UNBELIEVABLE: 15 - The Untold Story

ESPN’s Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins love Rockets’ 2023 offseason

“They will get into the play-in tournament,” ESPN’s @KendrickPerkins says of the new-look #Rockets. “This team needed culture, and they’ve got culture. This is a great starting point.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 4, 2023

Rockets move longtime assistant coach John Lucas into front office

After working for years as a #Rockets coach, John Lucas (@JLEnterprises) is transitioning to Houston’s front office as an assistant to general manager Rafael Stone.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka officially announces coaching staff

#Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced Ben Sullivan, Royal Ivey, Garrett Jackson, Tiago Splitter, Cam Hodges, and Mike Moser as his assistants for the 2023-24 season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 3, 2023

NBA Twitter reacts as Rockets, Fred VanVleet reach 3-year, $130-million deal

The #Rockets have their veteran leader and floor general after signing Fred VanVleet to a three-year, $130-million deal. Here’s a look at early reaction and key takeaways.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 1, 2023

Report: After hiring Ime Udoka, Rockets decided against James Harden pursuit in free agency

Woj: “Once Ime Udoka came in as head coach, they started looking at the roster [and] what they wanted to do in free agency. I think Fred VanVleet has moved to the top of the list.” #Rockets

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 30, 2023

Rockets free agency rumors: Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks lead targets (June 27)

According to veteran NBA writer Marc Stein, the #Rockets could be prioritizing Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks ahead of James Harden. Here’s our look at the latest free agency rumors.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

Cam Whitmore reacts to joining Rockets: ‘I wanted to be in Houston’

“I told them (before the draft), I wanted to be in Houston,” #Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore tells @SportsVanessa. “The fit, the people, I fell in love. I was just so comfortable.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

‘Nothing is handed out’: Ime Udoka vows to make Rockets earn playing time

“Nothing is handed out anymore,” new #Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Houston’s phase-two approach to its rebuild. “Some guys will play different roles than they have been.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 27, 2023

Rafael Stone on Rockets rookie Amen Thompson: ‘When you see something special, you know it’

“When you see something special, you know it’s special,” #Rockets general manager Rafael Stone says of Amen Thompson. “What Amen can do, to me, jumps out.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 26, 2023

Countdown to NBA Free Agency: The Players Who Could Benefit Most From a Move

With the open market just days away, a change of scenery might help these players over the long haul.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 26, 2023