Houston Rockets Basketball News

Sharing is caring!

Keep up with the latest Houston Rockets Basketball News. The Southwest Division Rockets are led by a number of great players including Christian Wood, Jalen Green and also shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr.. Stephen Silas is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every night. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win an NBA championship?

Houston Rockets Basketball News

2023-24 Most Improved Player Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Most Improved Player. The finalists are Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets and Coby White of the [...]

Rockets Sign Rafael Stone, Eli Witus To Multi-Year Extensions

The Houston Rockets signed general manager Rafael Stone and assistant general manager Eli Witus to multi-year contract extensions earlier this season. The Rockets had a jump from 22 wins in [...]

Rafael Stone Could Sign Extension With Rockets In Offseason

Rafael Stone could agree to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets this offseason, reports Marc Stein. Stone was elevated to the top decision-maker with the Rockets front office in [...]

Nets Turned Down Trade Offer Of Jalen Green, First-Round Picks For Mikal Bridges

The Brooklyn Nets turned down a trade offer from the Houston Rockets at the deadline involving Jalen Green and multiple first-round picks for Mikal Bridges, said Shams Charania on Run [...]

Kris Dunn, Jabari Smith Jr Suspended For On-Court Fight

The NBA has suspended Kris Dunn of the Utah Jazz and Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets. The two players were involved in an on-court altercation in their teams' [...]

Jock Landale To Dillon Brooks: 'Stop Getting Ejected. We Need You Out Here'

Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks was ejected from Monday's victory over the Chicago Bulls. Midway through the third quarter, Brooks took objection to a hard foul Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan [...]

Jalen Green, Jalen Brunson Named NBA's Players Of Week 21

Jalen Green and Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA's Players of Week 21. Green averaged 26.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists as the Houston Rockets went 3-0. Brunson [...]

Alperen Sengun Suffers Grade 3 Ankle Sprain, Likely Out For Season

Alperen Sengun was diagnosed with a Grade 3 ankle sprain, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. Sengun, who will be out for several weeks, is likely to miss the rest [...]

Alperen Sengun Diagnosed With Severely Sprained Ankle, Bruised Knee

Alperen Sengun escaped serious injury to his lower right leg, suffering a severely sprained ankle and a bruised knee. Sengun was wheeled off the court late in the Houston Rockets' [...]

Alperen Sengun To Undergo MRI On Right Ankle, Right Knee

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun's breakout season may have to be put on pause. Sengun was injured late in the Rockets victory at the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Sengun [...]

Get all the latest news and happenings from around the NBA with RealGM's Basketball Wiretap. [...]

- Gio Rivera
Grant Williams Still Beloved By Ex-Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka

It’s been over a year since Grant Williams played under then-Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, but even apart, the love is still in place. Udoka, who lasted just one [...]

- Gio Rivera
NBA Odds: Ime Udoka Making Early Coach Of Year Run With Rockets

First-year Rockets head coach Ime Udoka is working some early-season magic with Houston. Joining a Rockets team with minor expectations amid their rebuilding/youth stage, Udoka entered a completely new environment. [...]

- Gio Rivera
Ime Udoka, Rockets Eyeing Ex-Celtics Guard Malcolm Brogdon?

Former Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon didn’t get to play under now-current Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka in Boston, but might that all change with opening night for the 2023-24 [...]

- Gio Rivera
Ime Udoka Confirms Rockets’ Lack Of Interest In James Harden

The Rockets punted on a James Harden reunion this offseason, and Houston head coach Ime Udoka cleared the air. In signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $128 million deal in [...]

- Greg Dudek
Celtics Owner Sending ‘Good Vibes’ To Ime Udoka Ahead Of New Season

Ime Udoka had an unceremonious exit from the Boston Celtics, and it’s not one owner Wyc Grousbeck likes to revisit. The Celtics issued Udoka a season-long suspension just prior to [...]

- Adam London
Bill Simmons ‘Semi-Devastated’ Celtics Didn’t Make This Trade

By all accounts, the Celtics are keen on signing Jaylen Brown to a supermax contract extension that will keep him in Boston for years to come. But if Brad Stevens [...]

