The injury to key Houston Rockets starter Amen Thompson is thankfully a minor one. Nonetheless, the Rockets have been finding their position in the Western Conference standings increasingly precarious of late. They’ll sorely miss having one of the league’s most disruptive athletes and a potential future star. Can the team’s chances at a top-six playoff seeding survive until … [Read more...] about Will Rockets Survive Stretch Without Future Star?
Houston Rockets Depleted Backcourt To Get A Boost
The Houston Rockets haven’t received much good news on the injury front lately. But that could be soon, as Fred VanVleet is slated to return sometime this week. Over the past few days, Houston has learned that Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson will miss several games. Sheppard will be out for at least until early April after fracturing his thumb on Thursday night against New … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Depleted Backcourt To Get A Boost
What Kevin Durant’s Trade Price Says About Potential Suitors
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is likely going to be among the next crop of stars traded in the offseason. Indeed, there are already several teams who have been mentioned by NBA insiders as potential suitors. There are others that have already made calls about him. So, with the writing seemingly on the wall, the biggest question this summer may be which teams officially … [Read more...] about What Kevin Durant’s Trade Price Says About Potential Suitors
Rockets’ Playmaker Suffers Injury While Stat-Padding
Houston Rockets playmaker Amen Thompson is set to undergo an MRI after sustaining a left ankle injury during their victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. As he left the court, he was able to move under his own power. However, as he left arena, the 22-year-old was seen in a walking boot and using crutches. In his postgame presser, … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Playmaker Suffers Injury While Stat-Padding
Lakers Not Among Kevin Durant Trade Suitors?
The NBA is expecting movement among the stars this offseason, with Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant widely believed to be on his way out of Arizona. To be clear, Durant doesn’t sound like wants to pack his bags. Nonetheless, the Suns are in a bit of a pickle, and trading him may be their only way out. If so, there are five teams that are usually linked to the future Hall of … [Read more...] about Lakers Not Among Kevin Durant Trade Suitors?