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NBA playoffs 2025 predictions: the winner, key players and dark horses

Our writers made their predictions with the NBA postseason tipping off in proper on Saturday afternoon

The Guardian - US

NBA Awards Ballot: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic for MVP, Plus All Other Picks

The Defensive Player of the Year race was intriguing after Victor Wembanyama was excluded due to injury, plus a late surge in Coach of the Year.

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Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

Not long ago, the Rockets were one of the worst teams in the league. But they drafted shrewdly and built a contender around young talent.

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Kevin Durant, Rockets Could Have Mutual Interest This NBA Offseason

Durant is headed into the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns.

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Ime Udoka Had Strong Message About Rockets' Defense of Steph Curry, Warriors

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka gave a powerful response of how his team defended Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

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Steph Curry Made Funny Joke After He Was Asked What He Said to Ime Udoka

Stephen Curry made a funny joke involving his wife Ayesha's restaurant International Smoke after cameras caught a back-and-forth between he and Rockets coach Ime Udoka.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets’ Surprising Rise to Title Contender Isn’t a Fluke

Two years after a free fall, Houston has drafted well, brought in savvy vets and hired Ime Udoka to coach a top-six team in the West.

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How Ime Udoka resurrected the Houston Rockets from NBA poverty to contender

After a headline-making fall in Boston, Ime Udoka has staged a comeback with the Houston Rockets that has him leading the pack for the NBA’s coach of the year

The Guardian - US

Houston Rockets Defeat Top NBA Teams In Impressive Streak

The Houston Rockets are dominating the NBA with their physical style of play, defeating top teams like the Celtics.

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Jabari Smith Jr. Sidelined After Sustaining Hand Injury at Rockets Shootaround

Smith fractured his left hand at Friday's shootaround in Houston.

Sports Illustrated

Ime Udoka Delivered a Classy Retirement Gift to Longtime Rockets Writer

Jonathan Feigen retired from the Houston Chronicle Friday after more than 40 years in journalism.

Sports Illustrated

Breaking Down Four Potential Jimmy Butler Trade Destinations

If the Miami Heat do move on from their six-time All-Star, where could he end up?

Sports Illustrated

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Eviscerates Officiating in Wake of Ejection in Loss to Kings

Udoka was clear in what he said to get himself ejected from the frustrating loss.

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2024–25 NBA Scouting Report: Southwest Division

An opposing team’s scout breaks down the division heading into the season.

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John Hollinger on Rockets addition Jack McVeigh: Potent shooter, defensive limitations

In his latest NBA column, The Athletic’s John Hollinger cited both the good (shooting) and questionable (defense) aspects of Jack McVeigh’s fit in Houston.

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Podcast: What’s next for Rockets as 2024-25 training camp nears

This week’s podcast explores what’s next for the Rockets as the 2024 offseason continues, including contractual decisions for Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green.

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ESPN’s Zach Lowe floats Rockets as potential Lauri Markkanen trade suitor with Jazz

“The Rockets have been mentioned, just because they have a million young players,” ESPN’s Zach Lowe says of the Lauri Markkanen trade market.

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Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees well-rounded player in rookie Reed Sheppard

“He’s not getting overwhelmed, at all,” Ime Udoka says of Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard. “He just continues to make the right play.”

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As summer league continues, should Rockets keep playing Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore?

As 2024 summer league continues, the Rockets will need to decide whether it’s worth it to continue playing Reed Sheppard and Cam Whitmore.

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Tiago Splitter leaves Rockets to become head coach of Paris Basketball

After spending one season as an assistant to Ime Udoka in Houston, Tiago Splitter is leaving the Rockets to take a head coaching job in Europe.

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Rockets to introduce Reed Sheppard in Tuesday press conference

The Rockets will introduce Reed Sheppard in a 1 p.m. press conference on Tuesday in Houston, and it will be available for live streaming.

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As Houston improves its NBA status, former Rockets are taking notice

“They had a great year, and I think this year is going to be special,” Vernon Maxwell says of the Rockets. “They are on the right track, and I like what they are doing.”

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Rockets reportedly interested in signing ‘two-way veteran’ in free agency

Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Eric Gordon could be names to watch as the Rockets pursue a “two-way veteran” in free agency, Kelly Iko reports.

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Report: Grizzlies, Hornets seeking trade with Rockets for No. 3 pick; Marcus Smart of interest

Memphis and Charlotte are interested in trading for the No. 3 draft pick, Kelly Iko reports, with veteran Marcus Smart of some interest to Houston.

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Report: Donovan Clingan believed to lead Rockets’ 2024 draft board

“Donovan Clingan is gaining momentum as the No. 1 prospect for the Rockets,” The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports ahead of next week’s NBA draft.

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