When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant over the summer, their odds for championship contention immediately increased. They followed up the great summer with a few more additions and re-signings, keeping a core team that was the second seed in the Western Conference last season. Then, just before training camp, they were hit by devastating news: Fred VanFleet‘tore his … [Read more...] about Three Lineups That Could Unlock the Rockets’ Full Potential
Giannis Antetokounmpo Set to Train with Hall of Fame Player
In 2024-25, Milwaukee Bucks hybrid forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had his third season scoring 30+ points per game, but this time it was different. Bucks Leader Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Only Getting Better For years, the running joke about the Greek Freak has been that he’s little more than a run-and-jump athlete. Perhaps it comes with the territory of being a physical marvel. … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo Set to Train with Hall of Fame Player
Analyzing the Sans-VanVleet Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are expected to be without starting point guard Fred VanVleet for the entire 2025-26 season. Even with some faintly positive historical precedent to fall back on, it’s a major blow to the team’s contender credentials. Houston went to great lengths to improve those credentials this offseason, overhauling plenty of personnel. Even so, it’s worth looking at … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Sans-VanVleet Houston Rockets
What History Says About The Rockets’ VanVleet Injury
The Houston Rockets looked poised to blow the NBA away this season. They were planning an opening night invasion of the contender’s club, taking on the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. However, fate dealt them a devastating setback. Their starting (and more or less only) point guard, Fred VanVleet, will be out for the season with a torn ACL. Still-hopeful Rockets fans … [Read more...] about What History Says About The Rockets’ VanVleet Injury
Rockets Could Land Intriguing First-rounder For Key Backcourt Role
CHARLOTTE — The Hornets announced on Thursday that former first-round pick Nick Smith Jr. has been waived, as reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The decision opens a timely opportunity, as the Rockets could target Nick Smith Jr to strengthen their guard rotation with Fred VanVleet sidelined for the season after tearing his ACL. Selected with the 27th pick in the 2023 NBA … [Read more...] about Rockets Could Land Intriguing First-rounder For Key Backcourt Role