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The Houston Rockets are hiring former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, and NBA legend Magic Johnson took to Twitter to express his happiness for Udoka getting the job. “I reached out to Ime Udoka to say congratulations on accepting the Rockets head coaching job! Houston is getting a championship-caliber coach,” Magic Johnson said on […]

The Houston Rockets are officially hiring disgraced tactician Ime Udoka to be their next head coach, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Udoka had been one of the top candidates for the Rockets coaching gig, but he’s actually not the favorite. After the team fired Stephen Silas following another poor season, Nick Nurse was heavily linked […]

The Houston Rockets are projected to have $62-64 million in cap space this offseason and they already know at least one player they play to target in free agency. Plenty of attention will be on Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden because of his history with the Rockets. However, Houston is expected to pursue Brooklyn Nets […]

Some of the Brooklyn Nets faithful at Game 4 shared a unique chant with Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden when he was sent to the free throw line in the first quarter, showering the 33-year-old with “Off to Houston” shouts. Nets fans were chanting "Off to Houston" as James Harden was heading to the free […]

Nick Nurse is out as head coach of the Toronto Raptors. The coach led the team to an improbably NBA championship in 2019, and four years later, he’s looking for a new job. Nurse’s job search shouldn’t take all that long, though. A coach with his track record of success will be in-demand, and rumors […]

As James Harden tries to win a championship for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, his future playing career remains uncertain. Right now, the Houston Rockets are serious contenders to bring back the former MVP this offseason, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It certainly would make sense if Harden opted to stay in Philadelphia, […]

The Houston Rockets have drafted well over the past couple of seasons, but they still need to find a connector piece that can help the offense get easy buckets. In the 2023 NBA Draft, the Rockets should be able to do just that with their odds to land the second overall pick. However, though it […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks could become an unrestricted free agent this summer — and if that’s the case, the Houston Rockets should consider pursuing him. That’s the opinion of NBA scouts who believe the polarizing on-ball defender has the defensive mindset that would mesh well in this current Rockets team. “Dillon’s a good fit,” […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka taking over the job vacancy with the Houston Rockets. The organization decided to part ways with Stephen Silas last week following a disappointing campaign, and it now looks like Udoka is primed to take over for 2023-24. NBA insider Kelly […]

As the Houston Rockets continue to vet out a shortlist of candidates that they want to replace former head coach Stephen Silas, Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach and former NBA standout Sam Cassell has been requested for an interview, per the Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen. The Rockets are expected to initially interview about eight coaching candidates, […]

Paul George knows a great player when he sees one, and one young talent that has caught his attention is Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun. In a recent episode of the Podcast P with Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers forward spoke highly of Sengun. George even compared the Turkish national’s passing ability to […]

Life can change fast in the NBA, and the Houston Rockets are a classic example of how quickly things can go in either direction. In 2018, the Rockets were a game away from making it to the NBA Finals. Led by James Harden (who won the MVP that season and is now with the Philadelphia […]

The Houston Rockets finished the NBA season with a 22-60 record, tied for the worst in the Western Conference and second-worst in the entire NBA behind the Detroit Pistons. Right after the season ended, they fired head coach Stephen Silas, and now they are in the market for a new head coach. There have been […]

The Houston Rockets weren’t expected to have a good 2022-23 campaign, and considering how they finished with a 22-60 record, it’s safe to say they didn’t. While they will land a high draft pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft, head coach Stephen Silas found himself without a job at the season’s end, as the […]

The Houston Rockets are in a full-blown youth movement and, in turn, are prioritizing the development of their bevy of rising talents. While the likes of Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Jabari Smith, and Alperen Sengun all seem guaranteed to be built around for years to come, the same expectations are not as assured when […]

Despite his ugly exit from the Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka has remained a premier coaching candidate for any team who needs someone with experience of winning at the highest level. That much is proven true as the 45-year-old has been linked with a number of openings, including the one with the Houston Rockets and Detroit […]

Nick Nurse has been heavily linked with the Houston Rockets amid rumblings of his potential Toronto Raptors exit. Now, those talks have only intensified following Houston’s official firing of Stephen Silas, with the betting odds putting the champion tactician as a huge favorite to take over the Texas franchise. There are several other potential candidates […]

In his three years as head coach of the Houston Rockets, Stephen Silas didn’t have a great time. Originally hired in 2020 to lead a contender built around James Harden and Russell Westbrook, Silas instead quickly became the steward of one of the NBA’s most severe rebuilds once Westbrook and then Harden demanded trades. Stuck […]

The Houston Rockets are reportedly firing head coach Stephen Silas, and he spoke about potentially parting ways with the Rockets after the team’s final game of the season against the Washington Wizards. “I feel proud,” Stephen Silas said, via Mark Berman of Fox 26. “I wanted to be a head coach my whole life. I […]

The Houston Rockets’ 2022-23 campaign just ended, but before the Gatorade could even get poured out of the cooler, Stephen Silas was relieved of his duties as head coach. It’s interesting that it came as the Rockets took down the Washington Wizards, especially as Houston had been playing better as of late and Silas was […]