- Greg Dudek
NBA Agitator Praises Ime Udoka After Signing With Rockets

It wasn’t the sole reason why Dillon Brooks signed a four-year, $80 million deal with the Houston Rockets this offseason. But having former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka at the [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Ime Udoka Reportedly Halted James Harden-Rockets Offseason Reunion

Ime Udoka apparently had no interest in bringing in 10-time NBA All-Star James Harden to headline his otherwise up-and-coming Houston Rockets roster. Harden, who requested to be traded by the [...]

- Adam London
NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving Pursuit Could Be Backup Plan For This Team

One way or another, the Rockets might land a polarizing veteran guard over the NBA offseason. Rumblings of James Harden potentially returning to Houston date all the way back to [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth
Danny Ainge Surprisingly Believes Joe Mazzulla Better Coach Than Ime Udoka

Danny Ainge still keeps tabs on the Celtics, and he had a somewhat surprising view of the team. The Utah Jazz executive communicates often with his son, Austin, who is [...]

- Gio Rivera
Ime Udoka Confirms Reports Of Celtics Assistants Joining Rockets

Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets are already getting to work this offseason, reportedly set to snag a trio of Boston Celtics assistants fleeing after the team’s excruciating Game 7 [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth
NBA Rumors: Celtics Will Lose Assistants To Ime Udoka’s Rockets

The Celtics are in for a busy offseason, specifically when it comes to their coaching staff. Joe Mazzulla is expected to remain head coach, and he reportedly has three years, [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Celtics Assistants Reportedly Will Have Chance To Join Ime Udoka, Rockets

The Celtics coaching staff could look different next season, even if Boston raises championship banner No. 18. And the reason has a lot to do with recently hired Houston Rockets [...]

- Gio Rivera
NBA Prospect Thrilled After Ime Udoka, Rockets Plummet In Draft Lottery

NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama is expected to be taken No. 1 overall in this year’s upcoming draft. That’s been established; therefore, pending some out-of-the-sky trade, Wembanyama’s awaiting his official welcome [...]

- Gio Rivera
Ex-Celtics Coach Ime Udoka Suffers First Loss With Rockets In Draft Lottery

Ime Udoka was handed his first major loss as head coach of the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, and he’s only been on the job for three weeks. Udoka, who [...]

- Adam London
NBA Rumors: James Harden ‘Very Serious’ About Potentially Leaving 76ers For This Team

If James Harden doesn’t keep playing in Philadelphia, he might look to return to the city where his NBA career really took off. Back on Christmas Day, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Ime Udoka On Celtics’ Players Voicing Support: ‘It Means Most To Me’

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and numerous Boston players voiced their support of Ime Udoka upon hearing the news that he was hired as the next head coach of the [...]

- Gio Rivera
Rockets Owner Explains Ime Udoka Hire Following Celtics Scandal

Ime Udoka’s actions may have cost him a head-coaching gig with the Boston Celtics, but the Houston Rockets didn’t feel the same when they hired the 45-year-old on Monday. While [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Ime Udoka Makes First Public Comments Since Celtics Exit

Ime Udoka was introduced as the next head coach of the Houston Rockets on Wednesday but unsurprisingly was left answering questions about his former job. Udoka, who was suspended and [...]

- Adam London
NBA Rumors: Why Ime Udoka Had ‘Immense Appeal’ To Rockets

After falling out of favor in Boston, Ime Udoka has made his way back to the NBA. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday reported the Houston Rockets have a deal in [...]

News from Around the NBA

- Sam Quinn
Knicks vs. Pacers schedule: Where to watch Game 2, NBA scores, predictions, odds for NBA playoff series

The Knicks took a 1-0 lead Monday night after some controversial late calls [...]

- Jack Maloney
Mitchell Robinson injury: Knicks big man likely out for rest of playoffs with lengthy recovery timeline set

Robinson sustained a stress injury to his left ankle, the team announced, and will be out at least 6-8 weeks [...]

- Scout Staff
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Celtics vs. Cavaliers basketball game [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Jamal Murray not facing suspension, but NBA hands Nuggets star massive fine after throwing heat pack on court

Murray showed his frustration in the Nuggets' Game 2 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday night [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Thunder vs. Mavericks odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model has made its NBA picks and predictions for Game 1 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Western Conference semifinals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on Tuesday [...]

- Sam Quinn
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert named NBA Defensive Player of the Year for record-tying fourth time

Gobert is the third four-time winner, joining Ben Wallace and Dikembe Mutombo [...]

