Whether tentatively or concretely, a handful of teams are connected to Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo as his hopeful future employer. Most of the focus is on glamorous contenders — the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. Heading into the summer of 2025, then middling (or mediocre) teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Giannis’: Cavs In On Bucks MVP’s Trade Sweepstakes?
Do Houston Rockets Have a Wemby Or a Thompson Problem?
The Houston Rockets lost 111-99 to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. The standout matchup of the evening was Spurs “center” Victor Wembanyama guarding Rockets “guard” Amen Thompson. Thompson was unable to punish the assignment because of his lack of a three-point shot. Does the issue spell doom for Houston? Do Houston Rockets Have a Wemby Or a Thompson Problem? Thompson’s … [Read more...] about Do Houston Rockets Have a Wemby Or a Thompson Problem?
Ime Udoka’s Adjustments Are Starting to Show in Houston
For much of the early season, the Houston Rockets looked like a team searching for answers. The talent was evident. The depth was real. Yet the results often felt disconnected from the process. Over the past stretch, however, signs of structure have begun to emerge, and much of that points back to the Ime Udoka’s adjustments taking shape. Houston’s recent wins have not been … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka’s Adjustments Are Starting to Show in Houston
Rockets-Pistons: The Thompson Twin That Could Win A Ring
The Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, 111-104. The Rockets and Pistons drafted twin brothers Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson back-to-back, fourth and fifth, in the 2023 lottery. Plenty has happened since then. So, which twin currently finds himself in a better situation? Rockets-Pistons: The Thompson Twin That Could Win A Ring To some minds, the … [Read more...] about Rockets-Pistons: The Thompson Twin That Could Win A Ring
Checking In On Rockets’ Once Key Center
The 2025-26 Rockets have constructed their identity around bruising physicality and backbreaking offensive rebounding. The embodiment of that philosophy is NBA-wide fan favorite Steven Adams. Unfortunately, Adams is out indefinitely with a grade 3 ankle sprain. It’s time to check in on his one-time competitor as a top center in the league, and current backup, Rockets center … [Read more...] about Checking In On Rockets’ Once Key Center