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ESPN Gives Rockets' Mock Extensions for Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green

The Houston Rockets have just about four days to extend players whose rookie contracts expire after this season. Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, two of Houston's young stars, will enter restricted free agency at the end of the 2024-25 season if an agreement isn't reached by Oct.

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Injury Report, Updated Odds (10/17): Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Houston Rockets are wrapping up preseason play with an exhibition contest against the San Antonio Spurs. They've won two of their three preseason games to this point, and this is the squad's final chance at sharpening things up before the regular season tips off.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17

Rockets Have a Chance to be NBA's Top Rebounding Team

The Houston Rockets will host the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night for their preseason finale. After losing their opener, the Rockets have bounced back, winning two consecutive preseason games.

Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / October 17

Houston Rockets: ESPN’s Top 100 Players List Identify Team’s Most Important Player

Hoops fans who don’t have a specific team to root for in the NBA might want to watch the Houston Rockets play this season. They might have struggled to find their footing after James Harden gutted the roster, but they’re almost back to postseason relevance.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17

Rockets Boast 4 Players in The Ringer's Top 100 List

The Houston Rockets have seemingly amassed a formidable young core overnight. Granted, it's a bit easier when you're afforded the luxury of drafting in the top five every year, but that doesn't always ensure that you're drafting the right players.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17

Rockets Rookie Reed Sheppard Dazzles in Home Debut

Houston Rockets rookie Reed Sheppard has captured the attention of fans throughout the offseason as the No. 3 overall pick from June's draft has shown a ton of promise going into his first NBA season.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16

Rockets' Center Depth Evidently Fixed in Preseason Win

Following the end of last season, the Houston Rockets had somewhat of a problem at the forward and center positions. While the Rockets ranked high in rebounding statistics, the team lacked height and depth.

Alperen Sengun News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

How the Rockets Can Leverage Doubles on Sengun

Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun receives some of the most double teams in the NBA. But how can his team leverage the advantage? Houston head coach Ime Udoka recently discussed the issue with the media.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16

Houston Rockets: Steven Adams' Presence Being Felt in Preseason

The Houston Rockets acquired veteran center Steven Adams around the trade deadline last season, and there were many question marks surrounding his ability to return to peak performance and whether he can alleviate the team's troubles at back-up center.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16

Views from the Game: Houston Rockets Crush New Orleans Pelicans

The Houston Rockets hosted the New Orleans Pelicans for game three of the 2024 preseason. The Rockets had their expected starting lineup on the court for the first time.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16

Latest Power Rankings See Rockets Fall Below State, Division Rival

The Houston Rockets have seemingly been sporadically placed in the power rankings this offseason, with some placing them in the tier of postseason contenders and others placing them in the tier of rebuilding teams.

Jack McVeigh News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

The Rockets’ player who just made NBA number history thanks to his wife

The Houston Rockets accomplished NBA number history thanks to their newest Australian forward, Jack McVeigh, and his wife. How McVeigh found the number is quite an interesting story.

Hakeem Olajuwon News / The Dream Shake / October 16

TDS interviews Mirin Fader on her newest book “Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon”

The author of “Giannis” is now releasing a bio on the Houston Rockets great. It was the honor of my lifetime to interview Mirin Fader, the NYT bestselling author and senior staff writer for The Ringer, who chose to tell the story of the man who’s signature move is the very namesake of this website.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16

Rockets' Alperen Sengun Has All-Star Potential

Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun looked like one of the best centers in the NBA last season, cementing his status as arguably the best player on the team.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 15

Rockets strong start lands them 118-98 victory over Pelicans

Houston welcomes its fans back to the Toyota Center with a thorough performance. As far as preseason games go, this wasn’t too bad. The Houston Rockets claimed a 20-point victory over the visiting New Orleans Pelicans following a 118-98 decision.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 15

Sheppard Shines, Rockets Roll to 2-1 in the Preseason

The Houston Rockets held their first game at home this season tonight beating the New Orleans Pelicans 98-118 . The starting lineup this season played together for the first time in the preseason.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 15

Rockets' Young Core Ranked Top-Five As Season Approaches

The idea of having a strong young core in the NBA has increasingly become more popular. Having a group of players in their early 20s with the potential to be great and develop has become the norm, so much so that having it may be more exciting than having a potential playoff team.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 15

Injury Report, Updated Odds (10/15): Houston Rockets vs. New Orleans Pelicans

The Houston Rockets are set to play their third preseason contest on Tuesday, as they'll play two home games in three days before the regular season tips off.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Scottie Pippen Didn’t Enjoy Playing With Charles Barkley On Rockets: ‘Michael Jordan Was Right, Charles Wasn’t Dedicated Enough To Win A Championship’

Scottie Pippen wrote in his book that he didn’t enjoy playing with Charles Barkley on the Houston Rockets during the 1998-99 NBA season. Pippen heard Michael Jordan say that Barkley wasn’t dedicated enough to win a title a few years before getting traded to the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 15

Rockets Waive Thon Maker, Markquis Nowell

The Rockets have waived center/forward Thon Maker and point guard Markquis Nowell, per the NBA transactions log. Maker, 27, is 7-foot-0 and was originally selected by the Bucks with the No.

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / October 14

Houston Rockets Release Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

The Houston Rockets have played two preseason games. They most recently defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 122-113 (in overtime) last week.

Alperen Sengun News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14

Houston Rockets: Analayst Has Huge Expectations Out of Alperen Sengun Ahead of the 2024-25 Campaign

If you ask any Houston Rockets fan about the team’s state as a team coming into the 2024-25 NBA season, many will likely respond with excited optimism.

Jalen Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Rockets player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a late-season winning streak that brought them to the edge of postseason contention last year, and they’ll be looking to build on that success during the 2024 season and make a push for the Conference Finals or even an appearance in the NBA finals.

Alperen Sengun News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 10

Alperen Sengun 2024-25 Fantasy Outlook

Alperen Sengun rose up the ranks quickly last season under Ime Udoka. In his third season of the league, he finished third in the Most Improved Player voting behind Tyrese Maxey and Cobey White.