are sending the Summer League MVP down to the G League for a stint with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, according to Michael Shapiro of the Houston Chronicle. The move has yet to be […]

Houston Rockets star Dillon Brooks once again makes a bold claim about Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James after practice Tuesday. Brooks is confident about his defensive skills against the very skilled James in a video by Rockets reporter Lachard Binkley. “I’m ready to lock him up,” Brooks said. “He’s been shooting the ball well, […]

A Western Conference battle will be underway on this Monday night as the Sacramento Kings travel to Houston to do battle with the Rockets. It is about that time to check out our NBA odds series where our Kings-Rockets prediction and pick will be made. The Sacramento Kings certainly took the right steps into becoming a […]

One week after the announced trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden will make his Los Angeles Clippers debut to play alongside former teammate Russell Westbrook on Monday night in Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. The Los Angeles Clippers will now be starting four players with multiple All-Star appearances on their resumes […]

The Houston Texans have a new breakout superstar. CJ Stroud came out blazing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and gave their secondary a more challenging time than usual. He also outgunned Baker Mayfield in all aspects of the game which led to an insanely one-sided quarterback battle domination. Stars from all over the sports world […]

It’s five games in, and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka is already making strides as a leader. Even though it’s a small sample size, it’s safe to declare that Udoka is a much better coach than Stephen Silas due to a more embraced situation. While the Rockets are 2-3 to start the season, the last […]

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks is a savage. The Sacramento Kings got a taste of that on Saturday as Brooks and co. dominate their showdown. Midway through the fourth quarter, with the Rockets up by 11 at 93-82, Brooks further extended Houston’s lead with a huge triple from the left corner. He even did a […]

The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament for the Houston Rockets provides a playoff-like atmosphere that hasn’t been seen since the James Harden era. Although this new roster and coach is significantly better than the last couple of seasons, this type of event will give the young core a taste of what real winning matters. The In-Season […]

HOUSTON — It took a few tries, but Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets clinched their first win of the young season on Wednesday night. All starters scored at least 17 points, leading to a solid 128-119 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. The win was a positive step for the revamped Rockets, though it came with the […]

The Houston Rockets have been struggling with their bench unit’s screen and roll spacing this season. Addressing this pressing need, Houston Rockets center and potential stretch big, Jock Landale, is available Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. After participating in a practice session on Tuesday, Landale is set to contribute off the bench. This update comes […]

The Houston Rockets host the Charlotte Hornets for a Wednesday night NBA matchup between two young teams in the Association. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Hornets prediction and pick. This is basically a battle between two of the worst teams in the NBA. So it will be interesting to see which […]

HOUSTON – Starting the season 0-3 was the least of the Houston Rockets expectations. One of the main reasons why the team hasn’t scratched out a win is due to their bench. Trading away Kevin Porter Jr. due to his domestic assault case, coupled with Tari Eason’s injury, has significantly impacted the second unit, which […]

HOUSTON – Despite the Houston Rockets’ third straight loss this past Sunday night in their home opener against the Golden State Warriors to start the season, newly acquired Dillon Brooks offers fans a reason for optimism. Giving one of the most controversial players in the NBA a four-year, $80 million deal initially seemed like a […]

HOUSTON – This week, each team’s home court design for the NBA In-Season Tournament has been released on social media. For the Houston Rockets, the basketball court design release drew mixed reactions all throughout social media. The Houston #Rockets in-season tournament court 👀 Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/qalYPSDrxi — Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) October 30, 2023 Houston #Rockets In-Season Tournament […]

Stephen Curry did Stephen Curry things Sunday night to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 106-95 win over Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets on the road. Not only that, but Curry also unleashed a savage troll job on Brooks, who, like his teammates, couldn’t do anything to cool down the two-time Most Valuable […]

Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a 106-95 win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, scoring 24 points including four 3-pointers down the stretch. He also put Rockets guard Dillon Brooks into a blender late in the contest, crossing him up before scoring the dagger 3-pointer with just over three minutes remaining. […]

It was really just a matter of time, but Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson finally did it. Along with his Splash Brother Stephen Curry, he’s now part of the Top 10 on the all-time 3-pointers list. Thompson achieved the feat on Sunday in their showdown with the Houston Rockets. The veteran sharpshooter entered the […]

Just when Victor Wembanyama critics appeared to be on the brink of collectively exclaiming “I told you so,” the 19-year-old French phenom turned the tables. It’s a measure that spilled onto the court in Friday night’s 126-122 overtime win versus the Houston Rockets and is one of five things to take away from the top […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for this scary Halloween weekend matchup in the NBA. We’ll see Western Conference powers face off as the Golden State Warriors (1-1) will take on the Houston Rockets (0-2). Check out our NBA odds series for our Warriors-Rockets prediction and pick. The Golden State Warriors are 1-1 heading into […]

HOUSTON – The 126-121 loss in overtime against the San Antonio Spurs was certainly winnable to say the least. However, due to costly plays by expected stars in Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. down the stretch, the Houston Rockets now face a 0-2 hole to start the season, with a home opener set on […]

The hype surrounding San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is almost unlike any other; at 7’4, his incredible blend of shot-creating skills and elite defense make him such a tantalizing prospect, and Wembanyama, in his brief career thus far, has made believers in millions who believe he’ll reach his potential. But Houston Rockets wing Dillon […]

It’s confirmed. Victor Wembanyama is him. The San Antonio Spurs rookie is off to a promising start to begin his NBA career, showing well in preseason and then having a solid regular season debut a couple of nights ago. While there’s no question Wemby will have a bit of growing pains as he gets used […]

The San Antonio Spurs host the Houston Rockets for their second home game of the 2023-24 NBA season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Spurs prediction and pick. Wednesday night saw the highly-anticipated NBA debut of Victor Wembanyama. It wasn’t the debut many expected it to be, as the San Antonio […]

Chris Paul didn’t exactly have the best of games in his regular season debut for the Golden State Warriors. He may have shown some immense playmaking chemistry with some of his new teammates en route to dropping nine dimes, This is what the Point God does; he makes his teammates better by virtue of sharing […]

The NBA season is officially back! The Houston Rockets open up the season visiting the Orlando Magic. This game wlil continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

Last week, the Houston Rockets struck a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, trading Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second-round picks in exchange for Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. This was a move the Rockets made in order to get rid of Porter, as he had become a distraction to the team amid his […]

The Houston Rockets underwent several changes this offseason. They added more of a veteran presence in free agency with the signings of Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jock Landale Jeff Green and Reggie Bullock. The Rockets had been one of the youngest teams in the NBA and now they have vets in place to help guide […]

The Houston Rockets will start off their 2023-24 NBA regular season run with a matchup against the Orlando Magic on Oct. 25. The Rockets ended their 2023-24 preseason schedule with a 4-1 record. They ended their schedule with a 110-104 win over the Miami Heat on Friday. Houston guards Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet scored […]