Right as the buzzer sounded on the Houston Rockets’ 2022-23 season, reports from The Athletic and ESPN announced the departure of head coach Stephen Silas. Silas had a fourth-year option for 2023-24 that will not be picked up. The coach will meet with Rockets general manager Rafael Stone on Monday to make things official. Houston […]

Nick Nurse has been heavily linked with the Houston Rockets amid rumblings that his time with the Toronto Raptors is coming to an end. Interestingly, it looks like Houston fans are welcome to the idea of having the champion coach come to town. With his Raptors contract set to expire after the 2023-24 season, Nurse’s […]

It’s the end of an era in Canada. After a disastrous season filled with endless mediocrity, Nick Nurse’s time as the Toronto Raptors’ coach seems to be coming to an end. Nurse, the coach of Toronto’s championship roster, is rumored to leave the team after this season. The most common destination (at least in the […]

It’s official. Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have now been eliminated from playoff contention after their gutting 115-112 loss against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. It’s a sad day to be a Mavs fan, and to add further insult to injury, it just so happens that Dallas has now helped set a never-bef0re-seen […]

The Houston Rockets (20-60) visit the Charlotte Hornets (26-54) on Friday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Hornets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Rockets-Hornets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Rockets-Hornets Odds Houston Rockets: -4 (-114) Charlotte Hornets: +4 (-106) […]

Nick Nurse has seen massive success with the Toronto Raptors, helping lead the organization to its first and only NBA Championship. However, with the end of Nurse’s contract nearing, a potential move to the Houston Rockets could be on the table. The Rockets are widely expected to fire head coach Stephen Silas, via Yahoo’s Jake […]

The Houston Rockets have a small free agent class this summer with only six players eligible to hit the market. Of those six players, only one — high-flying forward Kenyon Martin Jr. — is a starter, let alone a member of the rotation. However, while one would think that means the Rockets should keep KJ […]

The Houston Rockets may be linked to potential free agent James Harden, but their sights should extend far beyond that potential avenue. In fact, whether the Rockets were in the market for a star or not, there are other needs that they must address in order to play at an optimal level. After all, even […]

Nikola Jokic picked a terrible time to put up a clunker. To be fair, this was his first game back for the Denver Nuggets following a three-game injury layoff, but this still isn’t enough for fans to overlook the fact that he played terribly in a shocking loss to a 20-60 Houston Rockets side in […]

It’s always going to be a curious affair when a coach or player brings up their contracted unprompted. Even more so when its Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, who relays that he hasn’t heard anything from general manager Rafael Stone or owner Tilman Fertitta regarding his playing future, per Adam Spolane of SportsRadio 610. […]

The Denver Nuggets (52-26) visit the Houston Rockets (19-60) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Rockets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Nuggets-Rockets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Nuggets-Rockets Odds Denver Nuggets: -8.5 (-110) Houston Rockets: +8.5 (-110) […]

The Houston Rockets will be getting an early start on their offseason plans. At 19-60 they have the worst record in the Western Conference and the second-worst record in the NBA. In an era where tanking has become popular, that would almost sound good. However, as a proud franchise with a legacy to uphold, the […]

Like every team in the NBA, the Houston Rockets will be looking for ways to improve their roster this offseason, and rightly so. However, no matter what direction the Rockets go in with the player personnel, there is a singular truth that can’t be escaped. It’s time for Houston to move on from head coach […]

At 19-60, the Houston Rockets are well on their way to finishing at the bottom of the barrel in the West. It’s another lost season for the rebuilding Rockets, and at this point, it sounds like head coach Stephen Silas is now on his way out. A few big names have already popped up on […]

The Denver Nuggets have missed the services of Nikola Jokic for the last three games. The reigning back-to-back MVP has been dealing with a nagging calf injury that has kept him sidelined for the past week. With a matchup against the Houston Rockets coming up on Tuesday, it now seems that Jokic is headed for […]

This offseason, trades will fly, and Houston Rockets could be as fun a team as any to watch. Though unfortunate the Rockets had another season where they failed to reach the playoffs, the future of the team is bright. That’s just looking at who they already have on the roster. When factoring in their potential […]

The Houston Rockets may be about to change course, taking control of their destiny by refusing to wait for chance and going after players that will elevate them into playoff contention. Rumblings about whether or not the Rockets and James Harden are looking for a reunion have been met with rumors that Houston has another […]

Right now, the Los Angeles Lakers are still battling for a spot in the Play-In tournament in the West. They took a massive step toward this objective on Sunday after a blowout win over the Houston Rockets. LeBron James and Co. are now inching closer to securing a Play-In spot, and at this point, a Top 6 […]

LeBron James played just 29 minutes on Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took care of business against a hapless Houston Rockets side for a 134-109 win. LA cruised to victory in this one, and it provided the NBA’s all-time leading scorer more time to rest ahead of their upcoming back-to-back set on Tuesday and […]