After losing a battle with brain cancer, 18-year NBA veteran Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 (h/t The Athletic’s Shams Charania). Former Nuggets, Hawks, Sixers, Rockets Giant Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58 Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at 58 years old due to brain cancer. pic.twitter.com/taDWSFeCQE — Shams Charania … [Read more...] about Former Nuggets, Hawks, Sixers, Rockets Giant Passes Away At 58
Rockets Player Comp: A Finals MVP?
The Houston Rockets’ young core features a player with surprising similarities to a Finals MVP. Can they live up to that kind of potential? The 2024–25 season will be only an early step along the road towards finding out. Rest assured, though, that fans will be paying very close attention to any signs of progress. Rockets Player Comp: A Finals MVP? Rockets and Finals MVPs Of … [Read more...] about Rockets Player Comp: A Finals MVP?
What Will Houston Do With Their Open Spot On 15-Man Roster, The Rockets Weighing Several Options
The Houston Rockets have an open roster spot following the buyout of AJ Griffin. Griffin received $250,000 of the $3.9 million he was due as part of the buyout. While Griffin’s surprising departure is unfortunate for his basketball career, the 21-year forward appears to have decided for personal reasons, per Kelly Iko and Shams Charania of The Athletic. Griffin is expected to … [Read more...] about What Will Houston Do With Their Open Spot On 15-Man Roster, The Rockets Weighing Several Options
Projecting the Rockets’ Defense in Year 2 of Ime Udoka
The Houston Rockets were powered to a bounce-back season last year by their defense. Will they keep that same bounce in their step in 2024-25? The Rockets’ chances of actually improving on last year’s showing will be determined on the offensive end. Basketball is also generally just easier to talk about in terms of offense. But if the defense last year was a fluke, then the … [Read more...] about Projecting the Rockets’ Defense in Year 2 of Ime Udoka
Breakout Players: 5 NBA Players Who Are Going to Surprise Fans This Season
The NBA is a league where stars can emerge from out of nowhere. You never know when a player is going to go from being unknown to an NBA superstar. Nikola Jokic was drafted as the 11th pick in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft and is now a three-time MVP with an NBA championship. As crazy as it might sound, this is not unheard of, as many players take sudden jumps in their … [Read more...] about Breakout Players: 5 NBA Players Who Are Going to Surprise Fans This Season