The Latest Breaking News from Ime Udoka

Worst 2026 NBA Free Agent Signings: Bucks’ Bizarre Gary Trent Jr. Deal Leads List

Breaking down the worst free agent signings from this year’s NBA offseason, starting with the confounding Gary Trent Jr. deal in Milwaukee.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Grading the Bulls’ Tiago Splitter Hire: Did Chicago Make the Right Call With New Head Coach?

Grading the Bulls’ decision to hire Tiago Splitter away from the Trail Blazers to be the franchise’s next head coach.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15

Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

What Reed Sheppard Said About His Brutal Turnover After Ime Udoka Criticism of Rockets’ Collapse

Sheppard gave up a critical turnover in the final minute of regulation during the Rockets’ Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25

The Obvious Rockets’ Offensive Fix Ime Udoka Doesn't Seem Interested in Making

The Rockets’ offense still needs to be fixed even with Kevin Durant back out there, but Ime Udoka doesn’t seem interested in the most obvious solution.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

One Positive Takeaway for Every NBA Team From the 2025–26 Season

Looking back on this NBA season and finding one positive takeaway for each of the league’s 30 teams.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 14

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notebook: Victor Wembanyama Makes Loud MVP Case

Plus, the Clippers investigation looms at the Board of Governors meeting this week, there are problems in Houston and the Pistons keep motoring along.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24

Lakers Expose Rockets’ Biggest Weakness As Kevin Durant Takes Ownership for Late-Game Collapse

Kevin Durant took full accountability for Houston’s offensive collapse against Los Angeles, but the Rockets’ problems run far deeper than KD.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Bam Adebayo’s Historic Night Didn’t Impress Everyone in the NBA

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point scoring night garnered plenty of praise around the NBA—but not everyone was all that impressed.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 11