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ESPN Sources: Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone and assistant GM Eli Witus signed multi-year contract extensions earlier this season ... Show more
How Rockets’ Jalen Green turned third-year struggles into the best month of his career
theathletic.com/5385967/2024/04/04/jalen-green-houston-rockets-march/
NBA All-Star: N.J. childhood might have made me immature: NBA All-Star: N.J. childhood might have made me immature
nj.com/sports/2024/04/nba-all-star-nj-childhood-might-have-made-me-immature.html
Ime didn't sugarcoat things after Houston's loss vs. Golden State. 😳
Ime Udoka to Amen Thompson after wing’s ejection: ‘Keep it lower and you won’t get kicked out’
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/houston-rockets/ime-udoka-to-amen-thompson-after-wings-ejection-keep-it-lower-and-you-wont-get-kicked-out/
Ime Udoka Calls Out 'Soft or Scared' Rockets After Loss to Steph Curry, Warriors: The Houston Rockets are ahead of schedule to some degree in Ime Udoka's first ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10115682-ime-udoka-calls-out-soft-or-scared-rockets-after-loss-to-steph-curry-warriors
Rockets' Royal Ivey to interview for Hornets head-coaching job: A former Texas player and 10-year NBA veteran, Royal Ivey was a Brooklyn Nets assistant for three ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/rockets-royal-ivey-interview-hornets-head-coach-19402454.php
For the Rockets, play-in or not, this season is a win: Houston's play-in hopes are hanging on by a thread, but the franchise has exceeded expectations this ...
sports.yahoo.com/for-the-rockets-play-in-or-not-this-season-is-a-win-181520059.html
Houston Rockets 2023-24 in review: Jalen Green's season: In his third season in NBA, Rockets' Jalen Green says he grew from his struggles and broke bad habits
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-jalen-green-season-review-19404227.php
Houston Rockets: Jalen Green set to play in all 82 games: Jalen Green, in his third year in the NBA, is one game away from playing in all 82 games for first time ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-jalen-green-durability-19401335.php
Houston Rockets developing a feisty style of play: Coach Ime Udoka's plan to instill a little more fight and aggressiveness is paying off in Houston's turnaround
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-aggressive-style-of-play-19395799.php
Houston Rockets: Alperen Şengün unlikely to return this season: The center has begun limited workouts, but the team, out of playoff contention ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/alperen-sengun-houston-rockets-return-unlikely-19394517.php
Houston Rockets fall to Miami Heat for 4th straight loss: The Rockets could not finish inside against the Heat, taking Houston to a fourth consecutive loss to ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-miami-heat-recap-19387104.php
Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green has another challenge ahead of him: After increasing opposing double-teams, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green must find a way ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/jalen-green-third-season-growth-next-step-19393122.php
Houston Rockets aim for consolation prize of a winning record: At 38-40, Houston needs to win its last four games to finish above .500. With three victories ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-eye-winning-record-last-four-games-19391308.php
Houston Rockets: Meaningful strech run may benefit in long term: The Rockets are chasing the Warriors for the Western Conference's last play-in spot ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/playing-meaningful-games-welcome-change-19378842.php
Houston Rockets: Late rally falls short in loss to Timberwolves: The Rockets had their chances against the Timberwolves, but could not pull off the comeback on ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/timberwolves-113-rockets-106-recap-19380883.php
“If you're not gonna land the punch you might as well not throw it.”
- Ime Udoka on Jabari Smith Jr.
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Rockets earn 10th straight win to keep Play-In hopes alive: ‘We fought for that one’
theathletic.com/5374663/2024/03/28/rockets-thunder-play-in-tournament-10-straight-wins/
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Jalen Green’s defensive improvement is more than just hot streak: The IkoSystem: Jalen Green's defensive play isn't an anomaly for the Houston Rockets.
theathletic.com/5365460/2024/03/25/rockets-jalen-green-defensive-improvement/
Paid articlePaid Every game matters for Rockets after regaining their footing and confidence: Houston has turned on the jets to work its way back into the Play-In Tournament mix.
