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The Houston Rockets have moved into the No. 2 spot in the Western Conference standings, but for their next game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they will end up a little short-handed. Rockets wing Dillon Brooks picked up his 16th technical foul of the season automatically triggering a one-game suspension. Dillon Brooks will serve his suspension […]

Trade speculation surrounding Kevin Durant has intensified as the Phoenix Suns face an uncertain offseason. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Durant and the Suns are expected to work together on a potential trade this summer, with mutual interest already existing between the former MVP and five NBA teams: the New York Knicks, San Antonio […]

Houston Rockets fans have seen some of the best (and biggest) players in NBA history. Some of these players were the first to bring an NBA title to the Lone Star State, while others simply dominated and entertained in their era. But who are the best and greatest Rockets players in history? We’ll try to […]

NBA 2K25 Season 6 Details have arrived, with the latest season headlined by Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady. NBA 2K25 Season 6 features new content for MyCAREER and MyTEAM players. Furthermore, players can expect up to 80 new free rewards, split across both modes, which players can unlock when Season 6 arrives. Nevertheless, here’s […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers needed him most against the Houston Rockets, LeBron James was ready to heed the call. The Lakers are in a competitive race for one of the higher seeds in the Western Conference bracket. To do this, they needed a win against the Rockets, who are among the top three in […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the rising teams in the NBA. With a 49-26 record, they sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have the potential to make a deep playoff run, but if they don’t, then a trade for a star player could get them over the hump. The Memphis Grizzlies […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns suffered a brutal loss in Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The Suns fell in a 39-point blowout, unable to keep up with the Rockets on both sides of the ball. It also didn’t help that Houston shot lights out from the field, converting 57.1% of their total attempts […]

Stephen A. Smith did not approve of the referees’ decision to eject Dillon Brooks from the Houston Rockets game after a play involving Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. With less than five minutes left in the second quarter with the Rockets up 55-38, Brooks committed a hard foul on Durant. The officials called a technical […]

The Houston Rockets will travel to Southern California for a showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is a possible playoff preview at Crypto as we continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Lakers prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 148-90. Furthermore, the Lakers and Rockets have split the last 10 games. But […]

Entering Sunday’s game, an old battle between Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was ready. However, after only 11 minutes, Brooks was assessed two technical fouls and immediately ejected. DILLON BROOKS EJECTED 😳 Brooks was ejected after getting physical with Kevin Durant and Nick Richards 👀 Brooks directed some foul […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Suns prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns promises to be a thrilling contest. The Rockets, seeking their fifth consecutive road […]

The Houston Rockets’ recent nine-game win streak ended in a 116-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets, but retired forward Carlos Boozer still considers the Rockets the second-best team in the Western Conference. Behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, where Houston stands in second place in the standings, Boozer calls them the Thunder’s biggest threat in the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Rockets prediction and pick. Tuesday’s matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets promises to be intense. The Hawks, on a three-game win streak, face a […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Denver Nuggets and the Houston Rockets on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Lakers prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets promises excitement. The Rockets, riding an nine-game winning streak, host the Nuggets, who […]

On Friday night, the Houston Rockets had a chance to extend their winning streak to nine games at the expense of the coldest team in the league in the Miami Heat, who have lost nine games in a row heading into their contest. In the end, while there were some nervous moments, the Rockets triumphed […]

The Houston Rockets will be facing the Miami Heat tonight, and one of their key players is on the injury report. Amen Thompson is dealing with a left ankle sprain that has led him to miss the last six games for the Rockets. His presence is definitely missed, as he’s been one of the breakout […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick in the NBA as we’ll see the continuation of this cross-conference series between these two ball clubs. The Houston Rockets (45-25) will take on the Miami Heat (29-40) as Miami leads the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Heat prediction and pick. The Houston […]

With a loss to Xavier in the NCAA Tournament First Four, Texas is expected to fire head basketball coach Rodney Terry after just three seasons. Now in search of their next coach, the Longhorns are expected to explore all options, including Houston Rockets assistant Royal Ivey. While not likely to accept the job, Ivey is […]

The Golden State Warriors (39-29) have been nearly invincible with trade-deadline acquisition Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup, but Monday’s 114-105 home loss to a painfully shorthanded Denver Nuggets team proved that they are still mortal. A 14-2 record with Butler is still sensational, but this ugly showing highlights just how steep a climb back […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Magic prediction and pick. Wednesday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic promises to be intense. The Rockets, coming into Wednesday’s matchup riding some momentum, […]

