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After career night, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson proud of his growth as off-ball threat

“The progress I have been making, I am proud,” Amen Thompson (career-high 25 points) says. “Learning how to play off the ball... is something I never had to do before.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2024

With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2024

Spacing and switching: Rockets adapt to life with Jabari Smith Jr. at center

Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff on the Rockets: “Playing smaller, playing switchable lineups, more five-out spacing, it does make them a little bit of a different team.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2024

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. excels, but Chet Holmgren rallies Thunder past Rockets

In a battle of top 2022 draft picks, Jabari Smith Jr. had another 20-15 game, but Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and rallied the Thunder to a win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024

Rockets continue finding spark from rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

“I thought the young guys coming in changed the game with their defense,” Fred VanVleet says of Houston’s rookies. “They definitely gave us a big spark.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Keeps Starting Lineup

Houston Rockets coach Udoka weighs lineup changes amidst player struggles and playoff hopes. Can they secure a strong finish?

Top News · Feb 24, 2024

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson show grit as Rockets rally past Suns

One night after struggling massively in the paint, Jabari Smith Jr. (22 points, 16 rebounds) and the Rockets flipped the script in Friday’s gritty win over Phoenix.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

Takeaways: In loss to Pelicans, Rockets bullied inside by Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas

Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas combined for 47 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists on 64% shooting as New Orleans bullied Houston in Thursday’s blowout loss.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024

After further review, Ime Udoka opts against changing Houston’s starting lineup

Entering the All-Star break, Ime Udoka had hinted at a potential change to Houston’s starting lineup. But he ultimately decided against it, at least for now.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 21, 2024

Updated Houston Rockets roster, salaries entering 2024 offseason

With Steven Adams now on the roster, here’s where the Rockets stand with payroll and player salaries entering the 2024 NBA offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 20, 2024