Houston has a problem. It’s reminiscent of one they’ve had before. Can they fix it in time to save their 2024–25 season? A shot at the play-in tournament is on the line this year. More importantly, though, the long-term future of the franchise may be at stake as well. The Similarities Between Jalen Green and Steve Francis Houston Today Pre-season has already begun. The regular … [Read more...] about The Similarities Between Jalen Green and Steve Francis
3 NBA Rookies who Could Participate in This Year’s Dunk Contest
The NBA Dunk Contest is a young man’s game. You have to go all the way back to Nate Robinson in 2010, to find a dunk contest winner who was even 26 years or older. Additionally, with the exception of Jaylen Brown last year, it is also a game—or event—‘star’ players increasingly decline to take part in. Since 2020, only two players with All-Star selections attached to their … [Read more...] about 3 NBA Rookies who Could Participate in This Year’s Dunk Contest
Rockets Sign Intriguing Duo To Compete In Training Camp
The Houston Rockets are signing free agents Thon Maker and Markquis Nowell to training camp contracts with an Exhibit 10 clause, per The Athletic’s Kelly Iko and Shams Charania. Rockets Sign Intriguing Duo To Compete In Training Camp With training camp tipping off around the NBA, Maker and Nowell will have to get up to speed quickly. Indeed, because of the Exhibit 10 language … [Read more...] about Rockets Sign Intriguing Duo To Compete In Training Camp
Rockets Player Comp: Former DPOY Candidate?
The Houston Rockets have an exciting young core and a defense-first philosophy. Could one of those Rockets one day be first in votes for DPOY? It seems unlikely, given the concurrent arrival of super-prospect Victor Wembanyama. However, the Rockets do have one player in particular who bears a striking resemblance to a former candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. Rockets … [Read more...] about Rockets Player Comp: Former DPOY Candidate?
Houston Rockets Budding Star Wants Contract Extension
During his media day appearance on Monday, Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun spoke about his contract status. Sengun, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, has spent the first three seasons of his NBA career with the Rockets. And, according to the 22-year-old himself, he hopes to stick around for a little bit longer. In talking about his contract, Sengun … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Budding Star Wants Contract Extension