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Jalen Green leads the way with 22 points in Houston's 128-108 win over Memphis
Read full article: Jalen Green leads the way with 22 points in Houston's 128-108 win over MemphisJalen Green scored 22 points and six other Houston players scored in double figures in the Rockets’ 128-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Read full article: Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' winLaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotte’s opener Wednesday night.
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun agree to contract extensions with Rockets, AP source says
Read full article: Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun agree to contract extensions with Rockets, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says Jalen Green has agreed to a three-year, $106 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets and Alperen Sengun has agreed to a five-year, $185 million extension.
Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in survey
Read full article: Rockets’ rookie guard Reed Sheppard gets high praise from NBA GMs in surveyReed Sheppard has yet to log a single minute in a regular season NBA game, but he is already creating buzz from the league’s most qualified staff members.
Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Read full article: Dikembe Mutombo, Hall of Famer, Rockets legend and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancerBasketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.
Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Bronny James continues promising play with 13 points in Lakers' 93-89 win over CavaliersLakers rookie Bronny James put together his second promising Summer League performance in a row Thursday night, scoring 13 points in Los Angeles’ 93-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer League
Read full article: Bronny James bounces back with 12 points, Lakers top Hawks 87-86 at Summer LeagueBronny James got some shots to fall Wednesday night in perhaps his best performance yet out of his five games with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.
Rockets’ Reed Sheppard garners praise from NBA stars following strong Summer League outings
Read full article: Rockets’ Reed Sheppard garners praise from NBA stars following strong Summer League outingsNBA Summer League is in full swing, and many of the league’s young and developing talents are showcasing their skills. Among the top performers from the first stretch of games has been Rockets’ top draft pick Reed Sheppard.
Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League play
Read full article: Bronny James scores 8 points in his Vegas debut, as Lakers fall to Rockets in Summer League playBronny James has gotten the message from his father and his coach: His transition to the Los Angeles Lakers is going to take some time and a lot of work.
Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draft
Read full article: Houston Rockets add elite shooter by taking Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard at No. 3 overall in NBA draftThe Houston Rockets selected Reed Sheppard with the third overall pick in the NBA draft, adding a elite long-range shooter to their young team.
Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including Heat
Read full article: Hawks trade AJ Griffin to Rockets for 2nd round pick in 3-team deal including HeatThe Atlanta Hawks moved back into the NBA draft by trading forward AJ Griffin to the Houston Rockets for the No. 44 pick.
Rockets deal No. 44 overall pick to Hawks for A.J. Griffin
Read full article: Rockets deal No. 44 overall pick to Hawks for A.J. GriffinThe Houston Rockets are trading their only pick remaining in the 2024 draft for third-year guard A.J. Griffin, a league source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The Atlanta Hawks will receive the 44th overall pick.
Mic’d Up with McIlvoy - Relive the Rockets’ 1994 NBA Finals run 30 years later
Read full article: Mic’d Up with McIlvoy - Relive the Rockets’ 1994 NBA Finals run 30 years laterIn 1994, the Houston Rockets hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history after taking down the New York Knicks in a dramatic seven-game series. 30 years later, KPRC 2 is celebrating the Rockets’ unforgettable run.
These Houstonians made it to Forbes’ 2024 ‘Richest people in the world’ list
Read full article: These Houstonians made it to Forbes’ 2024 ‘Richest people in the world’ listThese Houstonians have secured a coveted spot on Forbes' prestigious 'Richest People in the World' list for 2024, despite the challenges faced in 2020.
Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over Rockets
Read full article: Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over RocketsNaz Reid had 25 points and six rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 19 points, and the Timberwolves kept up their push for the Western Conference’s No. 1 playoff seed with a 113-106 win over the Rockets on Tuesday night.
Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streak
Read full article: Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets' 11-game win streakLuka Doncic had 47 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Kyrie Irving added 24 points and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight and snapped the Houston Rockets’ 11-game winning streak with a 125-107 victory on Sunday night.
Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In Tournament
Read full article: Rockets on Fire: 10 Consecutive wins propel team towards Play-In TournamentEntering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.
Women’s History Month: KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country given exclusive access to players ⚾🏈🏀
Read full article: Women’s History Month: KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country given exclusive access to players ⚾🏈🏀KPRC 2 hired the first female sportscaster in the country who broke barriers and had exclusive access to players. Truly a trailblazer! #WomensHistoryMonth #AnitaMartini #InspiringStories #KPRC2
Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for week
Read full article: Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for weekCavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could miss at least another week after breaking his nose in Cleveland’s loss at Houston last weekend.
Jalen Green scores 27 points, the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 123-107
Read full article: Jalen Green scores 27 points, the Rockets beat the Trail Blazers 123-107Jalen Green had 27 points, including two statement dunks in the third quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on Friday night.
Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama likely to miss 2 games with sprained right ankle
Read full article: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama likely to miss 2 games with sprained right ankleSan Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, already ruled out of Thursday night’s game at Sacramento with a sprained right ankle, is expected to miss Saturday’s game at Golden State, too.
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
Read full article: NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star gameThe Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise.
Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105
Read full article: Devin Booker scores 35 points, Kevin Durant adds 24 to help the Suns beat the Rockets, 110-105Devin Booker scored 35 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the Phoenix Suns held off the Houston Rockets 110-105 on Thursday night to open a two-game series.
NBA denies Knicks' protest of loss in Houston, saying referee error is not grounds to overturn
Read full article: NBA denies Knicks' protest of loss in Houston, saying referee error is not grounds to overturnThe NBA denied the Knicks’ protest of their loss in Houston, two days after New York won a game in large part because of a call that was determined to be incorrect.
Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff race
Read full article: Here is biggest reason why the Houston Rockets are on verge of falling out of playoff raceThere have been several factors why the Rockets would be missing out on the postseason for a fourth straight year if the season ended today, but one statistic in particular seems glaring.
5 questions for Houston Rockets heading into All-Star break
Read full article: 5 questions for Houston Rockets heading into All-Star breakHere are five questions on the Rockets going into the last two months of the regular season as Houston attempts to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.
Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source says
Read full article: Knicks protesting loss in Houston that ended on foul call refs said was incorrect, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks are filing a protest of their loss in Houston that ended on a foul call officials said was incorrect.
Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers
Read full article: Spencer Dinwiddie signs with hometown Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waiversSpencer Dinwiddie signed Saturday with his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, finding a new team quickly after getting traded by the Brooklyn Nets.
Rockets trade for center Steven Adams, NBA source confirms
Read full article: Rockets trade for center Steven Adams, NBA source confirmsThe Houston Rockets traded for center Steven Adams, sending guard Victor Oladipo and three second-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies, an NBA source confirmed to KPRC 2.
And the nominees for the 2024 Houston Sports Awards are...
Read full article: And the nominees for the 2024 Houston Sports Awards are...The 2024 Houston Sports Awards, presented by TDECU, honors both professional and high school athletes and includes the induction of the newest class into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.
Ex-NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. reaches plea deal, avoids jail time in NYC domestic assault case
Read full article: Ex-NBA guard Kevin Porter Jr. reaches plea deal, avoids jail time in NYC domestic assault caseFormer Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has reached a plea deal in a New York City domestic assault case that will keep him out of jail if he completes a court-ordered treatment program and stays out of trouble.
RISING STARS: 5 facts about each athlete up for Newcomer of the Year at the Houston Sports Awards
Read full article: RISING STARS: 5 facts about each athlete up for Newcomer of the Year at the Houston Sports AwardsThe Houston Sports Awards are right around the corner and five phenomenal athletes relatively new to the Bayou City are up for a big honor. The event celebrates Houston’s sports legends, as well as the rising star rookies already making their mark on our city and their teams. Five young players are nominated for Newcomer of the Year, but only one will win.
