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Wednesday night will mark Jalen Green‘s second straight missed game for the Houston Rockets due to a calf injury. The second-year shooting guard is currently dealing with a contusion in his right calf which will force him to miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The good news for Rockets fans, however, is that […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green went off on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and sure enough, the whole NBA world is in awe. Green exploded for a career-high 42 points in the contest to help propel the Rockets to the 119-114 win over the Timberwolves. Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell had 31 and 30 respectively, […]

John Wall recently made some eye-opening revelations about what has been a very colorful career in the NBA. He threw some major shade on the Houston Rockets for their decision to tank during his tenure with the squad. So much so, that it even prompted a clap back from ex-teammate Justin Patton after being thrown […]

Houston Rockets players Jalen Green and Jae’Sean Tate have both been suspended by the NBA following a heated altercation against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Green and Tate will both be serving a one-game suspension. Rockets teammates Garrison Mathews and Tari Eason plus Kings guard Malik Monk were all fined but spared from suspension, per […]

Despite the “tanking” status for 2022, the Houston Rockets have some drama on their plate in the last few weeks. Many fans were starting to be concerned that their young players weren’t developing the right way. Now, it seems like a former Rocket has confirmed what many have already observed: Jalen Green and Kevin Porter […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is quite proud after he forced a turnover from Phoenix Suns playmaker Chris Paul during their showdown on Tuesday. Paul is called the Point God for a reason. He is one of the best floor generals out there and has mastered the rules of the game, so it’s quite difficult […]

There are few players in the NBA that make the blood boil more than Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. Paul not only gets in the head of his opponents with his sneaky tactics, he is also constantly yapping at the ears of officials. Simply put, Paul has mastered the art of controlling the game. […]

The Houston Rockets embarked on a lengthy rebuild the moment they pulled the trigger on the trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, the Rockets have been one of the worst teams in the league and they remain as such, as they entered their Monday night match against the Philadelphia 76ers […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is turning into one of the most electrifying players right before our eyes. If you need proof, then look no further than his performance on Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Saying that Green put on a show would be an understatement, as he hogged the spotlight and entertained the […]

The Houston Rockets haven’t been a very good team to start the 2022-23 season, despite being led by the solid backcourt duo of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The Rockets entered their contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night with the worst record in the league at 3-14, which is why their eventual […]

The Houston Rockets just dropped back-to-back games after losing to the Golden State Warriors at home today. It was their fifth defeat in their last six games and their fourteenth loss overall this season. Right now, the Rockets sit at the very bottom of the Southwest Division and the entire Western Conference. Some people expected […]

The Houston Rockets drafted Jalen Green second overall in the 2022 NBA Draft for one primary reason: the young guard’s scoring potential is through the roof. For a team in the early goings of its rebuild, drafting someone who can put the ball through the hoop with the best of them is of utmost importance […]

Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. got into it late in the Houston Rockets’ close win over the red-hot Utah Jazz. The fiery moment was caught on camera with what seemed like some spicy words being exchanged. Jabari Smith and Jalen Green had words on the bench. (via @DeuceThomas) pic.twitter.com/wNxqPlnIGJ — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October […]

Things got pretty intense on Monday night as the Houston Rockets took on the red-hot Utah Jazz. A lot was on the line for Houston, who had yet to secure their first win of the season, and it’s quite understandable that emotions were running high. At one point, Rockets teammates Jalen Green and Jabari Smith […]

The Houston Rockets will not head into the 2022-23 NBA season with very high expectations. After finishing dead last in the league last season, the Rockets have nowhere to go but up. They will soar higher this season than they did last year but not by much. Here we will discuss four bold predictions for […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is a magician. He made that abundantly clear with an incredibly wild finish against the Indiana Pacers in preseason. Early in the first quarter of the game, Green attacked the basket in an attempt to throw a powerful slam. However, Myles Turner was there to stop him, forcing the Rockets […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is just a week away, so this might be the last chance to draft game-changing players in the fantasy basketball leagues. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić are names owners should focus on first, there are plenty of overlooked players that deserve some attention as Fantasy Basketball Sleepers. Those are the […]

Houston Rockets’ young star Jalen Green fired back at his critics that never played basketball on his Twitter account. “it be the mfs that never played basketball in they life to sit there and talk bout someone’s game,” Green tweeted. It is unclear what specific criticism he is responding to. There was a recent video […]

The Houston Rockets will be throwing it back this season with a very unique jersey. The team announced on Wednesday they will wear threads dedicated to the beginning of the franchise, which began in San Diego in 1967 before relocating to Houston in 1971: Greatness in every thread. pic.twitter.com/H9tpzrqwgP — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) August 31, […]

The Houston Rockets have a lot of young talent headlined by Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. However, the Rockets are far from ready to translate that talent into wins. Their key players are still acclimating to the NBA and are bringing in more rookies that will seemingly get lots of playing time. Green said […]

