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With Alperen Sengun out, Jabari Smith Jr., Jock Landale stepping up in frontcourt for Rockets

The Rockets haven’t lost a game since Alperen Sengun’s injury, and improved play from Jabari Smith Jr. and Jock Landale is a big reason for it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2024

Rockets coach Ime Udoka sees things clicking for Jalen Green

Ime Udoka on Jalen Green: “It’s not always going to happen overnight, and it’s a little slower for other people, but it’s really been clicking for him.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2024

Rockets guard Jalen Green wins first Western Conference Player of the Week award

For the first time in his young NBA career, third-year Rockets guard Jalen Green is Western Conference Player of the Week. Houston went 3-0 in those games.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2024

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‘Playing his ass off’: As Rockets guards improve, Fred VanVleet lauds Jalen Green’s growth

Fred VanVleet on Jalen Green: “The better he plays, the easier it is on everybody. I’ve got to give him all the credit. He’s been playing his ass off.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2024

Spacing and switching: Rockets adapt to life with Jabari Smith Jr. at center

Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff on the Rockets: “Playing smaller, playing switchable lineups, more five-out spacing, it does make them a little bit of a different team.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 17, 2024

As Rockets creep closer to play-in race, Ime Udoka focused on execution, not standings

“More than talk about standings, we are just going to try and continue to play good basketball and see what happens,” Ime Udoka says of the surging Rockets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2024

Ime Udoka envisions years to come with Alperen Sengun in Houston

Rockets coach Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: “I think he’s taken a huge step forward, and we’re looking forward to having him for years to come.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2024

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Ime Udoka sees Alperen Sengun’s final injury diagnosis as good news for Rockets

“The best news is that it is not broken, and no ligaments torn,” Ime Udoka says of Alperen Sengun's diagnosis. “In the big picture, it was good news.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2024

With Alperen Sengun injured, Rockets promote Amen Thompson to starting lineup

With Alperen Sengun sidelined by injury, Houston’s initial starting five will consist of Jabari Smith Jr. sliding to center and Amen Thompson taking a forward spot.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2024

Rockets rookie Cam Whitmore to miss weeks with LCL sprain in right knee

Promising rookie Cam Whitmore sprained the LCL in his right knee, according to the Rockets, and could miss about three weeks of action.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2024

Road warriors? Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet lead Houston’s sudden resurgence

“He has stringed together a really good group of games,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green’s recent growth. “Not just offensively, but all around.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 11, 2024

After close win, Clippers stars impressed by improving Rockets

Kawhi Leonard on the Rockets: “Very good and very confident. Ime [Udoka] is putting them in the right position to succeed, and they are just getting better and better.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2024

Rising Rockets star Alperen Sengun sees ‘perfect coach’ in Ime Udoka

“Ime’s a perfect coach,” Alperen Sengun says of Ime Udoka and his job with the Rockets. “He’s the best coach I’ve ever had, probably.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 7, 2024

‘Perfect formula’: Rockets blast Spurs behind physical defense, Alperen Sengun’s brilliance

“They put us in the mud, and we didn’t respond very well, and you got the outcome,” legendary Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said after losing in Houston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 6, 2024

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2024

With latest surge, Jalen Green turns heads in Houston and beyond

“Jalen Green is going to be a superstar in this league,” a Suns executive said. “He reminds me a lot of Devin [Booker] and what he went through to start his career here.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 4, 2024

Led by Ime Udoka, Rockets show physical, mental toughness in battles versus Suns

“It was good to see that fight and physicality,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka said after Saturday’s win in Phoenix. “It was obviously night and day from the last game.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2024

‘He did it all’: Rockets thrilled by Jalen Green’s winning plays in Phoenix

“He made some really nice reads and found guys wide open,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka says of Jalen Green. “He’s playing great lately.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2024

Tari Eason to undergo leg surgery, miss remainder of season for Rockets

Reports on Tari Eason: “There was a benign growth on his lower leg bone that Coach says was pre-existing, but flared up due to getting hit. Out for four months.”

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Rockets Rookie Amen Thompson Making Waves With Defensive Impact

Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson showcases defensive prowess and potential for growth in the NBA.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024

Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. excels, but Chet Holmgren rallies Thunder past Rockets

In a battle of top 2022 draft picks, Jabari Smith Jr. had another 20-15 game, but Chet Holmgren scored 19 points in the fourth quarter and rallied the Thunder to a win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 24, 2024

Rockets continue finding spark from rookies Amen Thompson, Cam Whitmore

“I thought the young guys coming in changed the game with their defense,” Fred VanVleet says of Houston’s rookies. “They definitely gave us a big spark.”

Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka Keeps Starting Lineup

Houston Rockets coach Udoka weighs lineup changes amidst player struggles and playoff hopes. Can they secure a strong finish?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2024

Takeaways: In loss to Pelicans, Rockets bullied inside by Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas

Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas combined for 47 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists on 64% shooting as New Orleans bullied Houston in Thursday’s blowout loss.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2024

As leg injury lingers, Rockets not ruling out possibility of Tari Eason being lost for season

Ime Udoka on injured Rockets forward Tari Eason: “During the ramp-up process, he started to feel some of the same pain, even with some significant time off.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2024

Staying the course: As Rockets resume play, Fred VanVleet, Ime Udoka focused on internal growth

“The best version of this team we haven’t seen yet,” Fred VanVleet says of the Rockets. “That leaves opportunities for everybody.”

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