Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 | History Defined

Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore erupts with career-high 42 points in NBA G League

On strong shooting efficiency, Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore scored a career-high 42 points Saturday in a 33-point win for Houston’s NBA G League affiliate.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Trade Talk: Three Underrated Players Who’d Make an Instant Impact for Playoff Teams

A change of scenery could work wonders for both the team and player in each potential NBA trade.

Sports Illustrated

Reaction: Rockets rookie Amen Thompson dazzles in NBA G League debut

In the first game of an NBA G League rehab assignment, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson finished with 29 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists for the Vipers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Rockets rookie Amen Thompson returns from injury with NBA G League assignment

After missing over a month with a Grade 2 ankle sprain, Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is returning to the court with what is effectively a rehab assignment.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Takeaways: Jalen Green enjoys road breakout as Nuggets handle short-handed Rockets

Jalen Green was very efficient with 26 points and 9 assists on hot shooting, but the defending NBA champs had too much for the weary and short-handed Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets sending rookie Cam Whitmore to NBA G League affiliate

With playing time scarce at the NBA level, the Rockets are sending rookie prospect Cam Whitmore to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, their G League affiliate club.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ime Udoka says Rockets’ rookies will have to earn more minutes

Ime Udoka addresses potential playing time for Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore: “There is not a set amount of time, and everyone is competing for minutes.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. leads Rockets in short-handed loss to Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs

Jabari Smith Jr. led the short-handed #Rockets with 20 points (50% FG) in 24 minutes, but Houston still suffered its first preseason loss on Wednesday in San Antonio.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets Rookie Cam Whitmore Had the Dunk of the Year Sadly Taken Away by Rude Refs

This was too cool not to count.

Sports Illustrated

The Team of Destiny vibes are so strong with the Texas Rangers right now

The Texas Rangers' run feels special. Plus, Cam Whitmore might have the dunk of the year already.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Takeaways: Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore rally Rockets past Spurs

Despite trailing most of the way, the preseason #Rockets improved to 3-0 with Monday’s late rally in San Antonio. Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore were standouts.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Podcast: Reaction to Houston’s hot start in 2023-24 preseason

Can Cam Whitmore force his way into Ime Udoka’s rotation? Today’s @TheLagerLine explores that and other key takeaways from Houston’s 2-0 start to the preseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Takeaways: Rockets blast Pelicans as Jabari Smith Jr. leads preseason rout

#Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was dominant with 22 points and 9 rebounds on elite efficiency as Houston routed the Pelicans in Thursday’s exhibition.

USA Today Sports Media Group

5 surprising takeaways from the 2023-24 NBA GM survey, including the Celtics as title favorites

NBA GMs aren't convinced Milwaukee is the team to beat in the East.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Interviews: Rockets react to big win in preseason opener versus Indiana

Head coach Ime Udoka and several #Rockets players were pleased with what they saw in Tuesday’s preseason opening victory over Indiana.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Takeaways: Cam Whitmore dazzles off bench as Rockets win preseason opener

Cam Whitmore followed up his dynamic summer-league run with 15 points (60.0% FG, 75.0% on 3-pointers) in Houston’s preseason opener, leading the #Rockets to a win over Indiana.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA GM survey: After 2023 offseason, Rockets viewed more favorably by rival execs

The #Rockets are viewed much more favorably by rival executives in this year’s NBA GM survey, with new head coach Ime Udoka and rookie Cam Whitmore leading their categories.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Friday practice updates: Rockets wrap up Louisiana portion of training camp

With open practice Sunday in Houston, the #Rockets wrapped up the Lake Charles portion of their 2023-24 training camp on Friday. “The effort was great, the focus was great,” Ime Udoka says.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Day 3 Rockets practice updates: Reggie Bullock debuts in training camp

Reggie Bullock made his #Rockets debut and Alperen Sengun impressed in Thursday’s training-camp scrimmage. “I heard great things about the direction the organization is going,” Bullock says.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Day 1 Rockets practice footage: Training camp opens in Louisiana

As #Rockets training camp opens in Lake Charles, Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green each had standout moments in Tuesday’s scrimmage (with Green finishing an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet).

USA Today Sports Media Group

Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore relish first training camp with Rockets

#Rockets rookie Amen Thompson on his 2023-24 season goals: “To win Rookie of the Year, be on the All-Defensive Team, and make the playoffs.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

As training camp opens, Ime Udoka applies new standard to 2023-24 Rockets

“Internal growth is going to be the biggest step for us,” Ime Udoka says. “Guys being held to a different standard, to play a certain way, you’ll see that rapid improvement.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group

As training camp nears, Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore embrace competition

“I am very excited for the season,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore said before throwing out Friday’s first pitch for the Astros. “I’m ready for this new program to get started.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore throw out ‘first pitch’ for Astros

#Rockets rookies Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore threw out ceremonial first pitches before Friday’s Astros-Royals game at Minute Maid Park.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rockets GM Rafael Stone reacts to Cam Whitmore’s MVP run at 2023 summer league

“He was very deserving,” #Rockets GM Rafael Stone says of Cam Whitmore, summer league MVP. “We wanted Cam to play his best, to play hard, and to be really aggressive. He did all of that.”

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

Giannis Antetokounmpo

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.