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Houston Rockets News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 25

Under the Hood: Game 2 at Rockets – Cade’s Turnovers

Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets sent plenty of double teams at Cade Cunningham last night, primarily in the second half.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 21

Rockets' All-Big Lineup Is Ime Udoka's Latest Experiment

The Houston Rockets have chosen one of the largest lineups in history to get their regular season run started against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Amen Thompson begins the season as one of the largest point guards in the league, along with four near seven-footers in the starting lineup.

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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.

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NBA News / Yardbarker

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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.

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.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 20

Ime Udoka Reveals Houston Rockets' Opening Night Starters

Leading up to the start of the regular season, the Houston Rockets have had perhaps the most questions regarding their rotation. Leading up to opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, many have wondered how they will navigate the starting lineup without Fred VanVleet.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Rockets' Ime Udoka Has Stern Message for 'Copycat' Teams Who Try to Replicate His System

Ime Udoka was asked about 'copycats' The Rockets boss had a stern take Houston's season opener is a big one The Houston Rockets made it to the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs only to lose to the Golden State Warriors in seven games.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18

Rockets HC Ime Udoka’s extremely confident claim will give opponents extra motivation

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets are preparing for the 2025-26 regular season. Houston has high expectations heading into the new campaign. The Rockets will play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday to begin the season.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18

Rockets Practice Report: Houston Prepares for the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Houston Rockets concluded their 2025 preseason with a 4-0 record after their 133-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets were able to see every active player on their roster through the four preseason games, including a dress rehearsal game in game three, where Ime Udoka went with his expected regular rotation.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 18

The Rockets Could Become The League's Best Transition Team

The Houston Rockets have been known for their defense since the start of the new era that came with the hire of head coach Ime Udoka. However, while the defense has been elite, the offense has not been near the same level as the other side of the ball.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 14

Houston Rockets' Seeding Won’t Matter as Much This Season

The Houston Rockets are halfway through their 2025 preseason schedule. Through two games, Ime Udoka has mismatched his lineups with Kevin Durant sitting out game one before making his debut in game two.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 13

West Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Spurs, Rockets, Ime Udoka

Mavs coach Jason Kidd wanted a look at something different Saturday, and got it. Klay Thompson drew the defensive assignment on Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, a matchup that offered both a challenge and a test of Thompson’s endurance.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 12

Why Ime Udoka Should Be Everyone's Pick for Coach of the Year

The Houston Rockets have built something special since the James Harden era. After the former MVP departed from the team during the 2020-21 season, the Rockets slowly went into a rebuild with a mix of veterans and young talent.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 12

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Ranks as Top-Five Coach

Ime Udoka arrived to the Houston Rockets at the perfect time. The Rockets were a young team in need of guidance and direction and Udoka had previously led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals in his lone season as a head coach.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

Houston Rockets 2025-26 Predictions: Double Bigs By Christmas

When the Houston Rockets hired head coach Ime Udoka in 2023, they expected a defensive culture change. They got it straight away. However, it was only with a second starting-caliber center, in a healthy Steven Adams, that the team unlocked the full Udoka experience.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 9

'We Got a Lot of Capable Pieces' – Houston Rockets’ Ime Udoka Drops Team’s Unusual Plan to Cope Without Fred VanVleet

The Houston Rockets have a glaring hole in the backcourt following Fred VanVleet’s devastating knee injury this offseason. However, head coach Ime Udoka doesn’t seem to be too concerned with his point guard’s extended absence.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Rockets’ Ime Udoka still evaluating fifth starter spot after Fred VanVleet injury

The Houston Rockets have some questions to answer as the team is getting ramped up for the season. With the injury to Fred VanVleet, the one question is what the Rockets will do at the point guard position, and it seems like they could have a few options at their disposal.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Ime Udoka: Rockets’ starting five still has one open spot

The Rockets know four-fifths of their starting lineup. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet are locked in. It’s that fifth spot that will be up for grabs when camp tips off later this month.

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

Details emerge about Ime Udoka's new contract with Rockets

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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 19

Rockets, Ime Udoka Agree To Long-Term Contract Extension

The Houston Rockets have agreed to a long-term contract extension with coach Ime Udoka, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal is set to make Udoka one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, Charania noted.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 19

Rockets agree to long-term contract extension with HC

He has led Houston to a dramatic turnaround over the past two seasons.

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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