ClutchPoints Sep 19, 2023
Rockets 2023 offseason recap: Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks to lead culture change under Ime Udoka
When James Harden was the featured star of the Houston Rockets, this team was always one of the final squads standing in the playoffs, right on the cusp of the NBA Finals. However, Harden and the Rockets were never able to break through, resulting in the franchise taking a step back. Three seasons have come […] The post Rockets 2023 offseason recap: Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks to lead culture change under Ime Udoka appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Sep 18, 2023
Predicting Rockets best defensive lineup this season
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Let’s put the clamps down. The Houston Rockets did quite a bit of tinkering with the roster this offseason and now we’re on the verge of seeing what that will amount to with preseason just around the corner. We have a solid idea of what the Rockets rotation will look like going forward, but what about specific lineups for specific situations? Other than the projected starting lineup — Fred VanVleet x Jalen Green x Dillon Brooks x Jabari Smith Jr. x Alperen Sengun — Ime Udoka will be tasked with mixing and matching to find lineups...
The Dream Shake Sep 15, 2023
How the Rockets rotation looks without Kevin Porter Jr.
Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports Here is how the Rockets rotation will look for the upcoming season. We were already going to see a significant change this upcoming season with the Houston Rockets. With a new head coach in Ime Udoka, new more established players like Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, and a new win-now attitude. We were going to see a different Rockets team in 2023-24. With horrific allegations against Kevin Porter Jr., the Rockets will be in for even more changes. My colleagues have detailed the charges and the latest updates, but there is no excuse for what...
ClutchPoints Sep 11, 2023
Boban Marjanovic makes decision on Rockets return
The Houston Rockets franchise is the gift that keeps on giving for NBA players looking for one more payday. They have been one of the busiest teams in the free agent market, inking the likes of Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Jock Landale to long-term contracts with the intention of bolstering their young core of […] The post Boban Marjanovic makes decision on Rockets return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Dream Shake Sep 5, 2023
The Rockets need the FIBA version of Dillon Brooks
The FIBA version of Dillon Brooks is exactly who the Houston Rockets need next season. The Houston Rockets will look completely different next season. Of course, it starts with their new floor general, Fred VanVleet. They also made another big splash by bringing in the at-times controversial but also defensive lockdown forward Dillon Brooks. When the season ended last year for Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies, Brooks’ stock was at an all-time low. Brooks had come off a season where he was fined over $248,000 for multiple infractions, including pushing a cameraman while...
The Dream Shake Aug 31, 2023
SB Nation Reacts results: Does Amen Thompson have a shot at NBA Rookie of the Year?
Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Here are the results! Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Houston Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question had to do with Amen Thompson and his chances at NBA Rookie of the Year. He’s not likely to start and general wisdom suggests that he’ll only see enough time if Fred VanVleet gets injured, but there are some out there who feel Amen may just simply be too good to keep...
Raptors Rapture Aug 30, 2023
3 Things Raptors fans should be excited about in 2023-24 season
The Toronto Raptors currently have a cyclone of negativity swirling around them, as the vibes eroded to such a concerning low last season that Nick Nurse lost his job and Fred VanVleet was not retained. Toronto seems to be willing to shake things up to get back into the postseason. Not many are very optimistic […] 3 Things Raptors fans should be excited about in 2023-24 season - Raptors Rapture - Raptors Rapture - A Toronto Raptors Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Dream Shake Aug 29, 2023
VOTE: Does Amen Thompson have a shot at Rookie of the Year?
Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Can he get the minutes to make it a question? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Houston Rockets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Amen Thompson is not slated to start. The Rockets didn’t give all that dough to Fred VanVleet to sit him on the bench. My guy James put together a piece earlier today about some realistic expectations for Thompson’s rookie season. But what if Thompson is too good...
Raptors Rapture Aug 27, 2023
Will Raptors look smart after letting Fred VanVleet join Rockets?
The Toronto Raptors are going to head into the 2023-24 season without one of their more consistent offensive performers, as Fred VanVleet decided to skip town and join a young Houston Rockets team led by disgraced former Celtics coach Ime Udoka. Fans shouldn’t fault VanVleet for one second after he left the Raptors, as he […] Will Raptors look smart after letting Fred VanVleet join Rockets? - Raptors Rapture - Raptors Rapture - A Toronto Raptors Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
