The Dream Shake

Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images If the Houston Rockets are headed into the 2024-2025 season with a “full deck” then Amen Thompson is definitely the wildcard.  On a roster that is rich with young talent in multiple positions, head coach Ime Udoka has described Amen Thompson as a player that “checks every box.” One you can “plug and play” in any of those … [Read more...] about Rockets 2024-2025 player previews: Amen Thompson

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Game two of the preseason is tonight! Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday, October 9, 2024 @ 7:00pm CST Location: PAYCOM Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahomea TV: NBA TV Radio: SportsTalk790 Online: Rockets App Game two of the preseason is here! … [Read more...] about Rockets back in NBA Preseason action vs. Thunder

Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Was anyone else hoping McVeigh didn’t get his game tying shot off in time, or was it just me? It was just me? Okay... The strange thing about preseason games is that everything matters but the final score. The Rockets followed up their loss in the preseason opener with a 122-113 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the overtime that no one … [Read more...] about Rockets reserves propel them to a 122-113 OT win in OKC

Mustache Referendum Incoming | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Showdown At The Mustache Saloon? I’ve written extensively about Reed Sheppard’s college bonafides, that the comparable statistical players I’ve found are all pretty much Hall of Fame players, or were wildly ahead of their time (Mark Price). I pounded the table for him to be the Rockets draft pick, and clearly, … [Read more...] about Rockets 2024-2025 player previews: Reed Sheppard

Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The last time the Houston Rockets walked into Oklahoma City, Jalen Green had his best game as a pro. As the Thunder employed Lu Dort and sent just about every help defender they could, Green carved up the eventual top seed in the West to the tune of 37 points, including back-to-back scores in overtime to seal the win. Green didn’t immediately … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game preview