The state of Texas is all about defense. The Dallas Mavericks just traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in a move that looks increasingly like unprovoked malpractice. The San Antonio Spurs are fleshing out a long-term core around defensive phenomenon Victor Wembanyama. Yet it was young Rockets star Amen Thompson who was recently announced as the Western Conference Defensive … [Read more...] about The Defensive Star State: Houston Rockets Have Their Man
Boston Celtics Officially Trade Champion to the Houston Rockets
Just a day before the deadline, the Boston Celtics have made their first trade of the season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Celtics have traded Jaden Springer and a 2030 second-round pick to the Houston Rockets. Both teams are also reportedly swapping “heavily protected” second-round picks. The Boston Celtics are trading Jaden Springer and their 2030 second-round … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Officially Trade Champion to the Houston Rockets
Phoenix Suns Are Listening to Offers for Top Superstar
The latest reports from Jake Fischer signal that we haven’t seen the last All-Star player moved by the deadline. Now that Luka Doncic is out of Dallas, it seems like every player out there can be traded. That excludes LeBron James and Bradley Beal, the only two players with a no-trade clause in their contract. The latest report coming from Phoenix says that the Suns are … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns Are Listening to Offers for Top Superstar
What the Rockets Would Have Offered for Luka Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks just traded Luka Doncic, probably the third-best player in the NBA, to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, they received a package built around Anthony Davis and a single first-round pick. It’s hard not to feel there are multiple teams around the league that could have put together a better offer. So what would the Houston Rockets offer for Doncic have … [Read more...] about What the Rockets Would Have Offered for Luka Doncic
Rockets Cornerstone’s All-Star Era Blasts Off
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is among the most skilled active players. In fact, he’s one of the best big men that the league has ever seen. With footwork that would make Fred Flintstone flush or a ballerina blush, he’s a terror in the phone booth. Ironically, he might not be able to jump over a stack of phone books. It just doesn’t seem to hold him back much, if at … [Read more...] about Rockets Cornerstone’s All-Star Era Blasts Off