© 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

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey beat out Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Bulls guard Coby White in voting for the NBA’s 2023-24 Most Improved Player award ..read more

The 2023-24 NBA season is over for the young and improving Houston Rockets (41-41), but that doesn't mean their work is on pause until 2024-25 training camp starts in late September or early October. In comments from last week's end-of-year press conference, head coach Ime Udoka made it clear offseason work is a vital part of the path forward. Seems like a good number (of players) will be here (in Houston ..read more

© Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports Cody Williams Declares for NBA Draft, Rockets Draft Prospect? As a prospect who has the potential of developing into a 3-and-D player for the Houston Rockets, Cody Williams declares for the 2024 NBA Draft. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 22, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Rafael Stone 2024 NBA Draft HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets finished the 2023-24 season as a subpar 3-point shooting team. They shot 35.2 percent from behind the arc, finishing the season ranked 23rd. Although general manager Rafael Stone "likes" the roster that went 41-41, improving the Rockets ..read more

Alperen Sengun’s breakout 2023-24 season with the Rockets led to a spike in NBA interest from Turkey, according to the league’s data ..read more

© Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Rockets 2023-24 Review: Dillon Brooks Finds Appreciation Amid Unfair Perception After his exile from Memphis, Dillon Brooks received an appreciation for helping the Houston Rockets make significant improvements during the 2023-24 season. Author: Coty M. Davis Apr 22, 2024 In this story: Houston Rockets Dillon Brooks Memphis Grizzlies HOUSTON — Whether fair or not, Dillon Brooks took the blame for the Memphis Grizzlies' embarrassing postseason exit last season. As a result, the Grizzlies ousted him. Brooks' one-sided jettison led to him signing a four-year deal ..read more

Thanks to the James Harden trade from early 2021, the Houston Rockets have what will likely be a top-10 pick in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft headed their way from Brooklyn. Yet, the Rockets (41-41) already have six prospects in Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Cam Whitmore who are all set to be in Houston's 2024-25 rotation. All are 23 years old or younger, and several of the improving players appear in line for more minutes, relative to the 2023-24 season. Beyond that, Houston also has three established veterans in Fred VanVleet, Dillon B ..read more

“He knows all the MMA stuff, and he can get you in a chokehold real quick,” one current NBA player says of Steven Adams. “He’ll be nice with it, but he’ll choke you out ..read more