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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

Rio Grande Valley Vipers Hire Joseph Blair As Head Coach

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers have hired Joseph Blair as head coach for the 24-25 season. Blair previously was head coach of the Vipers in 18-19 after several seasons as [...]

Rockets View Amen Thompson As 'A Basketball Player First' Over Specific Positional Role

Amen Thompson offers the Houston Rockets positional versatility, which could complicate certain lineup configurations while amplifying others. Houston's decision to select Reed Sheppard at No. 3 could allow the coaching [...]

Back-To-Back Games Up In 24-25 NBA Schedule Vs Prior Year

As the NBA continues to find ways to increase player availability for key and high-profile games, that has led to more back-to-backs being scheduled in 2024-25. Teams average 14.9 back-to-back [...]

RealGM Radio: Rob Mahoney, Matt Moore On The Southwest Division (2024)

Host Danny Leroux, Rob Mahoney of The Ringer and Matt Moore of The Action Network go in-depth on the NBA's Southwest Division. They discuss how the Rockets, Pelicans, Spurs, Mavericks [...]

Jack McVeigh, Rockets Agree To Two-Way Deal

The Houston Rockets are signing forward Jack McVeigh to a two-way contract. McVeigh spent the last three seasons with the Tasmania JackJumpers of the Australian NBL. In 40 games with [...]

Rockets Fully Guarantee Jeff Green Salary For 2024-25 Season

The Houston Rockets have fully guaranteed Jeff Green's salary for the 2024-25 season. Green will be on Houston's books for $8 million for the upcoming season. This upcoming season will [...]

Rockets Sign N'Faly Dante To Two-Way Contract

The Houston Rockets have signed center N'Faly Dante to a Two-Way contract. Dante (6-11, 265) was eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft following his graduate season at Oregon. He was [...]

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

- Adam London

Neither Ime Udoka nor LeBron James were willing to reveal what they said to each other Saturday night in an exchange that yielded both of them a technical foul. Well, [...]

- Adam London

Ime Udoka was forced to hit the locker room early Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Udoka engaged in a war of words with LeBron James a little less than four [...]

- Gio Rivera

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 [...]

News from Around the NBA

- Austin Nivison
Shaquille O'Neal wants to see WNBA players getting 'similar contracts' to some of the players in the NBA

O'Neal wants WNBA salaries to rise along with the league's popularity [...]

- Brad Botkin
Mark Cuban tells Jalen Brunson the Mavs' scouting report described him as 'chubby' before drafting him

Cuban appeared on Brunson's podcast with Josh Hart on Friday [...]

- Brad Botkin
Grizzlies' GG Jackson out indefinitely after breaking bone in right foot

Jackson emerged as perhaps the steal of the 2023 draft last season [...]

- Brad Botkin
Clippers sign Ivica Zubac to three-year, $58M max extension, per report

Zubac is now guaranteed $70M over the next four years [...]

- James Herbert
Stephen Curry reiterates desire to play entire NBA career with Warriors after signing contract extension

Curry inked a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension Thursday [...]

- James Herbert
Pacers' T.J. McConnell gets $45 million contract extension after strong finish to last season

McConnell will be under contract through 2028-29 [...]

- James Herbert
Jalen Brunson, Mark Cuban discuss free agency saga as Knicks star opens up about 'little jab' from Mavs owner

Two years after Brunson left Dallas, he and Cuban hashed things out publicly on a podcast [...]

- James Herbert
Spurs' Jeremy Sochan not injured after he 'lost control of his vehicle' during car crash in San Antonio

NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection crashed his Porsche on Aug. 24 [...]

- James Herbert
Stephen Curry contract extension: Warriors star set to be first NBA player to hit $60M mark in single season

The deal will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season [...]

- Jack Maloney
Clippers coach Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard will be ready for training camp: 'He's feeling good'

Leonard only played two games in the playoffs last season and missed the Olympics due to a knee injury [...]

- Jack Maloney
NBA free agency: Defending champion Celtics sign Lonnie Walker IV to one-year deal, per report

Walker shot 38.4% from 3-point range last season with the Nets [...]

- Jack Maloney
LeBron James' high school jersey from famous Sports Illustrated cover going up for auction

The jersey is expected to sell for more than $1 million [...]

- Sam Quinn
Warriors told Brandin Podziemski he wouldn't be traded amid offseason rumors: 'You're a priority here'

The Warriors tried to trade for Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this offseason [...]

- Zachary Pereles
LeBron James says Bronny James cannot call him 'dad' on the Lakers, but he has other options in mind

The elder James is entering his 21st year in the NBA, and the first with his son [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Russell Westbrook explains jersey number change with Nuggets, says he never asked Christian Braun for No. 0

Westbrook will wear No. 4 in the 2024-25 season with his new team [...]

- Chris Bengel
76ers' Joel Embiid records Phillies' Bryce Harper's walk-off hit vs. Astros

Embiid was marveling at another former MVP [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon changes jersey number to honor late brother after car accident

Drew Gordon, who died in May, wore No. 32 at the University of New Mexico [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Magic Johnson takes shot at Anthony Edwards after Wolves star's comments about past NBA generations

Edwards said Michael Jordan was the only player with skill in past generations [...]

