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The Houston Rockets’ 2023-24 season looked dead in the water when they lost Alperen Sengun to a serious knee injury in early March. But the Rockets had no quit in them; they rattled off 10 straight victories to come to within one game of the Golden State Warriors for the 10th spot in the Western […]

The Western Conference has been chock-full of interesting storylines, emerging superstars and drama, so it is only fitting that the Houston Rockets (38-36) swoop in to give fans one more big plot twist at the end of the regular season. They used a stunning 11-game winning streak to catapult themselves into the NBA Play-In Tournament […]

The Dallas Mavericks won their seventh consecutive game on Sunday, earning a 125-107 road victory over the Houston Rockets. While speaking to the media, Rockets head coach Ime Udoka had only positive things to say about Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. Udoka had no shortage of praise for the Mavs guard, as he even referred to […]

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 […]

After an on-court altercation with Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn on Saturday, Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was suspended for one game. The scuffle occurred early in the second quarter after the two got physical at the top of the key as the Rockets brought the ball up the court. Dunn threw the first […]

The Houston Rockets destroyed the Utah Jazz on Saturday night to continue their recent torrid stretch, as the 147-119 victory was their eighth straight win, and tenth in the past 11 games. As has been the case as of late, Jalen Green was leading the way for Houston, and his latest big game drew him […]

The Houston Rockets battled the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, knocking off the Eastern Conference cellar dwellers by a score of 135-119. The victory knocked the Wizards further down the totem pole where they now reside at the bottom of the East behind the Detroit Pistons. Meanwhile the Rockets continue to thrill their fans with […]

On Sunday night, fans of the Houston Rockets mourned the fact that Alperen Sengun’s 2023-24 season appears to be over after Sengun sustained a severely sprained ankle and a bone bruise to his knee after a hard fall in the dying embers of their 112-104 win over the Sacramento Kings. Sengun has been on quite […]

The Houston Rockets have gotten strong play in recent months from rising star center Alperen Sengun, but the injury bug has become a recent concern for the talented big man. His situation has prompted a strong take from Coach Ime Udoka as the Rockets head down the stretch run of an up-and-down season. Sengun’s injury […]

The Houston Rockets’ GM Rafael Stone spoke recently on the success of his young stars Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, and judging by his comments his expectations are high for both players. The Rockets’ potential offseason plans were recently spotlighted. Injuries to Sengun and Cam Whitmore have caused static within the Rockets’ team and organization […]

The Houston Rockets have undoubtedly been a better team this season.  They equaled their win total from last season, twenty-two wins, with a convincing victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on January 29th, and 36 games still remaining. In hindsight, this should be a positive result. It would certainly be nice if Houston could carry […]

The Houston Rockets are currently 22-24, and they sit a half game out of the last play-in spot in the Western Conference, but the team is reportedly pursuing star players ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA Trade Deadline in an attempt to win now, according to The Athletic. It might surprise some, but the Rockets […]

For most of their Wednesday night contest against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Houston Rockets were the better team. But they ended up giving up 41 third quarter points to allow Portland back into the game, and a last-second three from Jerami Grant in the fourth forced overtime, where the Blazers would eventually end up […]

In an exclusive update on January 22, 2024 from TMZ, Nia Long has emerged victorious in her custody battle with ex-boyfriend, NBA coach Ime Udoka. The judge ruled in favor of Nia. Therefore, granting her not only monthly child support but also a significant portion of parenting time for their child. The court’s decision, as […]

Before Ime Udoka became a head coach in the NBA, he was an assistant coach. One of his stops as an assistant was during the 2019-2020 season with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was there for one season but was able to work with Sixers rising star Joel Embiid. Now as the head coach of the […]

Defense has been the driving force behind the Houston Rockets’ turnaround under first-year coach Ime Udoka in 2023-24. You certainly wouldn’t have known it on Sunday, though, when the Boston Celtics ran right through the Rockets en route to a 145-113 victory during Udoka’s initial return to TD Garden. After the game, the former Celtics […]

Two years ago, the Boston Celtics reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years. It was the first year that Ime Udoka was head coach of the Celtics and the team seemed poised to contend for years to come. But Udoka was suspended the following season for the entire year and the […]

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets are in Beantown Saturday night for a showdown against his former team. It got interesting inside the TD Garden even before tip-off when Udoka’s name was mentioned in the team introduction, as Celtics fans showered him with a blend of cheers and boos. Scattered cheers and boos for Ime […]

The Boston Celtics have been the NBA’s best team as the season approaches the halfway point. They have been undefeated through their first 18 home games, and they appear to be at the top of their game despite getting blown out by the Milwaukee Bucks January 11. Former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has a […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is making his return to Boston after departing from the Celtics in an unusual farewell. Udoka dealt with a scandal as a head coach that led him toward an opportunity in Houston, despite having success with the Celtics. The Rockets are set to face the Celtics on Saturday night. […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was only with the Boston Celtics for one season, but he made a lasting impact on his players. Celtics star Jayson Tatum became particularly close with the 46-year-old coach, as Udoka pushed him and helped him make his first All-NBA team in 2022. Tatum and Udoka will have a […]

