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Rockets still have options despite lottery disappointment

Clovis Shropshire May 17, 2023
 Rockets still have options despite lottery disappointment

Tilman Fertitta made a simple request as he concluded a television interview while walking the streets of Galveston during Mardi Gras. “Pray for Victor!” He urged KPRC viewers with a drink in his left hand…

 NBA Draft Lottery: Houston Rockets draw No. 4 pick, but Spurs win Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes

NBA Draft Lottery: Houston Rockets draw No. 4 pick, but Spurs win Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes

Clovis Shropshire May 16, 2023

Victor Wembanyama, widely considered the most impactful NBA draft prospect since LeBron James in 2003, will in all likelihood be headed to San Antonio after the Spurs were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in June's draft. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, were awarded pick No. 4...Read More

 Fred Faour: Why betting on teams you are passionate about is not a bad idea

Fred Faour: Why betting on teams you are passionate about is not a bad idea

Clovis Shropshire May 16, 2023

But if you are a hardcore fan, what team do you know better? You can still bet opponents to cover a spread and root for your team to win...Read More

 Tuesday’s lottery could answer Rockets’ prayers

Tuesday’s lottery could answer Rockets’ prayers

Clovis Shropshire May 15, 2023

Tilman Fertitta made a simple request as he concluded a television interview while walking the streets of Galveston during Mardi Gras. “Pray for Victor!” He urged KPRC viewers with a drink in his left hand...Read More

 Chatting with Mack: John McClain returns to talk Rockets draft, Texans rookie minicamp, Astros, and much more with the man himself

Chatting with Mack: John McClain returns to talk Rockets draft, Texans rookie minicamp, Astros, and much more with the man himself

Clovis Shropshire May 15, 2023

“The General” was back at Gallery Furniture for the latest episode of Chatting with Mack...Read More

 The Houston Rockets really need to say no to James Harden

The Houston Rockets really need to say no to James Harden

Clovis Shropshire May 14, 2023

Rumors abound of a James Harden reunion with Houston, but should they...Read More

 Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason named to All-Rookie Second Team

Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason named to All-Rookie Second Team

Clovis Shropshire May 8, 2023

Rockets forwards Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason were named to the NBA's All-Rookie Second Team, the league announced on Monday...Read More

 Rockets’ Udoka learns from what led to his dismissal in Boston

Rockets’ Udoka learns from what led to his dismissal in Boston

Clovis Shropshire April 26, 2023

When the University of Houston needed a men’s basketball coach, Tilman Fertitta, head of the school’s board of regents, turned to Kelvin Sampson, a highly decorated college coach, who carried with him some baggage. That gamble paid off, and now nine years later, will hope for a similar reward after reportedly hiring Ime Udoka as the Rockets' new head coach...Read More

 Fred Faour: It is never boring in Houston sports

Fred Faour: It is never boring in Houston sports

Clovis Shropshire April 26, 2023

No matter which team you follow, the Houston sports scene is pretty interesting right now, both on and off the field. Let’s take a look at the major teams: Astros Remember when everyone was panicking early on? Then all they did was take two of three from the Jays, swept the Braves, and now have […]Read More

 Richard Justice: The Rockets have hired a competent, no-nonsense head coach in Ime Udoka. Also, it’s complicated.

Richard Justice: The Rockets have hired a competent, no-nonsense head coach in Ime Udoka. Also, it’s complicated.

Clovis Shropshire April 25, 2023

    The Rockets have hired an extremely competent, no-nonsense head coach in Ime Udoka. He’s such a solid hire strictly from a basketball standpoint that it’s fair to wonder if he’s now the most competent person in their basketball operation. So, there’s that.    He was on Gregg Popovich’s bench for seven of his […]Read More

 Hiring Ime Udoka could be major coup for Rockets

Hiring Ime Udoka could be major coup for Rockets

Clovis Shropshire April 25, 2023

When the University of Houston needed a men’s basketball coach, Tilman Fertitta, head of the school’s board of regents, turned to Kelvin Sampson, a highly decorated college coach, who carried with him some baggage. That gamble paid off, and now nine years later, will hope for a similar reward after reportedly hiring Ime Udoka as the Rockets' new head coach...Read More

 BREAKING: Rockets hire former Celtics HC Ime Udoka to be new head coach

BREAKING: Rockets hire former Celtics HC Ime Udoka to be new head coach

Clovis Shropshire April 24, 2023

The Houston Rockets are hiring former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka to lead the team moving forward, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Monday afternoon..Read More

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