Randle scores 31 points, Brunson has 30 in return to help the Knicks beat the Rockets 109-94
Read full article: Randle scores 31 points, Brunson has 30 in return to help the Knicks beat the Rockets 109-94Julius Randle scored 31 points, Jalen Brunson added 30 in his return from a two-game absence and the New York Knicks beat the Houston Rockets 109-94 on Wednesday night.
Pistons fall to Rockets 136-113 in first game since end of 28-game skid
Read full article: Pistons fall to Rockets 136-113 in first game since end of 28-game skidTwo nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets.
Alperen Sengun has career-high 37 points, Rockets beat Pelicans 106-104
Read full article: Alperen Sengun has career-high 37 points, Rockets beat Pelicans 106-104Alperen Sengun scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets edge the New Orleans Pelicans 106-104 on Saturday night.
Young has 30 points, 14 assists as Hawks down Rockets 134-127
Read full article: Young has 30 points, 14 assists as Hawks down Rockets 134-127Trae Young had 30 points and 14 assists as the Atlanta Hawks withstood a late charge by the Houston Rockets to get a 134-127 victory Wednesday night, ending an 11-game home winning streak for the Rockets.
Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over Rockets
Read full article: Antetokounmpo passes Abdul-Jabbar for Bucks' career rebounding record in victory over RocketsGiannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 17 rebounds, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks’ career rebounding leader, and Damian Lillard scored 39 points in Milwaukee’s 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Rockets beat Spurs 93-82 and send San Antonio to its franchise-record 17th straight loss
Read full article: Rockets beat Spurs 93-82 and send San Antonio to its franchise-record 17th straight lossTari Eason had a season-high 18 points and 14 rebounds off the bench as the Houston Rockets beat San Antonio 93-82 on Monday night and dealt the Spurs their franchise-record 17th consecutive loss.
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss Grizzlies game for personal reasons
Read full article: Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss Grizzlies game for personal reasonsDallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will miss his first game of the season Friday night when he sits against the Memphis Grizzlies for personal reasons.
Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's return
Read full article: Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets past Rockets 134-124 in Murray's returnNikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray’s return from a hamstring injury.
Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over Nuggets in NBA’s In-Season Tournament
Read full article: Green, Sengun lead Rockets to 105-86 victory over Nuggets in NBA’s In-Season TournamentJalen Green scored 25 points, Alperen Sengun added 21 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the slumping Denver Nuggets 105-86 on Friday night in the NBA’s In-Season Tournament.
Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over Grizzlies
Read full article: Green scores 34 to help Rockets snap 3-game skid with 111-91 win over GrizzliesJalen Green scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the second half to lead the Houston Rockets to a 111-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night.
Houston Rockets, G-Unity Foundation, Kroger provide Thanksgiving meals to families at Toyota Center
Read full article: Houston Rockets, G-Unity Foundation, Kroger provide Thanksgiving meals to families at Toyota CenterThe Houston Rockets teamed up with rapper 50 Cent’s charity G-Unity Foundation and several other organizations to help needy families this Thanksgiving season.
Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up more
Read full article: Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up moreEveryone knows that the NBA In-Season Tournament was put together to give the league an early ratings boost, particularly when the Final Four games get played at Las Vegas on the second weekend of December.
Cryer has 18 points to lead No. 6 Houston to 65-49 victory over Towson at the Charleston Classic
Read full article: Cryer has 18 points to lead No. 6 Houston to 65-49 victory over Towson at the Charleston ClassicLJ Cryer scored 18 points and No. 6 Houston used a 19-4 run in the first half to take control on the way to a 65-49 victory over Houston to advance in the Charleston Classic.
Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr.’s new coffee, cocktail concept to expand; opening new brick-and-mortar store near downtown
Read full article: Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr.’s new coffee, cocktail concept to expand; opening new brick-and-mortar store near downtownHouston Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. is adding a new job title to his career resume: coffee shop owner.
