The deadline for contract extensions for players from the 2024 NBA Draft class is fast approaching, set for Monday, October 21. Among the key players seeking extensions are the Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, while the Rockets have initiated extension discussions with both players, no max contracts…
P.J. Tucker will not be with the Los Angeles Clippers as the team seeks a new opportunity for the veteran forward. In a statement released Sunday, the Clippers noted, “We’ve had ongoing discussions with P.J. throughout the offseason, and we’ve mutually agreed that he won’t be with the team for now. P.J. is a professional…
AJ Griffin, a highly touted high school prospect who spent his initial two NBA seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, is reportedly contemplating retirement. According to Shams Charania and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, both Griffin and his current team, the Houston Rockets, are preparing for his announcement to leave basketball for good. The reason behind…
The NBA trade season will stay active until the deadline in February. Although most major trades occur in June and July during the offseason, significant deals have occasionally been made a month or two before the NBA season begins—like when Kyrie Irving was traded to the Boston Celtics in August 2017. The Oklahoma City Thunder,…
The Houston Rockets were on the cusp of making the Play-In Tournament last season, thanks to a strong 13-2 run in March that brought them close to the No. 10 seed. Despite their promising finish, their lack of experience proved to be a hindrance. With Ime Udoka at the helm, it’s clear the Rockets are…
After a remarkable 15-year career in the NBA, former All-Star Goran Dragic is retiring from professional basketball. To mark his retirement, Dragic will be hosting a special farewell event in his native Ljubljana, Slovenia, on August 24th. The event will feature a number of notable current and former NBA players. Among the attendees will be…
The 2023-24 season has been challenging for Tari Eason. He suffered a leg injury during the Houston Rockets’ preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on October 10, which led to a season-ending setback in his second year. Eason underwent surgery on March 3 to address the persistent leg issue, which was expected to sideline him…
NBA analyst Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report suggested that the Atlanta Hawks trade Clint Capela to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Nikola Vucevic, Julian Phillips, and a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick via Portland. Buckley wrote, “While the Hawks could opt for a complete teardown, they might delay that approach since they don’t control their…
After being waived by the Miami Heat earlier this month, Orlando Robinson is now looking to secure a spot with the Houston Rockets. The 24-year-old center will join the Rockets’ Summer League team in Las Vegas starting this weekend, as announced by the team. Last season, Robinson played in 36 games for the Heat, averaging…
When James Harden departed from the Houston Rockets, it appeared the team was headed for a lengthy rebuild to regain relevance. Without their dynamic guard leading the offense, the excitement level dipped significantly. Indeed, the Rockets spent the following seasons near the top of the lottery. However, the young talent they acquired through the draft…