The Ja Morant trade rumors are getting louder amid drama with Memphis and its coaching staff. The Grizzlies are a disappointing 4-6 to start the season, and the star point guard has lost his joy, according to talks with reporters following a call-out to the coaches that saw him get suspended for a game.
Since the arrival of Ime Udoka in 2023, the Houston Rockets have typically not blown the doors off opponents offensively. They generally muck the game up and grind teams down, giving them a full-on defensive bloodbath for 48 minutes. Most of the time, teams can't hang.
The Houston Rockets have done many things right the last two seasons since moving on from the rebuilding years after the James Harden trade. The Rockets have become one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, going from the bottom five in the league in 2022-23 to a top-five team last season.
The Houston Rockets have a point guard problem. Well, not really. At times, it's been mitigated. Other times, it's stuck out like a sore thumb. The better way to coin it is that they have a point guard deficit. Fred VanVleet would've been perfect with this version of the Rockets' offense but Ime Udoka won't have that luxury.
Mass amnesia is a hypothetical phenomenon that doesn’t have a real-world example: Unless we’ve all forgotten about something, that is. That said, some circumstances can feel like a case of mass amnesia.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The Houston Rockets’ rather cramped offense is still a work in progress. This was evident in Friday night’s game, a loss against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Houston Rockets dropped a highly-anticipated rivalry game against the San Antonio Spurs for several reasons. For one, many normal elements of Houston's identity were not present; San Antonio took the initiative on the boards and on defense to force the Rockets into difficult situations.
The Houston Rockets headed into their Friday night matchup with the San Antonio Spurs riding high as they were on a five-game winning streak. The Rockets have brought the same defensive energy they had in the previous two seasons.
The Houston Rockets have built an identity since Ime Udoka took over as head coach over two years ago. After years of rebuilding, during which they struggled to make a winning culture, the Rockets were ready for a change after another season in which they lost more than they won.
Almost all of the focus among basketball fans is on the 2025-26 NBA season, which is well underway. However, while few are buzzing about a new G League season, there's a lot to look forward to.
Leading up to last night's 121-110 road loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets were the hottest team in the NBA, carrying a winning streak of five games.
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in need of a hype man. Other times, we need a jokester. Actually, we're always in need of a good laugh. Whether you've had a rough day at the office or you just want some good humor, there's always a need for a light-hearted personality.
The Rockets showed up to Friday night’s game with the San Antonio Spurs, but they barely played two quarters of actual basketball. Houston was crusing along in the second quarter up 11 points when the bottom fell out and the Rockets gave up a 12-0 an ugly run to end the second to go into halftime down 51-50.
It's no secret that the NBA is a player's league. Owners surely hate it but players dictate terms. Even if signed to a long-term contract, players can navigate their way out of deals.
Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie had 22 each as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Houston Rockets 121-110 on Friday in an NBA Cup clash between the Lone Star State rivals.
The 2021 NBA Draft could go down as one of the best in recent years. With the class already producing four All-Stars (with more expected to come), many of the team's selections ended up panning out, especially for the Houston Rockets.
Amen Thompson has undeniably established himself as a two-way force in less than three full seasons with the Houston Rockets. The scouting report on him
The past two weeks have been kind to the Houston Rockets, as they have won five straight while scoring 110+ points in each game – working their way to No.
The Houston Rockets are no longer sneaking up on anyone. With a 124–109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the team claimed its fifth straight victory, moving to 5–2 and solidifying its place among the NBA’s most complete squads early in the season.
The Houston Rockets are flying high after a fifth consecutive victory, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 124–109 on Wednesday night. Yet, one key piece of their frontcourt rotation was missing: Steven Adams, who sat out for the first time this season due to a lingering hip issue.
Amen Thompson scored a season-high 28 points with 10 rebounds and Alperen Sengun added 20 points and 16 boards to lead Houston to its fifth straight win, a 124-109 victory over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.
The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.