Quentin Grimes replicated a Joel Embiid stat line in the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Monday night. In 38 minutes of action, Grimes finished with 46 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, and two steals. He shot 15-of-27 from the field, including 8-of-14 from beyond the arc. With that performance, Grimes joined Embiid […]

The Houston Rockets appeared headed for St. Patrick’s Day self destruction on Monday. The Philadelphia 76ers rolled to a 25-point lead in the third quarter. But Houston ends the night tying a franchise record. The Rockets erased that massive deficit to win 144-137 in overtime over Philly. Houston tied its previous best comeback of 2019 […]

The Houston Rockets surely expected much more of a cakewalk in their Monday night contest against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers that will now be without Paul George for the rest of the season. However, the 76ers simply did not roll over — much to the chagrin of a Rockets team that had to fight tooth […]

The Houston Rockets are having an exceptional season, and it’s been mostly because of their young guys and the development that they’ve shown. One of the players who is having a solid season is second-year player Amen Thompson, who has become a menace on defense and is starting to figure things out on offense. There […]

We’re set for a betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup on Monday’s slate of action. The Philadelphia 76ers (23-44) will visit the Houston Rockets (43-25) as both teams come in following a hard-fought win. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a 76ers-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

Jalen Green continues to showcase himself as one of the most explosive players in the NBA. Case in point, a highlight he had in the Houston Rockets’ latest matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Midway through the first quarter as the Bulls led 12-9, Green went on the fastbreak following an unsuccessful shot […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of NBA action as we take a look at this next cross-conference matchup. The Chicago Bulls will visit the Houston Rockets with HOU leading the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Rockets prediction and pick. The Chicago Bulls are currently tenth […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will go head-to-head on Friday night. The Mavs are looking to bounce back following a 126-116 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Dallas is looking to clinch a postseason spot, but will PJ Washington return from injury soon? Washington is dealing with a right ankle sprain. He […]

The Sacramento Kings will battle the Phoenix Suns on Friday at the Footprint Center. It will be a Pacific Division showdown as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Kings-Suns prediction and pick. The Suns lead the head-to-head series 146-106. However, the Kings are 6-4 in the past 10 games against the Suns, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will battle the Houston Rockets on Friday at the Toyota Center. It will be a Battle of Texas as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Mavericks-Rockets prediction and pick. The Rockets lead the head-to-head series 104-96. Yet, the Mavs are 7-3 over the past 10 games against the Rockets, including […]

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun is one of the most majestic players to watch in the league today. While he’s not the ultra-athletic type, Sengun can dominate his matchups in variety of ways. He has excellent footwork, great post-up skills and, of course, not to be forgotten is his elite court vision for a […]

On Wednesday night, a skirmish broke out between Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee during the second quarter of the Houston Rockets’ 111-104 win over the Phoenix Suns. Adams and Plumlee both got tangled up while battling on the boards, and things got heated — with Plumlee shoving Adams to the point where both men wrestled […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Rockets prediction and pick. Wednesday’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns promises to be intense. The Rockets, riding a three-game win streak, boast strong […]

The Houston Rockets are still fighting hard for homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs, but their hopes of doing so were dealt a huge blow in the aftermath of their 146-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Rising star Amen Thompson, who’s been playing some of the best two-way […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the Houston Rockets on Monday. It will be a throwdown at the Toyota Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Rockets prediction and pick. The Rockets lead the head-to-head series 39-32. Additionally, the Rockets are 6-4 in the past 10 games against the Magic, including 3-2 […]

The Houston Rockets had a brutal injury update on guard Reed Sheppard. Sheppard would be in a splint for about four weeks, as head coach Ime Udoka told media on the guard’s health, per the Associated Press’ Kristie Rieken. He said that the injury is to the top of his thumb and not the lower […]

The Houston Rockets hit the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Rockets-Pelicans NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Rockets-Pelicans Odds Houston Rockets: […]

The first few months of the 2024-25 season had the Houston Rockets believing that they were a serious threat to mount a deep playoff run in the loaded Western Conference. However, they have had their fair share of struggles since the start of the new year, and at present, they are mired in a worrying […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Pacers prediction and pick. The Houston Rockets visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in a clash of two teams looking to solidify their playoff positioning. The […]