The Rockets acquired some shooting, defense, and playmaking with their three first-round picks in 2022. Their haul was headlined by Jabari Smith, who was the unanimous top selection up until a few hours before the draft. That makes for back-to-back extremely excellent drafts for the Houston Rockets. They also traded Christian Wood for the pick […]

While Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero must be feeling mad about getting taken to school by Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray at a pro-am game, at least he’s not getting taken to the woodshed by a literal kid just like Houston Rockets star Jalen Green, who got faked out of his socks by one of […]

High expectations won’t burden the Houston Rockets this coming season, but that doesn’t mean they’re not ready to rise. So far, the Houston Rockets haven’t made big moves in the 2022 offseason. They appear to have had another strong draft, though. Recall that Jabari Smith Jr. unexpectedly fell to them at No. 3. That’s enough […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green found himself on the receiving end of some backlash after he showed himself vibing to Miles Bridges’ music. Green uploaded a video of himself on his Instagram stories clearly enjoying while listening to Bridges’ rap song. While it doesn’t look like there’s anything wrong to the post of a 20-year-old […]

Jalen Green’s career with the Houston Rockets has been challenging, yet he has been up for it. He showcased some serious potential in his rookie season despite playing on a weak team. His hard work could lead the Rockets back to the playoffs eventually. Rockets general manager Rafael Stone is super excited to see Green […]

Houston Rockets star Jalen Green fielded media questions at the 2K23 House of Greatness event in Las Vegas. Although the event was fun with all of the stars testing out the new NBA 2K video game, Green took some time to share a message to fans of the Rockets.  “Stay tuned, stay excited, stay with […]

The NBA offseason rumors are heating up, especially with the Brooklyn Nets. Their stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could be on the move, which would drastically change the future of the franchise and would have a major impact on the Houston Rockets. Irving is the key, as he is at an impasse with the […]

The Houston Rockets are not taking off anytime soon. They will take time to rebuild, especially in this post-James-Harden era. And that time won’t go by fast. It will be a slow and slogging rebuild. Right now the blueprint in Houston is to acquire young players, shed hefty veteran contacts as much as possible, and […]

If there is one thing the Houston Rockets can expect from Jalen Green in his second season, it’s a better version of him. The young guard promised as much in his recent feature for the Rockets wherein he reflected on his first year in the NBA and what he has learned so far. The 20-year-old […]

Draft day is right around the corner with each team getting closer to making their franchise-altering decisions. The Houston Rockets have a massive decision to make as they hold the third overall pick. While they have been linked with Paolo Banchero for some time, there has been a push for other big names as well. […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is now just two days away and there is still some debate as to who could go number one overall to the Orlando Magic. Jabari Smith of Auburn looks like the best bet as of right now, but Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero are also in the mix. However, it appears […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching. Teams throughout the league are finalizing their game plans, while prospects are preparing to potentially begin their NBA careers. According to Philstar Global’s Alder Almo, Kai Sotto is back in the action. The NBA Draft prospect suffered an ankle injury during a workout with the Atlanta Hawks last […]

A year after taking Jalen Green with the 2nd overall pick, the Houston Rockets landed the No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. In this year’s class, three prospects are the consensus to go in the top three. These are Auburn Tigers star Jabari Smith Jr., Gonzaga Bulldogs stud Chet Holmgren, and Duke Blue […]

Houston Rockets fans probably wouldn’t have predicted that Jalen Green’s biggest rival this season has never played a single second in the NBA. Bill Simmons and his three fateful words against the Rockets rookie have circulated around NBA Twitter, drawing the ire of several NBA stars, including Jalen Green himself. After months of online buzz, […]

Bill Simmons painted himself as public enemy number one for Houston Rockets fans over his rather incendiary comments on rookie Jalen Green earlier this season. The outspoken former ESPN analyst turned founder of The Ringer blurted out the phrase “F–k Jalen Green” during an episode of his Bill Simmons Podcast. This was as he was making […]

Draymond Green is one of the NBA stars that are least afraid to criticize basketball media. The Golden State Warriors star recently called out Bill Simmons for trying to tear down Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green. Green reposted a ClutchPoints video discussing Simmons’ saying “F**k Jalen Green” as he and his co-hosts discussed All-Rookie teams on his […]

Even if the Houston Rockets wrapped up another campaign on a disappointing note, this rebuilding phase for the franchise is not surrounded all by negativity. There are some positive outlooks for this roster in the next few years and one of them would be the emergence of Jalen Green as a plausible franchise cornerstone for […]

Even before entering the NBA, the people knew that Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green could soar. His high school mixtapes were legendary. Look them up. So it’s not totally surprising when Green made several gravity-defying plays for the Rockets, including some in-your-face slams against taller defenders. In fact, the 20-year-old pogo stick tallied 69 dunks […]

It has been a very long season for the Houston Rockets and their fans. The season finished up Sunday with yet another loss. However, it did not come without a silver lining. Rockets rookie shooting guard Jalen Green dropped a career-high 41 points in Sunday’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 130-114. In doing so, Green […]