As Amen Thompson refines his game, Kevin Durant is the perfect mentor to help the Houston Rockets star add a pivotal skill. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant offers the exact model Amen Thompson needs to lead the Rockets
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Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109
Anthony Davis scored 29 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 122-109 to finish a back-to-back coming off a blowout loss at defending champion Oklahoma City. Davis went 14 of 19 from the field a night after scoring two points in 24 minutes in a 132-111 loss to the Thunder. It was fewest points of the 10-time All-Star’s career when playing at least 20 minutes. … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis bounces back from rough game with 29 points as Mavs beat Rockets 122-109
And-Ones: Front Offices, I. Mobley, NBA Europe, Quaintance
The Thunder are coming off a championship and are just the third team in NBA history to open a season with at least 23 wins in their first 24 games, so it comes as no surprise that general manager Sam Presti came out on top in The Athletic’s annual poll on the league’s best front offices. A group of The Athletic’s NBA writers asked 36 executives around the NBA to rank their top … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Front Offices, I. Mobley, NBA Europe, Quaintance
Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
The Houston Rockets have dealt with one of the most unusual starts to any season in recent memory. Although their record positions them comfortably near the top of the Western Conference, the challenges of their early schedule have created a unique form of strain. A demanding week that included five games in seven days exposed fatigue, roster limitations and structural issues … [Read more...] about Rockets Look to Reset as Rare Schedule Pause Arrives
Kevin Durant’s trainer delivers best possible news to Rockets fans
The Houston Rockets have been enjoying Kevin Durant's tenure so far. His trainer says the feeling is mutual. … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s trainer delivers best possible news to Rockets fans