- Jack Maloney
Celtics vs. Cavaliers schedule: Where to watch Game 1, TV channel, time, live stream online, prediction, odds

Boston is a massive favorite despite Kristaps Porzingis' injury [...]

- James Herbert
Knicks vs. Pacers: Refs made four errors in Game 1 ending, but not on controversial screen, L2M report says

Myles Turner said he expected there to be 'some glaring things' in the report after Game 1's chaotic final minute [...]

- Scout Staff
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

How to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks basketball game [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Tuesday, May 7 include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for the 2024 NBA playoffs [...]

- James Herbert
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton says he 'erred on the side of playmaking' and 'wasn't myself' in Game 1 vs. Knicks

After taking just six shots in the opener at MSG, Haliburton said he'll be more aggressive [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model has made its NBA picks and predictions for Game 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Eastern Conference semifinals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on Tuesday [...]

- Zachary Pereles
LOOK: Former Purdue star Zach Edey throws out awful first pitch at Cubs game

The two-time player of the year chose the right sport [...]

- Douglas Clawson
'Nova Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are on a historic playoff run: 10 facts to know

The former Villanova teammates are becoming NBA postseason darlings [...]

- Austin Nivison
Tom Brady roast: Michael Jordan among nine sports icons who should be in the hot seat next

Netflix's 'Roast of Tom Brady' got us thinking about other great roast fodder across the sports world [...]

- Jack Maloney
Knicks vs. Pacers: Reggie Miller returning to MSG for Game 2, expecting 'those naughty words' from N.Y. fans

Miller will be at Madison Square Garden to call Game 2 for TNT [...]

- Jack Maloney
Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule: Where to watch Game 1, NBA scores, predictions, odds for NBA playoff series

Two elite backcourts will face off in this series, which gets underway on Tuesday [...]

- Sam Quinn
NBA picks, best bets for playoffs: Why Donovan Mitchell will be slowed by Boston in Game 1, plus a Mavs prop

Two second-round series, involving two No. 1 seeds, get started Tuesday [...]

- Isabel Gonzalez
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets schedule: Where to watch Game 3, NBA scores, predictions, odds for NBA playoff series

Minnesota, already up 2-0 over the reigning champs, is set to defend its home court on Friday [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Timberwolves dominate, Knicks win another thriller; PSG vs. Dortmund UCL semifinals preview

Minnesota cruised against the defending champs while New York got some luck [...]

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson out at least 6-8 weeks with ankle injury

Mitchell Robinson will sit out the rest of the Knicks playoff run with a left ankle injury, the team announced Tuesday. [...]

Celtics' 3-point onslaught powers 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. [...]

Nuggets' Jamal Murray fined $100K for throwing heat pack on court in loss to Timberwolves

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined — but not suspended — for throwing a heat pack onto the court during Denver's blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. [...]

Thunder are no match for Luka Dončić, Nick predicts Mavs stealing Game 1, series | What's Wright?

Nick Wright previews the Oklahoma City Thunder-Dallas Mavericks series, then breaks down why Luka Dončić will easily lead his team to the Western Conference Finals after blowing by OKC. [...]

2024 NBA Awards Winners Tracker: Rudy Gobert gets fourth Defensive Player of the Year nod

Follow along here as the NBA's standout players are honored for their individual accomplishments during 2023-24 NBA awards season! [...]

Nikola Jokić deserves equal treatment as all-time greats if Nuggets are eliminated | What's Wright?

The Denver Nuggets trail 0-2 to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a 106-80 loss in Game 2. Nikola Jokić finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds but has committed 18 turnovers [...]

Should Jamal Murray be suspended for throwing a heat pad on the court? | Speak

Emmanuel Acho, Joy Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Ric Bucher debate on whether Jamal Murray should be suspended for throwing a heat pad on the court from the bench during Game [...]

T-Wolves blow out Nuggets take 2-0 lead, is this series over? | The Carton Show

Anthony Edwards notched 27 points in Minnesota's 106-80 Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets. Craig Carton and Tim Hardaway Sr. weigh in on the Timberwolves' win and if this [...]

Anthony Edwards, T-Wolves take 2-0 series lead vs. Nuggets | First Things First

Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes and Chris Broussard react to the Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The cast [...]

Luka, Kyrie & Tatum ascend Nick's latest King of the Hill rankings | First Things First

Nick Wright alongside Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes reveals his latest NBA Player rankings as the second round of the NBA Playoffs tip-off. Notable placements include the rise of Luka [...]

