I was out at the Houston Rockets’ press conference on Monday, and here are three things that stood out to me. The Houston Rockets struck draft gold on draft night by not only getting one projected top-five player in Amen Thompson, but they were also able to get two top-five talents, as Cam Whitmore, to the surprise of many, fell to the 20th pick, and the Rockets didn't waste … [Read more...] about Rockets introduce Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore
Archives for June 2023
Texans News: Derek Stingley Jr. making strides ahead of Year 2
Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Monday, June 26, 2023. Houston Texans News Latest Deshaun Watson suit adds Houston Texans as defendant (FOX 8 News) Texans Slated To Carry Over $30 Million in Dead Cap Space in 2023 (Sports Illustrated) AFC Notes: Colts, Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Texans News: Derek Stingley Jr. making strides ahead of Year 2
Sophomore Star: John Metchie III Ready to Break Out
Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images The second year player is set to take the leap. Somewhere along the line it seems the Houston Texans have gone from “Patriots South” to “Crimson Tide West”. Part of that movement was drafting phenom wide receiver John Metchie III in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Metchie cracked the Alabama starting lineup in 2020 and ended his … [Read more...] about Sophomore Star: John Metchie III Ready to Break Out
David Hardisty: Ime Udoka says the Rockets want to find the right mix of veterans to “kind of nurture these guys.” He thinks the competition level is going to be raised. “Nothing is handed out anymore.” … [Read more...] about
Atlantic Notes: Harden, Mills, Simmons, Simovic, Knicks
The Rockets remain a serious contender to sign James Harden, a source close to the Sixers star told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Recent speculation has trended toward Harden remaining in Philadelphia, but his camp wants to make it clear that Houston is still an option. While it seems odd for a top player to consider leaving a title contender for a rebuilding franchise, Amick … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Harden, Mills, Simmons, Simovic, Knicks