theathletic.com/5356990/2024/03/21/houston-rockets-play-in-tournament-nba-standings/
Paid articlePaid Ime Udoka on seeing ‘glimpses’ of Rockets’ potential, Jalen Green, Şengün’s development and more
theathletic.com/5315924/2024/03/05/ime-udoka-rockets-interview-jalen-green/
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Ime Udoka has turned the surging Houston Rockets around and they’re fighting for a play-in berth
oregonlive.com/nba/2024/03/ime-udoka-has-turned-the-surging-houston-rockets-around-and-theyre-fighting-for-a-play-in-berth.html
Tari Eason To Undergo Season-Ending Leg Surgery
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/274879/Tari-Eason-To-Undergo-Season-Ending-Leg-Surgery
Jalen Green and Cam Whitmore are the Rockets duo waiting on the wings: The IkoSystem
theathletic.com/5322511/2024/03/08/jalen-green-cam-whitmore-houston-rockets/
Paid articlePaid Alperen Şengün’s absence, the wall of small, Play-In push and more: The IkoSystem
theathletic.com/5261928/2024/03/15/alperen-sengun-injury-rockets-play-in-tournament/
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How the Rockets rebuild is accelerating ahead of schedule — with Houston star hunting at the trade deadline
theathletic.com/5240648/2024/01/31/houston-rockets-star-hunting-nba-trade-deadline/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Rockets Accelerating Rebuild Ahead of Schedule
- Rockets speeding up contention plans, considering all options at the trade deadline.
- Team aims to be buyers, not sellers, despite current standing in the Western Conference.
- Internal strategy repositioned to pursue high-level talent for immediate success.
- Udoka's mentality leads to recalibrating and reinforcing successful aspects of play.
Celtics: I said Joe Mazzulla should go. I'm glad he stayed.: Brad Stevens gave him a more coachable roster this season — and he’s a better coach and has earned ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/01/sports/joe-mazzulla-celtics-coach/
Houston Rockets: Jabari Smith Jr. returns from suspension: Jabari Smith Jr. says 'it's not worth it' to get into a scrape with another player and have to miss a ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/jabari-smith-rockets-suspension-return-19370807.php
Stephen A. Smith hints at secret NBA world filled with affairs, behind-the-scenes drama
nypost.com/2024/02/21/sports/stephen-a-smith-hints-at-secret-nba-world-filled-with-affairs-drama/
Houston Rockets: Rookie Amen Thompson is center of attention: With Alperen Şengün out, Amen Thompson is finding a different role on offense and facing many ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-amen-thompson-center-19364751.php
Rockets Have Made Aggressive Offer To Nets For Mikal Bridges basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/274497/Rockets-Have-Made-Aggressive-Offer-To-Nets-For-Mikal-Bridges
Houston Rockets: Alperen Şengün shines in win over Spurs: With Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama in town, it was the Rockets' Alperen Şengün who stole the show as ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/rockets-114-spurs-101-game-recap-18705079.php
Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka at double digits in technical fouls: Rockets coach Ime Udoka, who got his 10th technical foul of the season Tuesday ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/jabari-smith-ime-udoka-technical-fouls-18692771.php
Houston Rockets: Rookie Amen Thompson's role being elevated: Rockets coach Ime Udoka turned to rookie Amen Thompson on Friday to help seal Houston's victory ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-rookie-amen-thompson-role-18686872.php
Houston Rockets show what they're capable of with clutch win: The Rockets' performance in the final five minutes of their win against the Suns on Friday could be ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-phoenix-suns-win-18684041.php
Houston Rockets: Why lineup changes won’t fix recent problems: Ime Udoka stuck to his lineup plan as the Rockets embarked on an especially difficult and ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-lineup-ime-udoka-18684036.php
Houston Rockets: no lineup shakeup in return from All-Star break: After stumbling to the All-Star break, Rockets are hopeful return of veteran Fred VanVleet from ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-no-lineup-changes-18679414.php
Houston Rockets: No moves on trade deadline day: After a move last week for Steven Adams, Houston didn't make any deadline deals with no options for immediate ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-nba-trade-deadline-no-moves-18655621.php
Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone comments on trade deadline: Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said teams inquired about the team's core talent but that it was ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-rafael-stone-trade-deadline-18662607.php
Houston Rockets' Jalen Green responds with bounceback game: Rockets' Jalen Green responded to being benched Friday with a bounceback performance against the ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-jalen-green-atlanta-hawks-18661211.php
Houston Rockets' bench outshines starters in loss in Toronto: The loss in Toronto dropped the Rockets to 0-3 on the road trip heading into the second half of a ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-starters-bench-raptors-18659703.php
What I’m hearing about the Rockets: Potential targets, draft picks and more: Could Jae'Sean Tate be on the move? According to our Kelly Iko, teams have been ...