Sengun has 17 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds to help Rockets beat Kings, 122-97
Read full article: Sengun has 17 points, 12 assists and 8 rebounds to help Rockets beat Kings, 122-97Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds and Jalen Green scored 23 points in the Houston Rockets’ 122-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OT
Read full article: Wembanyama makes tying basket in regulation, then earns his first NBA win as Spurs top Rockets in OTVictor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.
Rockets hire Udoka, add veterans Brooks, VanVleet as they try to escape NBA’s basement
Read full article: Rockets hire Udoka, add veterans Brooks, VanVleet as they try to escape NBA’s basementThe Houston Rockets invested money to bring in veterans Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet to play with their young talent this season as they look to take a step forward after three seasons as one of the league’s worst teams.
Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead the Spurs past the Rockets 117-103
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead the Spurs past the Rockets 117-103Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night.
Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New York
Read full article: Kevin Porter barred from Houston Rockets after domestic violence arrest in New YorkThe Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr. that he can not be with the team in any capacity in the wake of his domestic violence arrest last month.
Astros, Rockets acquire AT&T SportsNet Southwest, form new network
Read full article: Astros, Rockets acquire AT&T SportsNet Southwest, form new networkMajor League Baseball’s Houston Astros and the NBA’s Houston Rockets announced on Friday that they’ve acquired AT&T SportsNet Southwest from Warner Bros.
Billboard campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to launch in partnership with Rockets Forward Tari Eason
Read full article: Billboard campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to launch in partnership with Rockets Forward Tari EasonThe Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence organization is expected to launch its billboard campaign ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.
Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors say
Read full article: Houston Rockets’ Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend’s vertebra in NYC assault, prosecutors sayProsecutors say Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend at a New York City hotel left the woman with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotel
Read full article: Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. charged with assaulting girlfriend at Manhattan hotelHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel.
Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. allegedly attacked girlfriend at NYC hotel, reports say
Read full article: Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. allegedly attacked girlfriend at NYC hotel, reports sayHouston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested after attacking his girlfriend inside a midtown Manhattan hotel room, according to senior law enforcement officials cited by NBC New York.
Mobley’s double-double leads Cavaliers to 99-78 win over Rockets for the Summer League title
Read full article: Mobley’s double-double leads Cavaliers to 99-78 win over Rockets for the Summer League titleIsaiah Mobley had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers captured the NBA Summer League championship with a 99-78 victory over the Houston Rockets.
Houston’s ‘other’ 1st round draft pick Cam Whitmore has Rockets headed to Summer League playoffs
Read full article: Houston’s ‘other’ 1st round draft pick Cam Whitmore has Rockets headed to Summer League playoffsThe Houston Rockets' other first-round draft pick, Cam Whitmore, refuses to be overshadowed.
Happy 713 Day, Houston! From Astros to Rockets, celebrate the Bayou City with these 5 events
Read full article: Happy 713 Day, Houston! From Astros to Rockets, celebrate the Bayou City with these 5 eventsWhile July 13 is not Houston’s birthday, it’s Houston’s unofficial holiday that celebrates the Bayou City.
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. off to hot start in summer league play
Read full article: Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. off to hot start in summer league playHouston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. is putting in the work and looks poised to make a leap as he heads into his second NBA season.
Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchup
Read full article: Scoot Henderson, Amen Thompson injured in NBA Summer League matchupTop-four draft picks Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers and Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets left their NBA Summer League matchup early Friday with injuries.
Reports: Rockets sign Fred VanVleet to $130 million deal
Read full article: Reports: Rockets sign Fred VanVleet to $130 million dealAccording to multiple reports, the Houston Rockets will sign former Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet to a 3-year, $130 million max contract, when the league’s contract moratorium is lifted July 6.
WATCH LIVE: All eyes on the Rockets at the start of NBA free agency
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: All eyes on the Rockets at the start of NBA free agencyIn one of the biggest off seasons in recent franchise history, the Houston Rockets will continue to build out their roster through NBA free agency.