Houston Rockets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/houston-rockets/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:45:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Houston Rockets Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/houston-rockets/ 32 32 Ex-NBA Player Royce White Wins GOP Senate Primary in Minnesota https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/ex-nba-player-royce-white-wins-gop-senate-primary-in-minnesota/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:45:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=336968 Conservative U.S. Senate nominee and former NBA player Royce White defeated Navy veteran Joe Fraser in Minnesota’s primary election for the Republican nomination on Tuesday and will challenge Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November. Former Sacramento Kings forward Royce White received 38% of the vote to Fraser’s 29% in Minnesota With more than three-quarters of […]

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]]> Rockets Win 10th Straight, Eye First Playoff Appearance Since 2020 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-win-10th-straight-eye-1st-playoff-appearance-since-2020/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:14:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308811 The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-126 in overtime on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win, as they continue to fight for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season. It’s the second-longest winning streak in the NBA this season, trailing only an 11-game run by the league-leading Boston Celtics. It’s also […]

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]]> NBA Denies Knicks’ Protest of 105-103 Loss to Rockets on Feb. 12 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-denies-knicks-protest-of-105-103-loss-to-rockets-on-feb-12/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:50:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305547 The NBA on Wednesday denied the game protest filed by the New York Knicks in the aftermath of their 105-103 loss at the Houston Rockets earlier this month. The Knicks decided to submit their protest with the league to dispute the Feb. 12 loss, citing the controversial last-second foul call that led to the Rockets’ victory. The NBA’s Last Two […]

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]]> Former Rockets Guard/Forward Robert Reid Dies At 68 After Battle With Cancer https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/former-rockets-guard-forward-robert-reid-dies-at-68-after-battle-with-cancer/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:50:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304100 Former Houston Rockets guard/forward Robert Reid passed away at his Houston home Monday following treatment for cancer, the Rockets announced Tuesday in a statement. Reid played a total of 919 NBA games (366 starts), averaging 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting 45.8% from the floor and 73.2% at the foul […]

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]]> Cavaliers, Rockets Among Teams Targeting Royce O’Neale For Trade https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/cavaliers-rockets-among-teams-targeting-royce-oneale-for-trade/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:54:31 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302975 The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets are also interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale. The seven-year veteran has made six starts in 49 games with Brooklyn this season. “O’Neale has drawn trade interest from the Rockets and Cavaliers recently. The Suns have also remained in the mix to land O’Neale,” reported Michael […]

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]]> Rockets’ Fred VanVleet has 46 blocks this season, the most by an NBA player 6’0″ or shorter since 1971-72 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-fred-vanvleet-has-46-blocks-this-season-the-most-by-an-nba-player-60-or-shorter-since-1971-72/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:00:08 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302532 Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has made a career-high 46 blocks through 47 games this season, the most by an NBA player 6-feet tall or shorter since at least the 1971-72 season. The 2022 All-Star also recorded 38 blocks in 69 games last season, 35 in 65 games of 2021-22, and 37 in 52 games […]

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]]> Ime Udoka Not Considering Moving Jalen Green to Second Unit https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/ime-udoka-not-considering-moving-jalen-green-to-second-unit/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 00:35:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298916 It is no secret that Jalen Green is one of the more confident scorers in today’s NBA. However, this has also affected his efficiency throughout his career. This season has been no different. As a result, many peers are wondering if the team should relegate him to a bench role to provide a scoring punch […]

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]]> Rockets’ Alperen Sengun joins Blake Griffin, Shaquille O’Neal as only NBA players with this record https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-alperen-sengun-joins-blake-griffin-shaquille-oneal-as-only-nba-players-with-this-record/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:53:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298856 Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun joins Blake Griffin and Shaquille O’Neal as the only NBA players in the 3-point era to average at least 29 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists over a three-game span before the age of 22. In his last three games, Sengun is averaging 29.7 points, 14 rebounds, and 4.7 assists […]

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]]> Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-ime-udoka/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:13:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294961 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. After missing the entirety of last season with a suspension and losing his gig with the Boston Celtics, Ime Udoka has turned the downtrodden Houston Rockets into a force to be reckoned with.   But how much is Udoka making to revitalize the Rockets? In this […]

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]]> Who will win the 2024 NBA Title? Analyzing the top NBA Championship contenders https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/who-will-win-the-2024-nba-title-analyzing-the-top-nba-championship-contenders/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:16:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294781 Key Highlights: To be a title contender, you generally need to have an elite offense, elite defense, or be very balanced on both sides of the ball As of right now, ten NBA teams fall under at least one of those three categories The Boston Celtics look like the early frontrunner to win the NBA […]

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]]> Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen clowns Dillon Brooks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/memphis-grizzlies-legend-tony-allen-clowns-dillon-brooks/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:51:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294767 It’s no secret that Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies had an ugly divorce. However, even though Brooks is now with a new team (the Houston Rockets) and Memphis now has a new defensive pitbull (Marcus Smart), it seems as though there is still some animosity between the two parties. Brooks Says Memphis Misses Him […]

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]]> How The Houston Rockets Built A Top-5 Defense https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/houston-rockets-top-5-defense-nba-analysis-fred-van-vleet/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:41:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293946 Key Highlights After ranking 27th or worst the past three years, the Rockets are third in defensive rating (107.4) During their six-game winning streak, they lead the league in defensive rating (102.7) Only seven teams allow a smaller rate of shots at the rim than Houston Over the past two seasons, the Houston Rockets’ sixth […]

