The Dream Shake

The author of “Giannis” is now releasing a bio on the Houston Rockets great. It was the honor of my lifetime to interview Mirin Fader, the NYT bestselling author and senior staff writer for The Ringer, who chose to tell the story of the man who’s signature move is the very namesake of this website. It is equally my honor to share some of the highlights of that interview with … [Read more...] about TDS interviews Mirin Fader on her newest book “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon”

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Rockets play their first game in Houston since April During the Houston Rockets’s last preseason game, a “thrilling” overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Xiane and I spoke about the expectations for the team. It’s a conversation that every fanbase is constantly having about their teams. You set expectations, then you adjust when … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans preseason game preview

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images From unknown commodity to possible franchise anchor, Alperen Sengun is poised for a breakout season. When he was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2021, hardly anyone knew who Alperen Sengun was. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver didn’t even pronounce his name correctly. Two painstaking years, and one promising … [Read more...] about Rockets 2024-2025 player previews: Alperen Sengun

Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images Is it now or never? Is Jalen Green ready to make the year three four leap? It’s a similar question to what I asked just a little over a year ago. Following a 2023-24 season bountiful of highs and lows, it’s safe to say that the Houston Rockets are still wondering that same thing. In last year’s piece where I proposed objectives … [Read more...] about Rockets 2024-2025 player previews: Jalen Green

This was supposed to be easy. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Stealth Development Concern? Jabari Smith was supposed to be the easy early first round pick. Unlike the mercurial and erratic thrills of Jalen Green, the obvious talent, but difficult to classify role of Amen Thompson, and the “favorable comps to Point Gods but, but,” outlook of Reed Sheppard, Jabari Smith … [Read more...] about Rockets 2024-2025 player previews: Jabari Smith Jr.