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SB Nation Reacts results: D’Antoni Defeats Adelman
First we must start with the image. All the best photos of NBA Hall of Fame coach Mike D’antoni feature him with a mustache. I would call this a Mike D’Antoni Mustache Mandate. With that out of the way, we can discuss these results. Mike D’Antoni has defeated Rick Adelman by a fairly wide margin. […]
Aaron Holiday signs in Italy, will Rockets miss him?
Throughout Aaron Holiday’s NBA career, he was known as a reliable guard, a great locker-room presence, and, of course, one of the three Holiday brothers in the NBA. Even though Holiday never reached the heights of his older brother Jrue, he was always a sought-after player throughout his eight-year career because of his ability to […]
What should Rockets fans expect from Oscar Tshiebwe?
Ideas around rebounding in the NBA have changed a lot in recent years. It used to be far more common in a star player’s profile. Think former Houston Rockets star (?) Charles Barkley. His game was partly predicated on his ability to create easy opportunities in transition, which was partly predicated on his ability to […]
VOTE: Who was the better Rockets coach, Rick Adelman or Mike D’Antoni?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. You ready for this week’s question? It’s a good one. With former Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni recently being named to the Basketball Hall of Fame, […]
Rockets sign guard Sean Pedulla to two-way deal
According to his agent, George Langberg, guard Sean Pedulla and the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement on a two-way contract. Pedulla, 23, joins Quadir Copeland and Tristen Newton as Houston’s final available two-way position. Players can play for both an NBA team and its G League affiliate under two-way contracts. After four seasons in […]
Honoring new Hall of Fame inductee, former Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni
Rudy Tomjanovich is the best coach in Houston Rockets history, but there’s a pretty good chance that the best skipper you ever saw run the team was Mike D’Antoni. He’s the best coach I’ve watched lead the Rockets, and I’m 39. Although, fun fact, that is the exact average age of a human being in […]
SB Nation Reacts: Who is the most important Rockets player this season?
This week’s question asked which Rocket is the most important for the upcoming season. When the Houston Rockets entered the 2021 draft, they were entering a new era for the franchise. The Rockets had just traded away their longtime franchise star, James Harden, the season prior and were looking to start a new phase of […]
Remembering Russell Westbrook’s lone season with the Rockets
Russell Westbrook, we hardly knew ye. No, seriously. Russell Westbrook played one season with the Houston Rockets. So why does he feel like such an integral part of their recent past? There are likely a few reasons. Westbrook leaves a huge impression. It was also, at times (for reasons that were largely not his fault), […]
Breakdown of Rockets 2026-2027 NBA schedule
The Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA are deep into the 2026 offseason, with all the major roster moves and most of the major NBA stories (outside of Russell Westbrook’s recent retirement announcement) concluded at least before the start of the new season. Players are taking part in their personal workouts, and organizations […]
Former Rocket Russell Westbrook announces NBA retirement
After a long season with the Sacramento Kings that ended without a new contract and a summer with no offers from other NBA teams, Russell Westbrook has decided to step away from basketball. Houston fans are no strangers to Westbrook, as he was not only the competition to James Harden for the 2016-2017 MVP and […]
VOTE: Most important Rockets player?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. This week’s question is asking you to name the most important Houston Rockets player. Is it Kevin Durant, the Houston leading scorer who hates his teammates? […]
Why did this Rockets trio struggle together?
Shoutout to VBG! This is the second in a series of pieces you guys suggested in the comments section of my Baba Oladotun article. It’s fitting, actually. If the Houston Rockets do draft Oladotun, they’ll be trying to plug him into Kevin Durant’s spot. Obviously, it won’t be a one-for-one swap – this would be […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Do you consider Jabari Smith Jr. a Rockets draft bust?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. This week’s question asked you about Jabari Smith Jr. Many had him pegged as the best pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He was slated to […]
Should the Rockets miss Dillon Brooks?
Shoutout to Texanstros. This article was their idea. Perhaps the best idea I’ve had during my time with The Dream Shake was to solicit the comments section for article ideas. I’ll be using a few of your suggestions. Stros (can I call you Stros?) suggested a piece on how badly the Rockets might miss Jalen […]
Rockets Reed Sheppard named as a top NBA trade target
Over the past few years, the Houston Rockets have assembled one of the most talented young teams in the NBA.A large portion of such trade value is retained. If another superstar enters the trade market, Bleacher Report thinks Houston has two of the most valuable players in the league to offer. Grant Hughes of B/R […]
Rockets wave JD Davison
The Houston Rockets are waiving guard JD Davison, it was announced today by the team. Davison was on a two-way deal last year, playing in 28 games with the varsity, but getting just 7 minutes per night in those contests. He averaged 2.5 points and 1.3 assists. In his most extended action of the year […]
VOTE: Do you consider Jabari Smith Jr. a Rockets draft bust?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. There’s been a couple lists making their rounds on social media discussing some of the biggest NBA Draft busts of the last 20 years. One of […]
Baba Oladotun is destined for the Rockets
Hakeem Olajuwon. The patron saint of Houston Rockets basketball. A man whose legacy is being drafted number one ahead of Michael Jordan, and actually, it wasn’t even that bad of a decision. Olajuwon in a Toronto Raptors jersey. Ew. It happened, though. Olajuwon played 17 seasons for the good guys and took his talents north […]
SB Nation Reacts results: Who’s on the hot seat?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s survey asked you to predict who would be on the hot seat if the […]
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is wise not to meddle with team
You don’t need to understand basketball to own an NBA team. You need to understand money. How it talks and walks. The mechanisms it uses to make the world go around. Basketball is merely a conduit. For a while, it was unclear whether Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta understood his function. It’s somewhat understandable. When […]
One player will benefit the most from Fred VanVleet’s return
We are officially in the “dog days of summer,” as the saying goes, as the NBA takes a back seat to Major League Baseball and, soon, the NFL, while the NBA offseason slowly churns along. We are likely getting a schedule release next week, as news has leaked that the NBA will release every team’s […]
Rockets to host annual back-to-school bash
The Houston Rockets, along with the rest of the NBA, are in the middle of their offseason. Players are doing their individual workouts, coaches are going over their training camp and start-of-season plans, and the front office is, as usual, thinking ahead about how to improve their teams. Late July through Early September are usually […]
Rockets could have one of NBA’s best starting lineups
The Houston Rockets are expected to sport a starting lineup featuring Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun for the upcoming season. Inserting VanVleet as the starting point guard could elevate Houston’s first five and make it one of the best in the league. Bleacher Report contributor Greg Swartz ranked […]
What we learned about the Rockets this offseason
Now that LeBron James has finally chosen the team he will, in all likelihood, finish his career with, all the major signings, trades, and additions have been made for this offseason. This offseason will go down as one of the most active in terms of star-level players switching teams in recent NBA history. From Giannis […]
VOTE: Who goes if the Rockets flame out again this season?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Houston Rockets are underachievers. If you are what you are, then over the last two […]
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