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On YouTubeHouston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 6
Three Reasons Why Rockets' Ime Udoka Deserves Coach of the Year Right Now
At 15-5, the Houston Rockets are legitimate title contenders. That may be an idea that shocks some, but for most people who knew this team well heading into the 2025-26 season, it's all going as expected.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Rockets HC Ime Udoka celebrates Kevin Durant for 31,000 point milestone
Ime Udoka had words of praise for Kevin Durant following the veteran star’s career milestone in the Houston Rockets’ blowout win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 4
The Ringer Lists Rockets' Ime Udoka as Potential Coach of the Year Nominee
Ime Udoka has been one of the league's best coaches since initially taking over as Boston Celtics head coach in 2021. Udoka's transparent style of communication resonates with players.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 2
Rockets' Ime Udoka Talks Jazz Loss, Key Performances From Reserves
In the latter half of the Houston Rockets' first back-to-back, they felt the full affect of the schedule in a 133-125 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 29
Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Praises Reed Sheppard's Development
It's safe to say that the Houston Rockets have found a viable replacement for Fred VanVleet in the form of a committee. With the veteran floor general out for the season due to a torn ACL, the Rockets have turned to players such as Amen Thompson, Josh Okogie, and most importantly, Reed Sheppard.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27
Rockets’ Ime Udoka reveals biggest secret behind Reed Sheppard’s breakout isn’t his bucket-getting
The Houston Rockets pushed deeper into the NBA Cup chase on a night when Reed Sheppard’s career-high became the clearest sign yet of his breakout and shifted his team’s momentum.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 26
Furious Suns fan takes LeBron James jab at Ime Udoka after Rockets register a blowout win
The Houston Rockets had no trouble dealing with the Phoenix Suns in their recent matchup. The Houston Rockets entered the clash without their superstar Kevin Durant, but it didn’t stop them from overwhelming the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 26
NBA Cameras Catch Ime Udoka’s Confrontation With Hostile LeBron James Fan
After cruising to a 114-92 win over the Suns, you’d expect Rockets fans to cheer and the opponents to grumble a bit, pretty standard stuff. But as HC Ime Udoka made his way to the locker room, a Suns fan couldn’t resist taking a personal jab, one that had absolutely nothing to do with the game itself.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25
Video shows Rockets coach Ime Udoka getting into it with a heckler
Ime Udoka took some time to engage with a heckler after Monday’s game.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25
Rockets’ Ime Udoka gets snippy with reporter pressing on Kevin Durant’s absence
The Houston Rockets didn’t need any extra storylines heading into battle with the Phoenix Suns, but Ime Udoka found himself pulled into one the moment Kevin Durant’s name surfaced.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25
Rockets coach Ime Udoka has an incident with Dillon Brooks during game
Ime Udoka let one of his former players hear it during Monday’s game. The Houston Rockets faced off on Monday against the Phoenix Suns. In the second quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Suns swingman Dillon Brooks put out a shoulder and knocked down Rockets center Steven Adams as Adams was running past him.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 24
Suns’ Dillon Brooks has message for Rockets coach Ime Udoka
PHOENIX– After another home victory, Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks couldn’t help but keep his eyes on Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. When Brooks was traded to the Suns as part of the Kevin Durant trade, he left one of the top head coaches in Ime Udoka.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 22
Views From the Game: Houston Rockets Fall to the Denver Nuggets 112-109
The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with the Denver Nuggets winners of ten out of their last eleven games. The Rockets are coming off another impressive win this time over one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 20
Aaron Holiday Proves Rockets' Ime Udoka Right in Gritty Win
Although Aaron Holiday is in his third season with the Houston Rockets, he hasn't quite been a key role player. Far from it, actually. Not necessarily because he isn't capable, but more so because of the minimal role and playing time.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 18
Rockets Practice Report: Houston Prepares for Matchup With Cavaliers
The Houston Rockets have been on a roll since starting the season 0-2 the Rockets are winners of eight out of their last nine games. The Rockets latest win was their toughest of the season.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 16
Rockets' Ime Udoka Shares Personal Motivation for Alperen Sengun
Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun has been putting the league on notice this season. It's quite possible that he could be headed to his first All-NBA bid.
Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / November 15
Rockets’ Ime Udoka Announces Unfortunate Tari Eason Development
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Houston Rockets were a team with big aspirations in a loaded Western Conference. However, injuries have taken a toll on the roster to open the year.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 14
What to Watch for in Rockets vs Trail Blazers NBA Cup Matchup
After bouncing back from their first group play loss against San Antonio, the Houston Rockets are heading into their second NBA Cup matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, following back-to-back wins.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Rockets debut 'tall ball,' but will it be enough to secure Kevin Durant another title?
The Houston Rockets tipped off the NBA season Tuesday with a towering five starting lineup that could make history, and it might also mark Kevin Durant’s final real chance to win a championship without the help of the Golden State Warriors.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 22
Houston, the Rockets have a starting lineup problem
The Rockets opened the 2025–26 season Tuesday night against the defending champion Thunder with more to prove than any team in the West.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19
Details emerge about Ime Udoka's new contract with Rockets
The Houston Rockets are betting hard on Ime Udoka.
Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / June 19
Report: Rockets coach Ime Udoka signs long-term extension
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka has agreed to a long-term contract extension, ESPN reported on Thursday. While no specific terms were cited in the report, ESPN said the deal would make Udoka one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 11
Report: Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Wasn’t Interested In Knicks Job
According to Ben DuBose, Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka wasn’t interested in the New York Knicks job. The Knicks asked the Rockets if they could interview Udoka and were denied. The Rockets made the playoffs this year for the first time since 2020.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 4
Knicks eyeing two long-shot head-coaching candidates
The Knicks have their eyes set on two well-established veteran NBA head coaches.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24
Rockets HC sends stern warning to Warriors after Game 2 win
The Warriors looked small and helpless against a Rockets squad that thrives when it imposes its will physically.
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