The Latest Breaking News from Garrison Maws

Rockets open second roster spot with Justin Holiday contract buyout

One day after reaching a contract buyout with Danny Green, the #Rockets have reportedly agreed to another with Justin Holiday. Houston now has two vacant roster spots.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 13, 2023

Podcast: Rockets trade deadline reaction and Eric Gordon’s legacy in Houston

Today’s podcast with @JTGatlin and @BenDuBose features #Rockets trade reaction, with insight on a long-awaited Eric Gordon deal and why it was a win for Rafael Stone and Tilman Fertitta.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 10, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Trades make Hawks better but still not good enough to beat East’s best

It has been clear to me for a while now how this Hawks season will play out. Assuming they make the playoff field, the Hawks will draw the Celtics, Bucks, 76ers or Nets. That’s where the season ends. The first round is the ceiling.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. posts career night in ninth straight loss

#Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. set career highs in points (27) and blocks (3), but it wasn’t nearly enough to win in Sacramento. Houston has now lost nine straight games and 14 of 15.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 14, 2023

Takeaways: Alperen Sengun records first triple-double as Rockets’ skid continues

In Wednesday’s loss at Sacramento, Alperen Sengun made history with the first triple-double of his young NBA career while becoming the youngest player in #Rockets history to do so.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 12, 2023

What Jae’Sean Tate returning means for Rockets’ rotation minutes

In the short-term, it appears Jae’Sean Tate’s return to the #Rockets will cut into the playing time of TyTy Washington and Garrison Mathews.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2023

‘Garry Bird is back’: Rockets reap benefits as Garrison Mathews breaks out

Jalen Green to @BigSargeSportz on Garrison Mathews: “Garry Bird is back! I told him, ‘Welcome back.’ We missed him for a while. ... Every time he comes in, he is going to be gritty.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 26, 2022

Takeaways: Jalen Green, KJ Martin lead epic Rockets rally to beat Hawks

Jalen Green (30 points) and KJ Martin (21 points, career-high 15 rebounds) helped Houston overcome a big deficit to beat Atlanta. Garrison Mathews and Jabari Smith Jr. showed out, as well.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 26, 2022

2022-23 Houston Rockets statistics, player grades for preseason play

The Rockets went 3-1 in preseason play, and electric numbers by second-year guard Jalen Green (22.0 points, 43.3% on 3-pointers, 3.3 assists in 26.3 minutes) were a big reason why.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022

Takeaways: Jalen Green scores 33 as Rockets blast Pacers in preseason finale

Jalen Green dropped 33 points in 29 minutes on efficient shooting as the Rockets (3-1) won at Indiana (2-2) in the preseason finale. Here’s our look at key takeaways and postgame reaction.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 15, 2022