Knicks' Jalen Brunson on postseason roll not seen since Michael Jordan

Jalen Brunson has scored 40 or more points in four straight games, the first NBA player to do that in the postseason since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals. [...]

Brunson scores 43 pts in Knicks Game 1 win vs Pacers | The Carton Show

The New York Knicks take Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers 121-117. Jalen Brunson scored 43 points in the big win. Craig Carton shares his biggest takeaways from Game 1. [...]

Is Jalen Brunson a superstar? | First Things First

Jalen Brunson scored 43 points in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers, leading the New York Knicks to a Game 1 victory. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate [...]

The 2024 NBA Draft is bad — especially for GMs and scouts

The 2024 NBA draft is being forecast as a bad one by GMs and scouts, in part because it could be bad for their job security. [...]

Luka, Jokić, Brunson, Murray highlight Colin's Top 10 remaining players in playoffs | The Herd

Colin Cowherd unveils his Top 10 players remaining in the NBA playoffs, including Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray and Jalen Brunson. Do you agree with Colin's rankings? [...]

Are the Knicks too Jalen Brunson-reliant in the playoffs? | The Herd

The New York Knicks edged over the Indiana Pacers 121-117 after two controversial kickball and illegal screen calls on the away team. Jalen Brunson's hot streak continued after finishing with [...]

Why Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets are done after 0-2 deficit vs. Timberwolves | The Herd

The Minnesota Timberwolves cooked the Denver Nuggets 106-80 in Game 2 behind Anthony Edwards' 27-point game. Nikola Jokić finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds, while Jamal Murray scored only [...]

Is Anthony Edwards the next Michael Jordan? | The Herd

The Denver Nuggets are down 2-0 to the Minnesota Timberwolves following another electrifying performance by Anthony Edwards. Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright discuss the comparisons between Edwards and Michael Jordan. [...]

Are Nuggets' hopes of a repeat over after falling in 2-0 hole vs. T-Wolves?

FOX Sports analysts mostly believe the Nuggets are in danger after losing Game 2 to the Timberwolves. [...]

Clippers aim to retain core of Paul George, James Harden & Kawhi Leonard | Undisputed

Skip Bayless, Rick Bucher and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the future of the LA Clippers after reports surfaced the team intends to retain Paul George, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. [...]

- Tim MacMahon
OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll

The Thunder's smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Tuesday's Game 1, as OKC rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs. [...]

- Tim Bontemps
White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast

Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He [...]

- Tim MacMahon
Gobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY award

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as four-time winners of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award. [...]

Nuggets' Murray fined, avoids suspension for toss

Jamal Murray was fined $100K but avoided a suspension after tossing multiple objects in the direction of an official during Denver's Game 2 loss. [...]

- Chris Herring
NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirmed that officials in Game 1 of Knicks-Pacers correctly called Myles Turner for an illegal screen late in the game. [...]

- Brian Windhorst
Haliburton shoots for G2 rebound: 'I'll be better'

Tyrese Haliburton, who scored just six points and took just six shots in Indiana's Game 1 loss to the Knicks, said Tuesday he's not worried about the performance and repeatedly [...]

- Brian Windhorst
Knicks center Robinson (ankle) out for 6-8 weeks

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for at least 6-8 weeks due to a stress injury to his left ankle. [...]

- Dave McMenamin
Nuggets staggered by Wolves again in G2 laugher

Another dominant performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves has the reigning but reeling NBA champion Denver Nuggets seemingly on the cusp of a stunning early exit from the playoffs. [...]

- Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon
Doncic vs. Dort, backcourt battles: Biggest factors in Thunder-Mavs, Celtics-Cavs series

Our experts reveal the biggest factors to watch heading into the second-round playoff series between the Thunder and Mavericks and the Celtics and Cavaliers. [...]

- ESPN
Predicting conference semifinal matchups: Celtics-Cavs, Thunder-Mavs

Which teams will reach the conference finals? Our experts make their picks for each second-round matchup. [...]

- ESPN
Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?

Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? [...]

- Ohm Youngmisuk
'They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues

The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries. [...]

- Ramona Shelburne
The Phil Jackson-sized hole plaguing the Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers will hire their seventh coach since 2011 as yet another summer of upheaval and searching begins. The question now is: Why does this keep happening? [...]

Sharing is caring!

Scroll to Top