© Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Joel Embiid's Game 3 Performance a Testament to Rockets' Ime Udoka Praises Joel Embiid put on a show to lead the 76ers to a Game 3 win vs. the Knicks, and his performance was a testament to Houston Rockets' Ime Udoka's early season praises. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Ime Udoka 76ers Joel Embiid HOUSTON — Joel Embiid had one of the greatest playoff performances in league history Thursday night. He led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 Game 3 victory over the New York Knicks inside the Wells Fargo Center. Embiid scored a ..read more

Jalen Green scored 37 points and the Houston Rockets won their 10th straight game, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-126 in overtime on Wednesday night. Amen Thompson had 25 points and 15 rebounds and Dillon Brooks added 20 points for the Rockets. Houston entered the night a game behind the Golden State Warriors for the final play-In tournament spot in the Western Conference ..read more

Rafael Stone on the fit of Houston’s young core: “The better you become, and the stronger your weaknesses are, the less you need somebody else to compensate ..read more

With a first-year head coach in Ime Udoka and a relatively young roster with several developing prospects, the Rockets (41-41) were careful not to try installing too much too soon. It's a balance when you want to go from 29th in turnovers (last season) to top five, or wherever we ended (tied for No. 6 ..read more

© Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Rockets' Steven Adams Voted Among NBA's Toughest Players General manager Rafael Stone is thrilled about adding a healthy Steven Adams next season, and the latest anonymous player poll gave a strong Indication as to why. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Steven Adams Memphis Grizzlies HOUSTON — General manager Rafael Stone is excited about what the Houston Rockets could look like next season. However, Stone vowed on April 16 that he plans to make only a few changes this offseason. But when the Rockets return to the floor for th ..read more

© Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Could Rockets' Amen Thompson Win Sixth Man of the Year Next Season? Amen Thompson will have a greater role with the Houston Rockets next season, which could result in him becoming a prime candidate for Sixth Man of the Year. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Amen Thompson Naz Reid HOUSTON — Naz Reid made history for the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday afternoon. Reid became the first player in franchise history to take home Sixth Man of the Year honors, averaging 13.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. As the led man off th ..read more

© Joe Timmerman/IndyStar / USA TODAY Rockets Draft: The Case for Selecting Matas Buzelis In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets should consider selecting Ignite prospect Matas Buzelis. Author: Nick Crain Apr 25, 2024 In this story: Rockets Thunder Matas Buzelis Rockets Draft Inside the Rockets Matas Buzelis Draft Matas Buzelis Rockets Rockets Draft Picks Rockets Mock Draft 2024 Final Four Rockets Draft Lottery In roughly three weeks, the NBA Draft Lottery will take place, as the final draft order will be finalized for teams with lottery selections. The Houston Rockets are projected to pic ..read more

© Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports How Rockets' Loss to 76ers Played a Role in Tyrese Maxey's Most Improved Player Award Tyrese Maxey had one of his best games of the season against the Houston Rockets, which played a role into him winning Most Improved Player of the year over Alperen Şengün. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 24, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Philadelphia 76ers Alperen Sengun Tyrese Maxey HOUSTON — Houston Rockets ' Alperen Şengün finished third for Most Improved Player of the Year for the 2023-24 season. Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey took home the award, while Chicago Bulls ..read more

The Pistons have the best odds to get the first pick, but at just 14%, there's a strong chance they could drop. Here's a mock draft if that happens ..read more

© Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports Cam Whitmore's Development Could be Pivotal to Rockets Reaching Ceiling Houston rookie Cam Whitmore had a great first season, but will need to further improve for the Rockets to reach their apex. Author: Derek Parker Apr 23, 2024 In this story: NBA Whitmore Rockets Draft Jalen Green Houston Alperen Sengun Amen Thompson Houston Rockets Cam Whitmore NBA Draft NBA rookies Rockets rookies On draft night 2023, Villanova's Cam Whitmore heard 19 names before finally hearing his own. It was a surprise for many — including himself — as the 6-foot-6 wing was projected e ..read more