theathletic.com/5259097/2024/02/08/houston-rockets-trade-deadline-2024/
Paid articlePaid Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore spark optimism: With rookies Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson putting on a show, the Rockets got 83 points from ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-cam-whitmore-amen-thompson-18644076.php
Rockets Interested In Robert Williams
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/274454/Rockets-Interested-In-Robert-Williams
Nia Long to Receive $32,500/Mo. in Child Support from Ime Udoka: Nia Long will get a little over $32,000 in monthly child support Ime Udoka.
tmz.com/2024/01/22/nia-long-receive-32-500-month-child-support-ime-udoka-custody/
Ime Udoka sees how much stronger the Celtics are this year: The pupils’ work was on full display for their former sensei, as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/14/sports/ime-udoka-got-an-up-close-look-how-much-stronger-celtics-are-this-year/
No rest for Rockets as clash with Celtics looms: By the time overtime commenced on Saturday, the Houston Rockets' Cam Whitmore didn't seem to have much left in ...
reuters.com/sports/basketball/no-rest-rockets-clash-with-celtics-looms-2024-01-21/
Joel Embiid won’t force self to play to meet NBA MVP requirement: PHILADELPHIA — Ime Udoka in his one year as a 76ers assistant got close enough to Joel Embiid ...
sports.inquirer.net/547860/joel-embiid-wont-force-self-to-play-to-meet-nba-mvp-requirement
Alperen Şengün has a chance to be better than Nikola Jokić: The Rockets' young center is primed to be the next great big man of the NBA
deadspin.com/alperen-sengun-nikola-jokic-nba-houston-rockets-1851168153
Rockets' Dillon Brooks, Ime Udoka fined for 'inappropriate' language toward refs: Brooks and Udoka were ejected from Houston's game against the Bucks on Sunday
cbssports.com/nba/news/rockets-dillon-brooks-ime-udoka-fined-for-inappropriate-language-toward-officials/
Darvin Ham fires back at Ime Udoka over LeBron James incident: Darvin Ham had some bars for Ime Udoka following Udoka’s incident with LeBron James over the ...
larrybrownsports.com/basketball/darvin-ham-fires-back-ime-udoka-lebron-james-incident/625096
Houston Rockets' Jalen Green aggressive vs. Charlotte Hornets: Rockets' Jalen Green scored 36 points in 28 minutes Friday, giving him consecutive games scoring ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-jalen-green-hornets-18629794.php
Kenyon Martin blasts ex Rockets coach Stephen Silas on Gil Arenas Show: Kenyon Martin, whose son K.J. Martin played for the Rockets, said the team had no respect ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/rockets-kenyon-martin-stephen-silas-gilbert-arenas-18638145.php
20 things related to the Celtics to watch for in 2024: There will be All-Star selections, an Ime Udoka return to TD Garden, and … could we be witnessing the ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/01/sports/20-things-related-celtics-watch-2024/
Houston Rockets learn a hard lesson in loss to Brooklyn Nets: The Rockets put themselves back into the game after a slow start against the Nets ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-energy-brooklyn-nets-18633287.php
Ime Udoka And His Quartet Of Vets: Winning is happening, but so is development, and the Rockets are showing why adding veterans to a young roster is essential to ...
basketball.realgm.com/analysis/274261/Ime-Udoka-And-His-Quartet-Of-Vets
Houston Rockets: Loss to 76ers leaves record below .500: A 20-2 first-half run paved the way for Philadelphia, which got 41 points from Joel Embiid.