- Jack Maloney
Lakers' Jeanie Buss explains decision to hire JJ Redick: 'We wanted to kind of think a different way'

Redick is planning to revamp the Lakers' offense and player development program [...]

Clippers, Ivica Zubac agree to $58.6 million, 3-year contract extension

Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. [...]

2024 NBA free agency tracker: Pacers extend T.J. McConnell

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and there has been plenty of movement throughout the league. Here are the latest moves. [...]

Steph Curry, Warriors agree to extension through 2026-27 season

Steph Curry is adding another year to his stay in the Bay Area, agreeing to a maximum one-year extension with the Warriors. [...]

Sword, bullhorn stolen from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino's St. John's office

Two thieves stole a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn from the office of St. John’s University Coach Rick Pitino, the school said Thursday. [...]

Kevin Stefanski says Patrick Mahomes is changing the game like Steph Curry l The Herd

Colin Cowherd reacts to Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski comparing Patrick Mahomes' impact NFL to Steph Curry's NBA impact. [...]

Wilt Chamberlain's best moments: Celebrating a legend

FOX Sports Research breaks down Wilt Chamberlain's illustrious NBA career ahead of his birthday. [...]

Backyard Sports officially returning: Release date, trailer

Backyard Sports, the iconic children's sports video game line that peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is being relaunched, its developer announced Tuesday. [...]

Report: Rich Paul shut down Lakers-Warriors trade talks about LeBron James last season

The Warriors made a legitimate push to trade for LeBron James that season. A big reason it failed? James' agent Rich Paul, per a new report. [...]

The 10 best players since 2000 to miss rookie seasons with injuries

With Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy out for the season, here are the best players from the 21st century who were sidelined for the entirety of their first pro campaign. [...]

2024-25 NBA schedule released: Celtics open vs. Knicks on ring night, Oct. 22

Highlights of the NBA 2024-25 schedule include five Christmas Day games, three on Super Bowl Sunday, and Kevin Durant going back to college. [...]

Top 5 USA Basketball Olympic moments: Is Steph Curry's 'Night Night' No. 1?

Steph Curry's barrage of 3-pointers to secure a gold medal over France in Paris is one of the best Team USA Olympic basketball moments ever. But is it the best? [...]

Why LeBron James and Steph Curry should have been Co-MVPs of Olympics basketball l What's Wright?

Nick Wright breaks down Team USA's win over France to win gold and Steph Curry's clutch three-point shooting. He explains why LeBron James and Steph Curry could have been Co-MVPs [...]

Mark Few discusses coaching and witnessing Steph Curry's Team USA success l The Herd

Gonzaga Men's Basketball Head Coach and Team USA assistant Mark Few joins Colin Cowherd to discuss coaching and having a front role seat for Steph Curry's success during the 2024 [...]

How a gold medal affects Steph Curry's legacy l First Things First

Nick Wright and Greg Jennings discuss how a gold medal affects Steph Curry's legacy. [...]

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

As the 2024 Olympics close in Paris, LA has now taken the torch and is prepping for the 2028 Games. Here's what to know! [...]

McDonald's France jokes about nixing curry sauce after Team USA's Olympic win

France still isn't over Steph Curry's heroics in the gold medal game — so much so that their McDonald's stores may ban curry sauce. [...]

Steph Curry's clutch 3s lead Team USA to gold vs. France l The Herd

Steph Curry cooked in the fourth quarter with late 3's (8-of-13 in total) to push Team USA to gold against France. He finished with 24 points in Team USA's 98-87 [...]

Steph Curry's heroics lift USA to gold medal win over France

Steph Curry hit four 3-pointers in the final three minutes to secure a fifth straight gold medal for the Americans in men's basketball. [...]

2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA-France gold medal match set

Team USA is a double-digit favorite over France in the gold medal matchup after narrowly escaping Serbia in the semifinals. Check out the odds for the last two men's basketball [...]

Joel Embiid finally showed his value to USA Basketball against Nikola Jokić, Serbia

Team USA recruited Joel Embiid to make life difficult on Nikola Jokic, and he did just that on Thursday. [...]

- ESPN

All the free agency deals and signings we've seen so far as the NBA offseason continues. [...]

- Adrian Wojnarowski

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has agreed on a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension --- tying him to the franchise for $70 million through the 2027-2028 season, his agents [...]

- Adrian Wojnarowski

The Pacers and guard T.J. McConnell have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that takes him through the 2028-29 season, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports [...]

- Kendra Andrews

Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, with his agent telling ESPN it is worth $62.6 million. [...]

A film project has earned former NBA forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction. [...]

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed on a one-year deal with the Celtics, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. [...]

- Tim MacMahon

Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during a workout earlier this week and will undergo surgery, the team announced. [...]

- Kalan Hooks

LeBron James laid some guidelines on what his son, Bronny James can call him on the court. [...]

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