NBA Daily: Executive of the Year Watch

Which front office members are leading the way for Executive of the Year?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – Feb. 5

Tristan Tucker provides an update to Basketball Insiders’ Rookie of the Year Watch. Two surprises enter the top six while the No. 1 pick begins to pick up steam.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Christian Wood Could See ‘extended’ Absence with Right Ankle Injury

The Rockets are concerned that star center Christian Wood could be sidelined for an extended period after injuring his right ankle for the second time in a span of less than three weeks, sources told ESPN. “It didn’t look great,” coach Stephen Silas said. “It was unfortunate.” The Rockets are concerned that star center Christian […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Can The Rockets Squeeze Into The Playoffs?

Surprise! The Houston Rockets have played great since the departure of their franchise cornerstone, but can they keep it up?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
ICYMI: Southwest Division

Basketball Insiders continues our ICYMI series with Zach Dupont looking at some storylines out of the Southwest Division that you may have missed.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Standout Player Watch — Jan. 30

Basketball Insiders moves to the Western Conference for our “Standout Watch” series. Quinn Davis examines three players who have been making their mark nearly a quarter of the way through the season.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Cavaliers Trade Kevin Porter Jr. to Rockets

The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021 Houston has agreed to a deal to acquire […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Rockets Want Three Second-Round Picks for PJ Tucker in Trade

And how about P.J. Tucker? Numerous teams have already inquired about the stout versatile defender, and league sources say Houston is currently demanding three second-round draft picks for the upcoming unrestricted free agent. Source: Kevin O’Conner of The Ringer

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: First Time All-Star Watch

From Christian Wood to Jaylen Brown, these are the breakout players reaching for their first-ever All-Star appearances.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021