The Chicago Bulls looked like they were going to have a frustrating year after the first month or so of the season, but the team has done a great job of turning things around, and they have been playing like a playoff team as of late. The Bulls were 5-14 at one point this season, […]

On Friday night, the Boston Celtics routed the Utah Jazz, 126-97. This was nothing out of the ordinary for the 2023-24 C’s, however, the personnel for this game could’ve looked very different if not for one interview question. Following the blowout win, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla revealed that he could’ve been on the Utah […]

The Houston Rockets were once seen as a team that was in the late stages of a rebuild. Their squad was still young. But, moves started clicking once Ime Udoka landed there. Fred VanVleet also arrived along with Dillon Brooks to take the team into better entries in the win column. However, it was the […]

The Rockets knocked off the Pistons on Monday in a 23-point win that has NBA fans buzzing. The Rockets put up 136 points on a night when Coach Ime Udoka’s team showed off its incredible potential as one of the most talented teams in the Western Conference. The Rockets withstood a 19-point barrage from Pistons […]

The Houston Rockets are on a two-game losing skid. Ime Udoka and his squad hope to turn things around against the Philadelphia 76ers as Joel Embiid is not playing. But, they will still need some reinforcements to come back to climb up the Western Conference standings. Jabari Smith Jr. and Dillon Brooks are players who […]

The Houston Rockets have done a good enough job of being competitive during the 2023-24 season thus far. The hiring of new head coach Ime Udoka has worked out for the best, while the additions of Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks via free agency have given them a defense-first identity, helping turn things around for […]

This past offseason, the Houston Rockets had a goal and that was to add meaningful veterans to a young team in desperate need of guidance and leadership. One of those vets the Rockets added was Dillon Brooks. Brooks was unfairly scapegoated for the Memphis Grizzlies’ failures and he’s been a major boost to the Rockets […]

Dillon Brooks has seen his fair share of fines from the NBA over the years. Now, both he and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka are having to write a check to the league office. On Tuesday, the NBA announced that Brooks has been fined $35,000 and Udoka has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate […]

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets really had a chance to spoil this historic night. During the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo passed NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most rebounds in Milwaukee Bucks history. On top of that, the newly acquired Damian Lillard scored 39, and both Rockets forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka were ejected after […]

Ime Udoka isn’t one to hold back his words. Making headlines two weeks ago due to his verbal altercation with LeBron James, the outspoken Houston Rockets head coach once again let his thoughts be heard. This time, it was about a non-call that presided over an elbow received by Fred VanVleet in Houston’s 128-119 loss […]

It’s common knowledge that ex-Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka didn’t exactly leave the organization on good terms after having an improper relationship with a staffer. Plus, his relationship with actress Nia Long ended because of it. But despite Udoka’s rocky exit, Jayson Tatum appreciated all that he did for the Celtics in his lone […]

The Houston Rockets picked up a surprising upset victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, registering a 114-106 victory over the defending champions. After the game, though, the Rockets couldn’t get out of Denver quick enough, leading to a hilarious video from Tari Eason as Fred VanVleet and Ime Udoka tried to escape the […]

Although head coach Ime Udoka is no longer with the Boston Celtics, it’s clear he made a profound impact on the best players in the team. Beantown star Jayson Tatum gave Udoka his props on the Point Forward podcast, saying he was integral to Boston’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals. While Udoka was suspended […]

HOUSTON – Flying in from a long road trip, the Houston Rockets are back at home as they prepare for Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. During their practice on Monday, forward Dillon Brooks and coach Ime Udoka spoke about the recent matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, mainly citing the abysmal officiating performance. […]

In the world of sports, there are certain words that cannot be uttered without some form of retaliation being expected. Following a heated exchange between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka, people on social media did their best to lip read what the latter supposedly said leading up […]

HOUSTON – Another Houston Rockets road loss. At this point, it’s beginning to look comical. An 8-9 overall record without a win on the road continues to spell more trouble with coach Ime Udoka’s squad. Initially, it didn’t appear as such. The Rockets led as many as nine points against the Los Angeles Lakers with […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is not happy about one thing in their ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday: Houston’s physicality, or the lack thereof. The Rockets boast one of the best defenses in the NBA in 2023-24. They are pesky defenders and have been known to annoy the hell out […]

On Saturday night, the Houston Rockets took on the Los Angeles Lakers and ultimately lost 107-97. However, all of the attention is on Ime Udoka and LeBron James. The two were seen conversing with one another and it led to Udoka being ejected from the game. James received a technical foul, but was able to […]