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With the second round of the NBA playoffs over, every team that deployed a high-impact rookie has already been eliminated. Still, the 2023 NBA Draft class lived up to expectations. A generational prospect (Victor Wembanyama) proved that he was worth the hype, and a number of young teams have exciting young cores to look forward […]

The 2023-2024 NBA regular season has concluded, paving the way for the playoffs. During this period, NBA awards will be distributed throughout the postseason. For the Houston Rockets, this opens up contention for the NBA Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team honors. Most casual and avid pro basketball fans will agree that Victor Wembanyama […]

After winning 11 straight games, the Houston Rockets lost four straight and have been eliminated from contention for the play-in tournament. The Rockets had a second chance to make their play-in hopes interesting on Sunday following the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks 48 hours earlier. However, a horrid collapse befell the Rockets […]

The Houston Rockets are trying to make a run for the play-in tournament as they take on the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. However, things took a turn after star rookie, Amen Thompson, was ejected from the game for shoving Maxi Kleber. Early on in the contest, Thompson blatantly pushed Kleber to the ground. Game officials […]

With 10 games left in the season entering Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets have won 10 straight. Defying expectations at two games above .500, a first since January 15th, they are within striking distance of the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. Houston’s surge is largely credited to guard Jalen […]

It’s late March, and the best team this month are the Houston Rockets. Sporting a 9-1 record and a seven winning streak, the Rockets are surging into play-in contention out of nowhere. Currently, the Rockets are 2.5 games behind the final spot with thirteen games left in the regular season. There’s much to admire about […]

Any time a player’s name is placed in the same sentence as Michael Jordan, it reflexively forces everyone to do a double-take. It doesn’t matter if you’re saying that this player’s game is stylistically similar to MJ’s, or if over the course of a season or a long stretch of games their numbers were similar, […]

During the All-Star break, head coach Ime Udoka publicly mentioned that discussions were underway regarding adjustments to the Houston Rockets’ rotation, given their ongoing issues since the start of 2024. Whether it’s poor perimeter defense, injury woes or offensive inconsistency, the Rockets have work to do in order to attempt reaching play-in contention. However, following […]

The Houston Rockets found a way to beat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. It was an exciting game as some of the rookies on the roster stepped up in a big way. After the contest, Amen Thompson couldn’t help but hype up his teammate, Cam Whitmore, after the two had another solid outing. Thompson […]

The Houston Rockets finally ended a four-game losing skid with a 105-103 victory at home Monday night over the visiting New York Knicks. But there’s another drought the team ended, with Houston youngster Amen Thompson becoming just the first rookie in over four decades to amass at least 10 rebounds, five assists, and five steals […]

There are less than two weeks until the inaugural NBA All-Star game, and Commissioner Adam Silver just released the Rising Stars roster. Notable rookies include Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Jaime Jacques Jr. Predictably enough, each of these three rookies currently rank top three in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting. On the unpredictable, […]

The Houston Rockets faced the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, beating them 127-126 in an overtime thriller to finally get back to their winning ways after a forgettable 1-5 road trip. Potential All-Star Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. notched a double-double as the duo combined for 61 […]

HOUSTON – In a game against the Brooklyn Nets, trouble brewed for the Houston Rockets. First, they still played without their starting small forward, Dillon Brooks, who has been sidelined with an oblique strain for over a week. To make matters worse, Tari Eason’s ongoing leg soreness was downgraded from questionable to out, leaving the […]

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 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 […]

The Houston Rockets are a whopping sixth in net rating so far this season, a stark change that shows they’re raring to compete every night this season after several tough years of rebuilding. The acquisitions of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks have been a boon for this franchise, with both players providing an important veteran […]

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 […]

The 2023 NBA Draft Class is a bit loaded with talent scattered all the way to the very last pick. Their careers have yet to unravel but some all-time greats like Draymond Green are already having a hard time with them. In particular, the Golden State Warriors star is having trouble with Victor Wembanyama, Amen […]

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 — 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 officially parted ways with Kevin Porter Jr. on Tuesday, sending the embattled guard and a pair of second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo. The Thunder immediately released Porter, a formality after he was charged with second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault in mid-September following […]

The Houston Rockets took on the San Antonio Spurs in a marquee preseason tilt Monday night that had diehard NBA fans switching away from Monday Night Football for the excitement of a matchup between two incredibly talented rookies. The Rockets have arguably their most talented team in years under former Celtics boss Ime Udoka, but […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is just right around the corner. That means it’s time for fantasy basketball managers to start preparing for their respective drafts. Most managers will place their focus on targeting star players like Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, or Giannis Antetokounmpo who put up gaudy stat lines for their teams every […]

The Houston Rockets were wheeling and dealing this offseason by spending an exorbitant amount of money to sign several veteran free agents. They signed Fred VanVleet to a monstrous three-year, $130 million contract and gave Dillion Brooks a four-year, $86 million deal a day later. After that, they signed Jeff Green to a two-year $16 […]

When James Harden was the featured star of the Houston Rockets, this team was always one of the final squads standing in the playoffs, right on the cusp of the NBA Finals. However, Harden and the Rockets were never able to break through, resulting in the franchise taking a step back. Three seasons have come […]

There are still over two months until the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. However, the new season cannot come around soon enough for Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson, as he is ready to put his talents on display for the entire NBA world. Taken third overall by the Blazers this offseason, Henderson enters […]

This year’s NBA Draft was unique not only because it brought French phenom Victor Wembanyama to the NBA, but because Ausar Thompson and Amen Thompson were drafted back-to-back in the first-round. In fact, they became the first pair of brothers to be selected as Top 5 picks in the same draft since the 1976 ABA […]

Houston Rockets point guard Amen Thompson’s a phenomenal talent whose blend of athleticism, feel, skill, and two-way upside has him feeling like perhaps the most exciting Rockets rookie in recent memory. Those feelings were only enhanced after his 2023 NBA Summer League performance, as the 6-foot-7 floor general recorded 16 points, five assists, four blocks […]

After adding a couple of household names to elevate the team defensively and amassing one of the best young cores in the NBA, the Houston Rockets and their fans can’t wait for the 2023-24 season to start. Especially with Rockets face of the franchise Jalen Green locked-in all summer, looking to take his game to […]

The Houston Rockets’ Summer League opener in Las Vegas was highly anticipated, with fans eager to see the team’s new draft picks in action. The Rockets won in their first 2023 NBA 2K24 Summer League game, beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 100-99. Houston’s roster included Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, who were selected fourth and […]

It’s safe to say that Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson won’t play another game in the 2023 NBA Summer League. Amen Thompson’s Summer League debut Friday was ended prematurely because of an ankle injury. An MRI determined that the Rockets’ guard has a Grade 2 ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s Marc Spears. Thompson is expected […]

Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson had his NBA Summer League debut spoiled after limping off with an apparent injury. Take a look, via Ben Golliver: Rockets’ Amen Thompson hurting on his way to the locker room pic.twitter.com/oWu5hf6PGW — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 8, 2023 It does appear to be an ankle injury: Amen Thompson exited […]

The Houston Rockets made two of the biggest free agent signings this offseason, bringing in star guard Fred VanVleet and renowned defender Dillon Brooks in their effort to reach the playoffs as soon as possible. Moves that generated plenty of buzz for the dollar amount as much as their names, the Rockets clearly put their […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]