The transition to the NBA can be a major challenge for young players. It can be a lot of waiting your turn and observing from the bench, a vastly different role than many players held in college.
Before his season came to a heartbreaking end on March 10, Alperen Şengün was having a career year with the Houston Rockets. He had established himself as Houston's best player.
General manager Rafael Stone has every reason to be happy this offseason. The Houston Rockets made a 19-game improvement during the 2023-24 season. The
After being selected with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Aaron Holiday had somewhat of an up-and-down start to his career. Before signing
Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka fell short of winning Coach of the Year honors. In fact, he didn't even finish in the top three. However, the minor recognition he received within his first year at the helm showcases his impact on the franchise.
Alperen Sengun finished third for Most Improved Player of the Year. However, if not for a season-ending ankle injury, Sengun may have ended his third season with the award.
Fresh off a rollercoaster season for Houston Rockets, Jalen Green is now set to earn his first post-rookie deal. Drafted in 2021 second overall, Green has long possessed top-tier talent, averaging 17.3 points and 2.6 assists on 43% shooting overall in his debut season.
Free agent guard and former first-round draft pick Kevin Porter Jr. said he would prefer to return to the NBA, but will stay put with PAOK in Greece if no such deal comes through.
Former NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. is reportedly open to re-joining the league. The 24-year-old currently plays for PAOK, a Greek basketball club. Porter has been out of the NBA for over a year due to assault allegations.
With the 2024 NBA Draft approaching, adding talent to a rising Houston Rockets roster is on the horizon. While the Rockets don’t necessarily need to draft a specific position — and should go best available — talent on the wing is what is most needed.
General manager Rafael Stone has his first significant decision to make when it comes to Jalen Green. After taking the former G League Ignite prospect with the No.
The Houston Rockets have amassed a wealth of talent in the last few drafts, with near-every player making an immediate impact from the jump. Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun made immediate contributions, and have both now evolved into quasi-cornerstones for the team.
The Houston Rockets are well positioned in the first-round of the 2024 NBA Draft, with a selection that is projected to be in the top 10. With that in
Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and assistant GM Eli Witus signed multiyear contract extensions with the franchise earlier this season.
In the Rockets' final game of the season, little-used Boban Marjanovic put up 12 points and one assist. Two assists if you count free chicken.
The Houston Rockets wrap up their season on Sunday, but the club feels like there is plenty to play for. The Rockets (40-41) won't be part of the postseason, but they can prevent a fourth straight losing season if they can defeat the host Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
Jalen Green totaled 26 points and nine rebounds for the visiting Houston Rockets, who took control in the second quarter and recorded a 116-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
An 11-game winning streak in March was not enough to put the Houston Rockets into playoff position, and the measuring stick of their improvement will be on display in the final weekend of the regular season.
The culture of the Houston Rockets officially changed when they hired Ime Udoka to become their next head coach during the 2023 NBA offseason. Udoka was going to bring a major change to the franchise, as the days of tanking for draft picks were over.
The Houston Rockets made their intentions clear for the 2023-24 NBA season with the moves they made in the preceding offseason. They wanted to start playing more competitive basketball, which started with hiring Ime Udoka as head coach.
The Warriors star can be petty when he needs to be.
Someone needs to check whether or not Rockets guard Jalen Green has actual rockets attached to his sneakers.
Boston, which has clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference, finished 12-4 last month. Houston, which is battling for a play-in tournament berth in the West, posted a 13-2 record in March.
The NBA Play-In Tournament field in the Western Conference is far from set. There are teams catching fire in recent weeks that will shake up the standings, with the Houston Rockets looking to crash the party.
With 10 games left in the season, the Warriors (38-34) and Rockets (37-35) are in a grueling battle for the tenth and final play-in position out West and the trash talk is heating up.
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