The Houston Rockets were among the most blocked teams in the NBA last season. This year, they look set to be so again. Does it matter? Blocks against (BLKA) are a clunky-sounding NBA statistic with generally clunky applications. Blocks themselves have fallen somewhat out of favor as an evaluative model for rim protectors. BLKA, more than anything, tend to showcase which players … [Read more...] about The Rockets Get Blocked And Just Keep Coming
Rockets Legend Yao Ming Steps Down As President
Former Houston Rockets star Yao Ming “has quit as president of the Chinese Basketball Association, local media reported on Wednesday” (h/t SCMP Sports) “Yao, who was elected to a second term as president in December 2022, previously resigned as CBA chairman in May last year, and rumours had been circulating for some time that he would cut ties with the governing body entirely … [Read more...] about Rockets Legend Yao Ming Steps Down As President
Has Jalen Green Dethroned Alperen Sengun as the Face of the Houston Rockets?
Four games into the season, Houston fans are riled up over a bittersweet start to the seasons for their franchise duo. While Jalen Green has been terrorizing defenses and getting buckets, teams have figured out Alperen Sengun‘s kryptonite. After such a start, the burning question is, did the Rockets give a $185 Million extension to the wrong player? Or is Alperen Sengun not as … [Read more...] about Has Jalen Green Dethroned Alperen Sengun as the Face of the Houston Rockets?
Hometown Team A Potential Trade Suitor For Heat’s Jimmy Butler
These days, there are more stories coming out about the Miami Heat’s drama than their on-court product. Most of these have been about All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, whose quest for a max contract extension with the Heat has been unsuccessful so far. To be fair, Miami’s rationale for holding off on such a pricey commitment was reasonable. Though Butler is among the league’s best … [Read more...] about Hometown Team A Potential Trade Suitor For Heat’s Jimmy Butler
Rockets Star Impresses Gregg Popovich Amid Future Role Turmoil
Hours before the first win of the season for the Houston Rockets, a report unearthed some critical questions and information that need to be addressed across the league. Amid the many questions , the key part for Houston revolved around the future of Rockets star Jalen Green. Shortly after reports stated Jalen Green’s contract extension was his gateway out of the franchise, the … [Read more...] about Rockets Star Impresses Gregg Popovich Amid Future Role Turmoil