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Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks preseason game preview
Forgive me for the early preview, but since this matchup between the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks is tipping off at 7am CT, I figured it would be best to get this out there the day before. The game is starting at an ungodly hour for Central Time denizens because it’s taking place in Macau, […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Amen Thompson
The Houston Rockets had two constants during several seasons of their rebuild. Multiple seasons of losing a lot and drafting near the top, thanks to those losing seasons. After the Rockets traded away their franchise star, James Harden, in 2021, they knew they had to tear down the entire roster and start from scratch. That […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Jabari Smith Jr.
In the Rockets player stock market, there’s a lot of buzz around AMEN, and REED shares, and controversy around SGUN, but the hidden gem in that selection of Rockets growth stocks might turn out to be JABS. (Full disclosure, I own a great number of entirely fictional REED shares.) Quick, who is older, Jabari Smith […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Reed Sheppard
Reed Sheppard was pretty good last year for the Houston Rockets, don’t get it twisted. Was he great on defense? Far from it. But the Rockets were better when Reed was on the floor, and the numbers back that up. Houston was 17-4 when Sheppard was in the starting lineup. That made them 35-26 when […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Fred VanVleet
As the Houston Rockets headed into the 2025-2026 season, the biggest question is how Kevin Durant will fit with his new team. The Rockets made the biggest move of that offseason when they traded Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for the future Hall of Famer. With the move, the Rockets were expected to be a […]
ESPN lists Rockets Ime Udoka as a coach with the most pressure
Is it officially a hot seat? I’m not sure, but ESPN recently put out their list of NBA coaches with the most pressure to win this season, and Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka is listed at number two. Here’s what ESPN had to say about Houston’s leader, and the fact he hasn’t been able to […]
Rockets waive two-way center Rafael Castro
Rafael Castro, a 23-year-old big man who was recently signed to a two-way contract back in August, has officially parted company with the Houston Rockets after being waived. After dismissing Tristen Newton to create a two-way space with Sean Pedulla and Quadir Copeland, Houston first targeted Castro. By taking a low-risk gamble on a developing […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Steven Adams
Now, it’s no secret that I love watching Steven Adams. I mean, who else has written all his season previews and season reviews? I mean, how can you not love the guy? He’s a great teammate, and he was even kind enough to warn media about the drop in production due to the release of […]
Rockets must not overpay for Kyrie Irving
Some NBA players develop a reputation that supersedes their actual on-court impact. Aging millennial fans will remember Nick Van Exel. Random example: it could have been Rod Strickland. Perhaps it should be Tracy McGrady, but let’s avoid that collective trauma. The memories are visceral. Van Exel was a joy. He was so talented, but never […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Tari Eason
There are few attachments as strong as the one between a diehard fan of an NBA team and the best role player on that team. Sure, maybe Mother/Son wins out. Husband/Wife is a strong candidate. As a man who loves his Mom and wife very much… Let’s pick a different route, shall we? Tari Eason […]
What are your expectations for the 2026-2027 Rockets season?
We are three weeks away from opening night for the Rockets, when they open their season at against Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. It seems hard to believe, but the day is fast approaching. I thought now would be a good time to ask what your expectations are for the season, the […]
What Are Your Expectations For the 2026-27 Season?
We are three weeks away from opening night for the Rockets, when they open their season at against Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. It seems hard to believe, but the day is fast approaching. I thought now would be a good time to ask what your expectations are for the season, the […]
What’s a fair expectation for Amen Thompson’s 2026-2027 jumper?
I know you’re tired of reading about Amen Thompson’s jump shot. The Houston Rockets aren’t immune to the usual offseason fare. Everyone’s stronger, everyone’s got the right mindset, and most importantly, everyone has improved their jump shot. Until the season starts and it becomes apparent that some players have regressed. How is that possible? They […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Marcus Smart
The Rockets recently seem to insist upon adding veterans who spend a lot of time being injured. Some, like Steven Adams are probably worth it, as long as the team isn’t absolutely relying on him being around (it is – see Stone at Media Day). Adams has a particular set of skills that are unmatched […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Clint Capela
If you happen to have spent a certain amount of you life as foolishly as I have, writing about the Rockets, you, too, might have a sense that certain Rockets players are “yours” in a sense. It’s silly, I know, but the sense of it is very present. One of those players is Clint Capela. […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Bogdan Bogdanovic
Flawed analogy: An NBA team is like a video game build. Each team has attributes, and each team has to choose which attributes to prioritize. Although that’s where the flaws in the analogy begin. In most video games, the limitations on attribute distribution are stricter. It’s typically smart to punt on strength entirely if your […]
Considering some Rockets Media Day comments
A new season is almost upon us, and for that I am very grateful. The Rockets held their 2026-7 season Media Day on Wednesday. It’s fun, you get to see the players, see the new uniforms (a welcome return to a a modified Catsup and Mustard!), and hear what the coaches, management and players have […]
Rockets are right to return to double-big lineups
Basketball is the most stylish sport. There’s no way to quantify this, but it feels too true to include qualifiers. There’s more room for creativity. It’s poetry in motion. Baseball is played in silos. Football plays like the actualization of two coaches’ strategies. Hockey is on ice, which is dumb, which I’m allowed to say […]
Rockets 2026-2027 NBA player previews: Jae’Sean Tate
I think we all remember rookie Jae’Sean Tate as one of the few bright spots of the 2020-2021 season, but now, six seasons later, his role looks very different, so what can we expect from the captain of The Stay-Ready Crew this year? Throughout his Rockets career, Jae’Sean has frequently struggled with injuries, but when […]
The 2026-2027 NBA Season should be make-or-break for Rockets Ime Udoka
Do you have to play sports to understand them? It’s a question at the center of too many bad internet debates. “I bet you don’t even play ball.” Does that matter? Where is the line? Is the worth of an opinion weighed by the level of basketball? A D1 rec league player is allowed to […]
Rockets 2026-2027 NBA Training Camp: Day one update
The Houston Rockets kicked off their 2026-2027 NBA season on Tuesday with their annual Media Day. Every season, it gives NBA fans and media a chance to see what players have improved this summer, what they’ve rehabbed from injuries, and what they expect for the upcoming season. For the Rockets, the top topic was Fred […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Bruce Thornton and Oscar Tshiebwe
Bruce Thornton The Rockets traded into Thornton in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Rockets immediately got some nice surprises in Summer League from the 6’2” point guard. During his performance in Vegas this summer, Thornton averaged 18.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assist, 2.6 steals, and 40 percent from the three-point […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Julian Phillips and Isaiah Crawford
Julian Phillips Phillips is a 6’6” small forward who signed with the Rockets in the offseason after going to the Chicago Bulls in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft. He spent two and a half seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves at last year’s deadline. He then joineed […]
Rockets 2026-2027 player previews: Quadir Copeland/ Sean Pedulla/ Rafael Castro
With training camp about to begin, our 2026-2027 Houston Rockets Players Previews kick off with their trio of two-way contracts. These are some new names among the two-way group this year, so pay keep your eye on these three this preseason. Quadir Copeland Copeland is a 23-year-old 6’6” guard who came over to the team […]
Three areas the Rockets must improve this season
The Houston Rockets have turned the page on their 2025-26 campaign after an up-and-down season. The Rockets made the biggest move of the 2025 offseason when they traded for future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, hoping he would be the missing piece in their championship hopes. Unfortunately for the Rockets, those plans were derailed before […]
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