The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Silas

‘Learning lesson’: Rockets guard Jalen Green trying to emulate rise of Ja Morant

“He has a huge spark when he plays,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of Jalen Green. “I definitely see a lot of growth in his game. He is trying to become more of a playmaker.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022

Takeaways: Ja Morant, Jalen Green duel as Grizzlies rally past Rockets

Jalen Green (33 points) and Alperen Sengun (23 points, 12 rebounds) played well, but they couldn’t quite match Ja Morant (49 points, 8 assists) in Friday’s home opener for the Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022

In NBA debut for rookies, Stephen Silas impressed by Rockets’ fight

Stephen Silas on Houston’s regular-season opener: “This is our fifth game together, so we were disjointed a little bit, but I love our fight and our competitiveness.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022

Rockets working to better integrate Alperen Sengun with starters

Rockets center Alperen Sengun struggled in Monday’s preseason loss at Miami, and John Lucas and Stephen Silas outlined the challenges in adjusting to his new role alongside starters.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 12, 2022

Takeaways: Kevin Porter Jr., Jalen Green flourish, but Alperen Sengun struggles in loss to Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green played well, but the Rockets struggled to overcome a bad night by Alperen Sengun in Monday’s loss at Miami. Here’s our look at the key takeaways.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022

John Lucas leading Jalen Green, Rockets with honesty, tough love

“To (whom) much is given, much is expected,” John Lucas says of talented second-year prospect Jalen Green. “I very rarely give Jalen compliments, because I expect so much from him.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 9, 2022

Alperen Sengun misses Rockets preseason game after dental procedure

The Rockets were without three starters Friday versus Toronto, with Alperen Sengun (dental procedure) joining Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle sprain) and Eric Gordon (rest) on the sidelines.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2022

Oct. 6 Rockets practice interviews: John Lucas, Jae’Sean Tate, Garrison Mathews

John Lucas, Jae’Sean Tate, and Garrison Mathews met with #Rockets media members after Thursday’s practice, with discussion topics including Jabari Smith Jr.’s left ankle sprain.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022

Oct. 5 Rockets practice interviews: Jalen Green, John Lucas, Eric Gordon

Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, and assistant coach John Lucas met with the media after Wednesday’s Rockets practice. Here’s what they had to say.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022

Rockets see Jabari Smith Jr. as ‘just scratching the surface’ of his potential

#Rockets assistant coach John Lucas on Jabari Smith Jr.: “He is just scratching the surface. I think he has a chance to really be good. Jabari knows how to play.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022