Archives for September 2024

Adding Fred VanVleet helped turn the Houston Rockets into a respectable franchise again last season. But what will his role be next season? In 2024-25, he will enter the second year of his three-year deal. It was a contract that some viewed as an overpay. Context was key, however, and the Rockets will be happy with their returns thus far, especially given the alternatives for … [Read more...] about Year 2 of Houston’s VanVleet Master Plan

Next spring, the Houston Rockets hope to be in the playoffs for the first time since James Harden left. The path has been long and arduous, with three straight seasons winning fewer than 23 games. In 2023-24, the Rockets appeared to right the ship, going 41-41 while coached by Ime Udoka. However, they were still a couple of players away from getting over the hump. Rockets Part … [Read more...] about Rockets Part Ways With Former First Round Pick

It was just two years ago that AJ Griffin was beginning his journey in the NBA. Selected 16th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, Griffin came close to making an All-Rookie Team in 2022-23. Last season was a disappointing one though for the 21-year-old, as he was often out of the rotation and appeared in just 20 games. Still very young and one season removed … [Read more...] about With AJ Griffin Stepping Away, Here Are Two Who Did Likewise