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Rockets star Alperen Sengun named Most Improved Player finalist by NBA

Houston’s Alperen Sengun, Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey, and Chicago’s Coby White are the NBA’s Most Improved Player finalists this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2024

As play-in concludes, Rockets learn 2024 draft lottery odds for own pick

With Chicago and Atlanta eliminated, Houston is now locked into the No. 12 odds slot (for the May 12 draft lottery) with its own 2024 first-round pick.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2024

Rockets proud of Jalen Green’s growth, resiliency in 2023-24

“He was a guy I probably pushed harder than most... to improve all around,” Ime Udoka says of his first season with Jalen Green in Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 19, 2024

Rockets GM Rafael Stone draws second-place NBA Executive of the Year prediction

Bleacher Report predicts Rockets GM Rafael Stone to finish second in Executive of the Year voting, trailing only Boston’s Brad Stevens.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 15, 2024

‘Man of the people’ Boban Marjanovićic intentionally misses free-throw to win fans fast food

Boban Marjanović bricked two consecutive free throws against the Clippers to hand free chicken sandwiches to the crowd in LA

The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2024

As regular season ends, Rockets learn 2024 draft lottery odds

The Rockets will receive a 2024 lottery pick from the Nets, while there’s a small chance that Houston can avoid sending its own draft pick to Oklahoma City.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2024

Report: NBA execs expect Rockets to extend Rafael Stone’s contract as general manager

Many around the NBA are expecting the Rockets to soon extend Rafael Stone’s contract as general manager, Marc Stein reports.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2024

As Rockets adjust tactics, Jabari Smith Jr. thrives offensively at center

Since moving to center after Alperen Sengun’s injury, Jabari Smith Jr. is scoring 16.4 points per game while shooting over 40% on 3-pointers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2024

On final road trip, Rockets see value in pursuing .500 or better season

“We just want to finish above .500 and prepare for next season,” third-year guard Jalen Green says of the final road trip for the Rockets (39-40).

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2024

Jalen Green thanks Rockets fans for support, vows better results in 2024-25

“I know we fell short of the playoffs this year, but next year is gonna be way better,” Jalen Green told fans before Houston’s home finale.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2024