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]]> Rockets seek above-.500 record for first time in 1,005 days vs. Lakers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-seek-above-500-record-for-first-time-in-1005-days-vs-lakers/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:45:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=291720 The Houston Rockets have a chance to post an above-.500 record for the first time in 1,005 days, if the Western Conference team defeats the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Houston had an interesting offseason, with notable free agent signings and the hiring of ex-Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka. The Rockets started off the […]

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]]> NBA Rumors: Rockets Targeting Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, & Malcolm Brogdon https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-rumors-rockets-targeting-alec-burks-talen-horton-tucker-malcolm-brogdon/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:27:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=285461 In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Houston Rockets are now pursuing three veteran guards — Detroit Pistons’ Alec Burks, Utah Jazz’s Talen Horton-Tucker, and Portland Trail Blazers‘ Malcolm Brogdon. “Houston has held trade discussions with Detroit regarding Alec Burks, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and the veteran ball-handler holds a $10.5 million salary […]

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]]> Rockets trade Kevin Porter Jr. to Thunder for Victor Oladipo, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-trade-kevin-porter-jr-to-thunder-for-victor-oladipo-jeremiah-robinson-earl/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:29:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=285229 The Houston Rockets are trading guard Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second-round draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder — who are immediately waiving him — for guard Victor Oladipo and forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. The Thunder are acquiring a 2027 second-rounder via the Minnesota Timberwolves and a 2028 second-rounder via the Milwaukee Bucks in the […]

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]]> Spurs Injury Report: Victor Wembanyama Out Against Rockets https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/spurs-injury-report-victor-wembanyama-out-against-rockets/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:12:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=285003 For the latest San Antonio Spurs injury report, guard Tre Jones and forwards Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell are out for Monday night’s preseason game against the Houston Rockets. Forwards Doug McDermott and Keldon Johnson are listed as gametime decisions. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been resting starters and other key players ahead of the […]

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]]> Rockets to sign forward Reggie Bullock after clearing waivers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-to-sign-forward-reggie-bullock-after-clearing-waivers/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:03:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=282091 The Houston Rockets are expected to sign free agent forward Reggie Bullock after he clears waivers, per sources. Bullock, 32, was selected 25th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2013 NBA Draft out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The 6-foot-7 wing played nearly two seasons with the Clippers before […]

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]]> NBA Players With Most Mike Breen ‘Bang Calls’ Last 10 Seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-players-with-most-mike-breen-bang-calls-last-10-seasons/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:08:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=281465 Here is the list of NBA players with the most “Bang Calls” from legendary sports broadcaster Mike Breen over the last 10 seasons. Breen, 62, is currently the lead voice for the NBA on ESPN and ABC. Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets was the announcer’s 100th […]

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]]> Lamar Stevens Drawing Interest From Celtics, Timberwolves, Rockets, And Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lamar-stevens-drawing-interest-from-celtics-timberwolves-rockets-and-heat/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:48:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=278818 Lamar Stevens is currently an unrestricted NBA free agent, and the 6-foot-6 forward is reportedly drawing interest from the Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, and Miami Heat. After the Celtics signed Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year deal, Boston now has 14 players with either a fully or partially guaranteed contract and one roster spot […]

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]]> Kevin Porter Jr. Charged With Felony Assault After Fracturing Girlfriend’s Neck Vertebra https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kevin-porter-jr-charged-with-felony-assault-after-fracturing-girlfriends-neck-vertebra/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:33:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=278707 Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been charged with second-degree assault and strangulation in New York City after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, at the Millennium Hilton. He’s accused of punching Gondrezick repeatedly in the face with a closed fist. Porter’s alleged attack left the woman with a fractured […]

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]]> Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. arrested after allegedly assaulting girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-kevin-porter-jr-arrested-after-allegedly-assaulting-girlfriend-kysre-gondrezick/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:45:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=278577 Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City on Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick. Porter, 23, is now in custody at the NYPD’s 17th Precinct in Midtown. Early Monday morning, Porter returned from an evening out at a hotel in Times Square, where he and his […]

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]]> Rockets, Boban Marjanovic agree to a new one-year contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-boban-marjanovic-agree-to-a-new-one-year-contract/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:35:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=278464 The Houston Rockets and free agent center Boban Marjanovic have agreed to a new one-year deal, Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management announced on Sunday. Marjanovic, 35, went undrafted in 2010. The 7-foot-3 big man has played for the San Antonio Spurs (2015-16 season), Detroit Pistons (2016-18), Los Angeles Clippers (2018-19), Philadelphia […]

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]]> Rockets’ Interest in James Harden Declined After Ime Udoka Hire https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/rockets-interest-in-james-harden-declined-after-ime-udoka-hire/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:14:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=277681 One of the biggest rumors of last season was a possible reunion between James Harden and the Houston Rockets. It was even reported on Christmas Day that the team had interest in bringing back the former MVP during this summer’s NBA Free Agency. However, it is now being reported that those plans changed once they […]

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]]> James Harden has never missed the playoffs in his 14-year NBA career https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/james-harden-has-never-missed-the-playoffs-in-his-14-year-nba-career/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:29:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=277564 James Harden has never missed the playoffs in his entire 14-year NBA career. Harden, 34, was selected third overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2009 NBA Draft out of Arizona State University. The California native spent his first three seasons (2009-12) with OKC before getting traded to the Houston Rockets ahead of the […]

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]]> Thunder waive former Rockets forward Usman Garuba https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/thunder-waive-former-rockets-forward-usman-garuba/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:05:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=275373 The Oklahoma City Thunder are waiving forward Usman Garuba, according to sources. Garuba, 21, was selected 23rd overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft. “I’ll prove everyone wrong. Mark my words,” he said after being cut. As a native of Madrid, Spain, he played for Real Madrid Baloncesto of the Liga ACB […]

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