The second-year big man is stepping up in the absence of Houston's Turkish star. … [Read more...] about Rockets are without natural center. Jabari Smith Jr. is filling in just fine.
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Basketball Pickups: Sam Hauser lights up the Wizards
The shorthanded Celtics saw multiple players step up in Sunday's blowout victory. … [Read more...] about Basketball Pickups: Sam Hauser lights up the Wizards
Some things to observe over the Rockets final 15 games
Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images How much will change without the big man in the middle? With the good news being that Alperen Sengun has avoided a catastrophic fracture or tear, we can now pivot to what we should observe over the Houston Rockets’ final 15 games of the regular season. In all likelihood, the severe ankle sprain and bone bruise to the knee … [Read more...] about Some things to observe over the Rockets final 15 games
Rockets guard Jalen Green named Western Conference Player of The Week
Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Jalen Green’s stellar play of late is rewarded as the NBA announced Green is the Western Conference Player of The Week. The Houston Rockets have been one of the best teams the last couple of weeks, winning five in a row, seven of their last eight games and surprisingly making a push for a play-in spot. One of the biggest reasons for the … [Read more...] about Rockets guard Jalen Green named Western Conference Player of The Week
Josh Robbins: The Wizards have listed Deni Avdija, Marvin Bagley III, Bilal Coulibaly, Tyus Jones, Isaiah Livers, Eugene Omoruyi and Landry Shamet as out for Tuesday’s home game against the Rockets. No one else is on the injury report. Bagley and Jones have lumbrosacral sprains in their backs. … [Read more...] about