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After selecting Amen Thompson in the NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets are now focused on building out their roster for Ime Udoka’s first year as head coach. However, as Udoka comes to Houston, the Rockets will be sending a once promising player out of town. Houston has waived Daishen Nix, via Kelly Iko of The […]

With the Houston Rockets looking to accelerate their rebuild, myriad free agents have emerged as potential free agent signings for a team with plenty of young talent. Chief among those prospective players have been names such as James Harden, Fred VanVleet, and Kyrie Irving. Despite the Rockets selecting a true point guard in 6-foot-7 Amen […]

The endless outpouring of rumors about whether aging star James Harden will stay with the Philadelphia 76ers or rejoin the Houston Rockets is almost over. The 33-year-old has now made a decision, and his future gets even more questions. Harden has opted in to his $35.6 million dollar option, although the two sides will work […]

Wednesday, it was reported by Kelly Iko of The Athletic that the Houston Rockets, who have oft been tabbed as a rumored destination for James Harden during this summer’s free agency period, are now likely out of the running for the superstar guard. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston is no longer an option for James,” Iko […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft taking place last week, the NBA world now turns their attention to free agency. While considered a weaker free agent class compared to previous years, quite a bit of movement is expected as many playoff contending teams look to finally get over the hump with one key addition. There are […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly out of the running for James Harden in free agency, but it is now expected by the league that the Rockets will land two key players when free agency opens on Friday. “It would be a legitimate leaguewide surprise now if Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks don’t strike verbal agreements […]

The Houston Rockets have officially made a decision on the final season of Kenyon Martin Jr.’s four-year, $6.1 million deal. Per Kelly Iko of The Athletic, GM Rafael Stone has elected to exercise their $1.9 million team option on the 22-year-old. This decision comes amid serious speculation that the Rockets were considering the possibility of […]

With the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets among the NBA teams with the most projected cap space this offseason, both franchises will have plenty of free agent options to choose from as they look to take the next step forward as a franchise. For the Kings — who have also been tied to multiple stars […]

Going back to the NBA season, the Houston Rockets have been a rumored destination for James Harden in free agency, but the Rockets are now rumored to be out of the running for Harden ahead of free agency opening on Friday, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “In recent days I’ve understood that Houston […]

James Harden will have to finally make his decision between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets once NBA free agency gets going on Friday. Despite the hype surrounding Harden’s next deal, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo believes Harden is far from a max-contract player for the Sixers, Rockets, or any other team in the NBA, […]

The Toronto Raptors seem to be bent on keeping Fred VanVleet around for next season. The star point guard is one of the most coveted names in the market, and plenty of teams are lining up to sign VanVleet. One of the Raptors’ biggest competitors for VanVleet’s services are the Houston Rockets. After initially reporting […]

Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton have been garnering interest if the rumors are true surrounding NBA free agency, specifically from the Houston Rockets. However, now rumors are indicating that the Milwaukee Bucks are a in a ‘promising position’ to hold onto them both, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “In related news, league sources say that […]

How close are the Houston Rockets to completing their core of the future? Houston started assembling its young core of players when they selected guard Jalen Green with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Green averaged 22.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for the Rockets last season, leading Houston […]

The Houston Rockets made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two promising rookies in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. These additions are expected to bring much-needed athleticism to the team. While the Rockets’ draft choices received positive feedback overall, there is a question that casts a shadow over their endeavors. This article […]

Former Villanova basketball star Cam Whitmore has found a new home with the Houston Rockets, but the journey to that destination was anything but smooth sailing. Whitmore was a projected lottery pick in this year’s NBA Draft, with many experts expecting to see him in the top-10. But on draft night last Thursday, Whitmore tumbled […]

With NBA free agency looming on Friday, Brook Lopez is one of the bigger names on the market. As of right now, the Houston Rockets are big favorites to sign Brook Lopez away from the Milwaukee Bucks, via BetOnline. The Rockets sit at -150 to land Lopez if he opts to leave the Bucks. They […]

Rumors are that the Houston Rockets will be in play for several big name players in NBA free agency, including guys like Fred VanVleet, Brook Lopez and Dillon Brooks. In order to create more financial flexibility to meet their free agency wants, the Rockets are considering a trade of KJ Martin, reports Yahoo Sports’ Jake […]

James Harden’s links to the Houston Rockets in what would be a sensational reunion seem to have died down a bit of late. Harden seems intent on remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers — at the right price, of course — while for their part, the Rockets might also be looking elsewhere in terms of their […]

While Houston Rockets point guard Amen Thompson — the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — was introduced alongside 20th overall pick Cam Whitmore, his twin brother was in the crowd alongside his family to offer support. #Rockets rookies Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, and their families, including twin brother Ausar Thompson (back) […]

Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson loves watching the NBA, but you know what he doesn’t love? The cost of watching those games in League Pass! Thompson admitted as much in his introductory presser on Monday. As he expressed his love for watching basketball ever since he was a kid, Thompson couldn’t help but take a […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a superb 2023 NBA Draft. They selected two players who were originally both projected to go within the top 10 of the draft in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. Whitmore ultimately fell in the draft, which led to Houston selecting him as well. With a solid young core led by Jalen […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have started to gain traction in retaining James Harden in free agency, but the Houston Rockets aren’t completely out of the race yet. The guard has a decision to make shortly on his $35.6 million player option for next season and if he does turn it down, that means Harden becomes a […]

The Houston Rockets have several targets in free agency, though it’s worth noting that they are not trying to fill a specific position or need on their roster. According to the latest rumors, the Rockets are simply trying to get guys who’ll fit well with their current young core headed by Jalen Green, Jabari Smith […]

The Houston Rockets may have gotten one of the steals of the 2023 NBA Draft when they selected Villanova’s Cam Whitmore in the middle of the first round. Whitmore was still drafted in the first round but what makes him a possible steal is that he was lottery caliber player who was projected to be […]

The Houston Rockets feel fortuitous after rookie forward Cam Whitmore, a potential top-five pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, fell all the way to No. 20, where he was swiftly scooped up by Rockets general manager Rafael Stone. In the days following the draft, there have been multiple rumors about exactly why Whitmore was available […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made it clear soon after their season ended that they would be moving on from Dillon Brooks in free agency. While Brooks played a key role on the Grizzlies in recent seasons as a 3-and-D wing and a professional agitator, things turned ugly when he poked the bear against the Los Angeles […]

After all of the hype about James Harden returning to the Houston Rockets cropped up this past season, now the winds are blowing toward a return to the Philadelphia 76ers. Marc Stein reiterated this in his Sunday newsletter and explained one of the reasons why the Sixers are in good shape when it comes to […]

The Houston Rockets have already been linked to a number of names in 2023 NBA free agency, with James Harden being the most notable. While momentum is currently swinging toward Harden returning to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Rockets have no shortage of other targets to chase with their roughly $60 million in projected cap space, […]

How did the Houston Rockets fare in the 2023 NBA Draft? The Rockets began building the framework of a fun, young starting five with the selection of guard Jalen Green with the No. 2 pick in 2021 and Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. with the No. 3 pick in 2022. Green, a member of the […]

The Houston Rockets had arguably one of the best overall drafts in 2023. They were able to land Amen Thompson with the fourth overall pick before later selecting a player who was originally projected to go within the top 10 in Cam Whitmore. Because of injury concerns, Whitmore fell in the 2023 NBA Draft, but […]

Step into the world of potential enveloping Houston Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore. Brace yourself for an in-depth analysis that reveals why Whitmore is poised to become a true game-changer in the NBA. From his collegiate accomplishments to intriguing player comparisons, we delve into the story of this potential rising star. Selected as the No. 20 […]

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone and the hopes and dreams of many players have finally become reality. Now that all the dust has settled, the talk now turns to which teams made out well, which teams maybe did not so well and which teams came away with absolute steals. Every draft there […]

Count Houston Rockets fan favorite Alperen Sengun among the quartet of NBA players expected to play for Turkish national team in the FIBA Pre-Qualifying Olympic Tournament from Aug. 12-20, according to EuroHoops. Sengun will be joined by fellow NBA fraternity members Cedi Osman of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Furkan Korkmaz of the Philadelphia 76ers and Omer […]

By hiring Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets signaled their intention to be a serious basketball team; By grabbing Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore in the 2023 NBA Draft, they signaled their intention to be an obscenely fun one. The undisputed winners on Thursday night (non-Spurs edition), the Rockets grabbed two of the very best players […]

The Houston Rockets organization and fan base are both rightly excited after selecting Overtime Elite point guard Amen Thompson with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. One of the most exhilarating prospects in recent memory due to what could become a signature blend of breathtaking athleticism and cerebral playmaking at 6-foot-7, Thompson […]

The Houston Rockets are “close” to hiring former San Antonio Spurs center Tiago Splitter as an assistant for Ime Udoka’s staff, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. Splitter and Udoka were on staff with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021-22. Splitter has been with the Nets since the 2019-20 season. Udoka has also reportedly brought three […]

The 2023 NBA Summer League schedule has been released, and a few highly anticipated matchups stand out among the rest. The July 9 showdown between the Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons is getting special attention after the 2023 NBA Draft. Rockets rookie Amen Thompson and Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson are expected to go head-to-head in […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is in the books, which means it’s time to decide the winner and the losers of the annual event. Because draft night is supposed to be about positive vibes and hope for the future, let’s start with the NBA draft winners. These teams (and one coach) crushed draft night and came […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson are bringing a new blend of double trouble to the NBA. The Thompson twins, a pair of 6-foot-7, uber-athletic wings from Oakland, were respectively drafted fourth overall by the Houston Rockets and fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Thompsons became the […]