NBA insiders have reported that the Rockets are ‘heavily linked’ to Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks

Last season, the Houston Rockets finished second to last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record. They were the second youngest team in the NBA by average age in 2022-23. With a new head coach for next season and money to spend, the Rockets will be active when free agency begins. NBA insiders have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
NBA insiders report that James Harden returning to Houston next season remains a ‘strong possibility’

For months now, James Harden returning to the Houston Rockets has been rumored around the league. Other league sources say that the 76ers are doing what they can to re-sign Harden for next season. It’s hard to know what to believe at this point. Only Harden and those close to him know what the 10-time […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Jun 2023
Sportsbooks project Amen Thompson to record more PPG than Ausar

NBA sportsbooks are projecting Houston Rockets rookie guard Amen Thompson will record more points per game in the 2023-24 season than twin brother Ausar Thompson, who was selected fifth overall by the Detroit Pistons in last week’s 2023 NBA Draft. Amen won his first Overtime Elite (OTE) championship with the City Reapers this past 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Last night, Amen and Ausar Thompson became the 1st pair of brothers taken in the Top 5 of the same draft

The 2023 NBA Draft was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY last night. Top prospects were invited to attend along with their families and friends. Picks 1-3 went as many draft experts predicted, but after that, the board was wide open. Twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson made draft history. They became the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  23 Jun 2023
Rockets’ Kenyon Martin Jr. to become available for a trade?

Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. could become available for a trade this offseason, according to sources. Martin Jr. was selected 52nd overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-6 wing was then immediately traded to Houston for cash and a 2021 second-round draft pick. “In talks with teams, the Rockets have […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2023
The Philadelphia 76ers are ‘more optimistic’ about James Harden returning to the team next season

After having a 3-2 lead in the Conference Semi-finals, the 76ers failed to win that series. It was another disappointing end to Philly’s season. Rumors of James Harden leaving the team date back to December 2022. It’s been said that Harden is “torn” on his decision to stay in Philly or return to Houston. Recent […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jun 2023
If the Rockets fail to sign James Harden this offseason, Dallas’ Kyrie Irving seems to be their backup plan

The Houston Rockets were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. It’s clear that the team needs to add some outside talent if they want to be a competitive team in the West. One player they have in mind is James Harden of the 76ers. A reunion with Houston has traction this […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Jun 2023
League insiders have reported that James Harden is ‘torn’ on returning to the Sixers or joining the Rockets via free agency

At this stage in his career, James Harden has an important decision to make. He will be 33 by the time next season starts and this could be his last big-time contract. Harden is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and there are two main teams in contention. The Philadelphia 76ers and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jun 2023
Reports around the league say that Dillon Brooks has a ‘realistic’ chance to join the Houston Rockets next season

Since the 2023 postseason ended for the Memphis Grizzlies, SF Dillon Brooks has been criticized heavily in the media. NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Brooks would not be brought back to the team next season under any circumstances. That received scrutiny, but Charnaia was not wrong. His time in Memphis is likely over, but […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Jun 2023