The Latest Breaking News from Vanessa Richardson

Rafael Stone, Ime Udoka offer perspective on Houston rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

Rafael Stone on the reaction of #Rockets coaches to seeing Amen Thompson in person: “They were like, ‘Yeah, we haven’t seen anything like that.’ He really moves differently.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 5, 2023

Reaction: Rockets stunningly draft Cam Whitmore at No. 20 to pair with Amen Thompson

A few days ago, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson were said to be in close competition for the No. 4 pick. Somehow, Houston emerged with both on draft night. #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2023

Citing lessons from Gregg Popovich, new Rockets coach Ime Udoka focused on relationships

“Anybody can draw up plays and scheme for different guys,” Ime Udoka says of his coaching approach and lessons learned from Gregg Popovich. “It’s about the relationship aspect.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2023

Vanessa Richardson to replace Cayleigh Griffin as Rockets’ courtside reporter

Houston sports media personality Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) is the new courtside reporter for #Rockets game broadcasts on AT&T SportsNet, replacing Cayleigh Griffin.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 23, 2022