Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Selected third overall in the 2024 NBA Draft after a stellar freshman year at Kentucky, Sheppard was touted as a potential Rookie of the Year candidate. However, through 39 games, he has struggled to secure playing time, logging just 355 minutes and averaging a mere 3.2 points per game on … [Read more...] about Time For The Rockets To Reverse Their Reed Sheppard Decision
Rockets Want Suns Guard, Are They Hunting A Star Trade?
The Houston Rockets have been one of the best teams in the league this season. They are currently 27-12 and second in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets roster has gelled into a young and feisty defensive juggernaut. They are in the top three in defensive rating and top ten in offensive rating. The Rockets’ core is young, and it looks like they are well-positioned to … [Read more...] about Rockets Want Suns Guard, Are They Hunting A Star Trade?
Best Fits For Kon Knueppel Among Lottery Teams
In the same vein as Ace Bailey and Liam McNeeley, Kon Knueppel has shown out as one of the top small forward prospects. He has displayed that he has a high offensive ceiling as a shooter and ball-handler. Not only that, but he also possesses a high basketball IQ and great court vision. With those types of skills, undoubtedly, Knueppel will have suitors in the lottery. Here are … [Read more...] about Best Fits For Kon Knueppel Among Lottery Teams
Top-10 Pick’s ‘Limitless’ Potential Limited By Grizzlies
During their loss to the Houston Rockets, two generations of Memphis Grizzlies centers were able to test each other’s mettle. On Houston’s side was strongman Steven Adams, who the Grizzlies traded last season. On Memphis’ side was Zach Edey, who they selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Adams’ night ended better. Aside from coming away from the win, Edey fouled out … [Read more...] about Top-10 Pick’s ‘Limitless’ Potential Limited By Grizzlies
The 2024-25 Houston Rockets Are Clutch… Sort Of
Last season, the Houston Rockets ranked 25th in the league in clutch win percentage at 42.5%. This season, they rank fourth at 61.9%. They juiced their numbers again on Monday night with another hard-fought win in their January campaign against the Memphis Grizzlies. Even so, the Rockets sure don’t look like other clutch teams. The 2024-25 Houston Rockets Are Clutch… Sort … [Read more...] about The 2024-25 Houston Rockets Are Clutch… Sort Of