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-philadelphia-76ers-sub-500-record-18608863.php
Houston Rockets continue to show resilience late in games: Although the Rockets have an 8-12 record in clutch games, their ceiling in those situations is ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-fred-vanvleet-detroit-pistons-18604575.php
These are the holiday films certain NBA fanbases need to watch this season: From blockbusters to indie sleepers to flops, the similarities between these teams ...
deadspin.com/lebron-james-greg-popovich-napoleon-1851089467
Houston Rockets win defensive duel against Milwaukee Bucks: With the game on the line, Rockets' Alperen Şengün solved the Bucks' defense and made a play that ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-alperen-sengun-milwaukee-bucks-18594186.php
Dillon Brooks Rips Lakers-Rockets Officiating: ‘A Whole Bunch of Nonsense’: Dillon Brooks said he “tried to push LeBron away” during the Ime Udoka spat ...
si.com/nba/2023/12/04/lakers-rockets-lebron-james-ime-udoka-incident-dillon-brooks-officiating
Houston Rockets get 'bullied' in loss to Minnesota Timberwolves: The Rockets failed to match the Timberwolves' energy and physicality in a blowout loss on Friday ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-minnesota-timberwolves-analysis-18591041.php
This week in the NBA: Ime Udoka wrong to jaw with Lebron James; top 3 rookies are off to rough starts
deadspin.com/this-week-in-the-nba-ime-udoka-wrong-to-jaw-with-lebro-1851085518
Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka says team could be 20-10: While being at .500 is better than previous seasons, a look at recent losses shows where team needs to ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-improvement-ime-udoka-18582826.php
Houston Rockets: New training facility built to win: The 75,000-square-foot complex will be the team's basketball headquarters and another tool in recruiting ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-new-training-facility-18548829.php
Houston Rockets welcome Amen Thompson's return vs. Spurs: Sidelined by an ankle sprain since Nov. 1, the rookie hasn't been idle of late, participating in ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/amen-thompson-return-rockets-rotation-spurs-18545253.php
Jeezy says therapy couldn't save his marriage to Jeannie Mai: Jeezy and Nia Long opened up about breaking up publicly with Jeannie Mai and Ime Udoka ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-11-08/jeezy-nia-long-jeannie-mai-therapy-divorce
Darvin Ham on Ime Udoka, LeBron James spat: 'There ain't no crying b****** over here'
hoopshype.com/2023/12/04/darvin-ham-on-ime-udoka-lebron-james-spat-there-aint-no-crying-b-over-here/
James Harden’s trade request has Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania reporting different information
deadspin.com/james-harden-76ers-trade-wojnarowski-charania-1850960228
Quick Glance: NBA investigates potential violation of participation policy by 76ers and James Harden
- The NBA is investigating whether the Philadelphia 76ers and guard James Harden violated the league's new player participation policy.
- The Sixers believed Harden could get in shape by working with the team's development coaches and medical staff at their practice facility.
- Harden wanted to travel with the team but the Sixers didn't think he was physically prepared to play after being away from the team for so long.
- Harden's decision to be away from the team is partly due to his dissatisfaction with the team not honoring his trade request to the LA Clippers.
'I Was Shocked': Nia Long Talks Overwhelming Support Amid Fiancé Ime Udoka Affair Scandal
huffpost.com/entry/nia-long-ime-udoka-aftermath_n_654b88a8e4b0069a0437c0e4
Houston Rockets: In-season tournament hinges on win at Dallas: With a win over Dallas, Houston reaches NBA tournament quarterfinals and a long road trip
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-nba-inseason-tournament-dallas-18516798.php
How the Houston Rockets have become top-ranked defensive team in NBA: Houston's identity under new coach Ime Udoka is to stick with its one-on-one strategy ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-defense-tops-in-nba-18513925.php
Houston Rockets: Next task on to-do list: Start getting road wins: 0-2 is a small sample size, to be sure, but 6 straight victories at home offer hope ahead of ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-road-trip-clippers-lakers-warriors-18494831.php
Houston Rockets: A five-game winning streak comes with room to improve: In win over New Orleans, some bad habits resurfaced and defending champions are up next.
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/rockets/article/houston-rockets-five-game-winning-streak-comes-18485168.php
Jeezy Discusses Jeannie Mai Divorce with Nia Long, Fans Think He's Holding Back: Jeezy sat down with Nia Long for an hour-long conversation about several weighty ...
tmz.com/2023/11/08/jeezy-jeannie-mai-divorce-breakup-nia-long-cheating-scandal-ime-udoka/
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