It’s a testament to the terrific season the Rockets have had that their main goal now is to avoid the play-in. The expectation coming into it was that they would be on the outside looking in. Only the top six seeds per conference make the playoffs outright. Teams ranked seventh through tenth play each other to earn the last two spots in the main event. The Rockets were expected … [Read more...] about Rockets In Play-In Standings Battle Versus These 2 Teams
Will Rockets Survive Stretch Without Future Star?
The injury to key Houston Rockets starter Amen Thompson is thankfully a minor one. Nonetheless, the Rockets have been finding their position in the Western Conference standings increasingly precarious of late. They’ll sorely miss having one of the league’s most disruptive athletes and a potential future star. Can the team’s chances at a top-six playoff seeding survive until … [Read more...] about Will Rockets Survive Stretch Without Future Star?
Houston Rockets Depleted Backcourt To Get A Boost
The Houston Rockets haven’t received much good news on the injury front lately. But that could be soon, as Fred VanVleet is slated to return sometime this week. Over the past few days, Houston has learned that Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson will miss several games. Sheppard will be out for at least until early April after fracturing his thumb on Thursday night against New … [Read more...] about Houston Rockets Depleted Backcourt To Get A Boost
What Kevin Durant’s Trade Price Says About Potential Suitors
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is likely going to be among the next crop of stars traded in the offseason. Indeed, there are already several teams who have been mentioned by NBA insiders as potential suitors. There are others that have already made calls about him. So, with the writing seemingly on the wall, the biggest question this summer may be which teams officially … [Read more...] about What Kevin Durant’s Trade Price Says About Potential Suitors
Rockets’ Playmaker Suffers Injury While Stat-Padding
Houston Rockets playmaker Amen Thompson is set to undergo an MRI after sustaining a left ankle injury during their victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko. As he left the court, he was able to move under his own power. However, as he left arena, the 22-year-old was seen in a walking boot and using crutches. In his postgame presser, … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Playmaker Suffers Injury While Stat-Padding