ESPN Jun 29, 2023, 04:37 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print The Houston Rockets mentioned on Thursday they’ve picked up the fourth-year crew possibility for ahead KJ Martin. Martin, 22, broke out final season after averaging 12.7 factors and 5.5 rebounds whereas capturing almost 57% from the sphere in 28 minutes per … Read more
Houston Rockets proprietor Tilman Fertitta trumpeted the hiring of Ime Udoka as step one in “part two” of the franchise’s rebuilding course of, wherein instantly returning to the playoffs after a three-year absence is the plan. He additionally attributed conversations with NBA officers and Udoka for feeling comfy with hiring the top coach following his … Read more
The Houston Rockets have agreed on a deal to rent Ime Udoka because the franchise’s subsequent coach, sources informed ESPN on Monday. The hiring comes almost three months after the Boston Celtics suspended and dismissed Udoka for an improper office relationship, a scenario the Rockets probed with the league workplace and with the Celtics, amongst … Read more
The Houston Rockets have acquired permission to interview two high assistant coaches on Western Convention contenders — Golden State‘s Kenny Atkinson and Phoenix‘s Kevin Younger, sources informed ESPN on Tuesday. The Rockets are starting a search to exchange former coach Stephen Silas, who did not have the fourth-year possibility on his contract picked up. Houston … Read more
8:00 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN HOUSTON — Popping out of the All-Star break, the Houston Rockets knew they weren’t going to be in competition for a spot within the NBA play-in event. They have been 13-45, had misplaced seven straight video games heading into the break, and have been two weeks faraway from buying and … Read more
With star heart Nikola Jokic again from harm and an opportunity to clinch the No. 1 seed within the West, the Denver Nuggets appeared poised for a giant evening Tuesday. As an alternative, they fell flat towards the worst crew within the convention, permitting the last-place Rockets to blow them out 124-103 in Houston. The … Read more
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets got here into Wednesday evening’s sport towards the Los Angeles Lakers tied with the Detroit Pistons for fewest wins within the NBA this season with 16. They proceeded to go up by as many as 18 factors within the first half en path to a 114-110 victory. “We have talked … Read more
HOUSTON — Charlotte Hornets level guard LaMelo Ball left Wednesday night time’s recreation in opposition to the Houston Rockets after spraining his left ankle once more. Ball mentioned after Charlotte’s 122-117 victory that he did not suppose the harm was severe, and he did not plan to have X-rays on his ankle. “I can stroll … Read more
All-Star guard James Harden is severely contemplating a return to the Houston Rockets in free company this July — if he decides in opposition to a brand new cope with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources instructed ESPN. Harden and his inner-circle have been overtly weighing Houston in current weeks and months, sources mentioned, a exceptional risk … Read more
HOUSTON — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 factors, together with 17 within the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night time. Doncic, who additionally had 10 assists and eight rebounds, was 17 of 30 from the sphere, together with 6 of 12 on 3-pointers. … Read more