The Latest Breaking News from Hakeem Olajuwon

Alperen Sengun scores career-high 33 points as Rockets lose 11th straight to LeBron James, Lakers

Alperen Sengun had a monster game in Los Angeles with 33 points and 15 rebounds, but the #Rockets are now tied for the NBA’s longest losing streak this season (11).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 17, 2023

Hakeem Olajuwon reacts to NBA renaming Defensive Player of the Year Award after him

“That’s the crown,” Hakeem Olajuwon says of the NBA renaming its Defensive Player of the Year Award in his honor. “That sealed my career. It can’t be anything higher than that.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2022

76 greatest NBA players ever: Where Rockets rank in HoopsHype’s updated list

For the NBA’s 76th season in 2022-23, @HoopsHype has a fresh update of the top 76 players of all-time. Here’s where former Rockets came in, starting with Hakeem Olajuwon.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2022

Why the Phoenix Suns can be forgiven for drafting DeAndre Ayton over Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks’ playoff series with the Phoenix Suns shows there is such a thing as the correct mistake, because the Suns benefited from such an error in 2018.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022

Kevin Durant woke up from getting swept and threw shade at Charles Barkley on Instagram

Was this a response to the "bus driver" comments?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022

SI:AM | Masters Champ Scottie Scheffler Is Unbeatable Right Now

His win at Augusta was just the latest in a long string of victories.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

Rockets host charity experience to showcase new Boeing 767 plane

For a charity experience showcasing the team’s new plane, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and family were joined by current players, coaches, executives, and legends — including Hakeem Olajuwon.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 4, 2022

What’s in a name? For new Bucs guard Shaq Mason, a lot of hoops and height

TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs’ newest offensive offensive lineman appreciates the irony embedded in his full name.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

Buccaneers Have Two Players Named After Same NBA Legends

One Tampa Bay trade means there is a fascinating coincidence between two new teammates.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2022

Shaq Mason and Shaq Barrett are named after the same two NBA legends and now they play for the same team

Shaq vs. Shaq is going up in practice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 24, 2022