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 · Dec 28, 2024
Report: Rockets unlikely to offer max contracts in 2024 to Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun are unlikely to receive maximum-salary contract extension offers in 2024, the Houston Chronicle reports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2024
Report: Rockets to save 2024 mid-level exception for future trade The Rockets plan to save their non-taxpayer mid-level exception for potential use in a future trade, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2024
Report: After landing at No. 3, Rockets less likely to trade 2024 first-round draft pick Jonathan Feigen on the Rockets and the 2024 NBA draft: “They were more open, and looking to move it, at [pick] nine, than they would be at three.” USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 6, 2024
Donovan Clingan believes in potential fit with Rockets, Alperen Sengun Donovan Clingan on a potential pairing in Houston with Alperen Sengun: “If he’s working inside, I’ll be able to step out and shoot the 3 and be able to space the floor.” USA Today Sports Media Group · May 15, 2024
Rockets extend front office contracts of Rafael Stone, Eli Witus “We wanted to show them as well as the public we’re excited with the direction the Rockets were going,” owner Tilman Fertitta tells the Houston Chronicle. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2024
Report: Cam Whitmore hopes to rejoin Rockets on Sunday versus Dallas Cam Whitmore (right knee sprain) hopes to return to the Rockets in time for Sunday’s home game versus Dallas, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 29, 2024
Takeaways: Rockets burn Suns as Jalen Green (34 points) stays hot Jalen Green had another 34-point game in Phoenix, and in the rematch, he had enough support from teammates for Houston to win versus Kevin Durant and the Suns. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2024
Knicks reportedly filing protest with NBA over loss to Rockets The Knicks are reportedly filing a protest with the NBA over Monday’s loss in Houston, though history suggests it’s unlikely to be upheld. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2024
Jalen Green soars to first career triple-double as Hawks clip short-handed Rockets Jalen Green (26 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists) had his first career triple-double, but Houston’s short-handed squad couldn’t complete a rally in Atlanta. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 11, 2024
NBA trade deadline passes for Rockets without additional moves Despite a flurry of late rumors, the NBA’s in-season trade deadline came and went without any more moves in Houston (beyond Steven Adams). USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2024
Report: As trade deadline nears, Rockets prioritizing minutes for Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore As the Feb. 8 trade deadline nears, the Rockets will be careful not to block minutes for rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore, Jonathan Feigen reports. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2024
Rockets leadership reacts to Steven Adams trade acquisition Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka were among those Friday who offered their perspective on Houston’s trade acquisition of Steven Adams. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 3, 2024
Reaction: Alperen Sengun misses out on 2024 NBA All-Star honors Alperen Sengun wasn’t named to the list of Western Conference reserves for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. Here’s how Rockets fans and media reacted to the news. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2024
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2024 Potential trade targets for Rockets as NBA’s Feb. 8 deadline nears With the Feb. 8 trade deadline less than three weeks away, here’s a look at potential targets for the Rockets, according to various reports from NBA media.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2024 Report: As trade deadline nears, Rockets focused on value over need “The Rockets are still at a stage when they will seek good-value trades rather than fill a targeted need,“ reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2024 Takeaways: Defensive slide continues as Sixers star Joel Embiid blasts Rockets In his return from injury, reigning MVP Joel Embiid was outstanding (41 points, 10 rebounds) and vastly outplayed Alperen Sengun. It led to a blowout Sixers win.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 13, 2024 Takeaways: Fred VanVleet rescues Rockets with late heroics in Detroit The Rockets stayed above .500 thanks largely to Fred VanVleet, who had 12 fourth-quarter points and made crucial plays late to thwart Detroit’s upset bid.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2024 Takeaways: Alperen Sengun’s heroics for naught as Bulls edge Rockets late Rockets center Alperen Sengun was magnificent in the fourth quarter and overtime, but Chicago finished on a 10-0 run to deal Houston a gut-punch loss.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024 Brook Lopez sees smart, winning player in Houston’s Alperen Sengun Brook Lopez on Alperen Sengun: “He’ll continue to grow and continue to be great. He’s a tough cover. You can see he’s a winning basketball player.”
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 19, 2023 NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka over officiating talk The NBA issued a combined $60,000 in fines to Houston’s Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka related to their recent comments on officiating.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2023 Rockets offer first look at $70-million practice complex, which opens in 2024 On Tuesday, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta invited media members to an early preview tour of the team’s new practice facility, which will open in mid-2024.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 7, 2023 Takeaways: Aaron Holiday erupts vs. Thunder as Houston wins ninth straight at home After defeating Oklahoma City, Houston’s home winning streak is now at nine games. Aaron Holiday scored 22 points and made 6-of-7 from 3-point range (85.7%).
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 3, 2023 Ime Udoka rips Rockets after Anthony Davis, Lakers extend Houston’s winless road record The Rockets (8-9) are now 0-8 away from home this season after Saturday’s loss to Anthony Davis and the Lakers. In postgame comments, Ime Udoka was clearly upset.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2023 Rockets at Lakers, Dec. 2: Lineups, how to watch, injury reports, uniforms Houston (8-8) remains the NBA’s only winless team on the road, but they nearly beat the Lakers in Los Angeles two weeks ago. On Saturday, they’ll try to finish the job.