Tag: Ime Udoka
NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Knicks, Mike Brown, Rockets
Jazz
The final score didn’t matter much in Utah’s preseason opener, not when Ace Bailey looked like the best player on the floor.
The No. 5...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Rockets
Lakers
LeBron James won’t be suiting up for any preseason games.
James, 40, didn’t practice during the first week of camp and was only a “modified”...
NBA Notes: Raptors, RJ Barrett, Rockets, Dorian Finney-Smith, Spurs
Raptors
RJ Barrett heard the trade chatter this summer, and he even seems to understand it.
With two years and $57 million left on his deal,...
Rockets’ Fred VanVleet suffers torn ACL, likely to miss season
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a torn ACL and is likely to miss the upcoming season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The news is...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Kevin Durant, Clippers
Thunder
The question, ESPN writes, wasn’t whether the Thunder would land at No. 1 in the long-term power rankings -- it was just how they...
Ime Udoka: Rockets’ starting five still has one open spot
The Rockets know four-fifths of their starting lineup. Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet are locked in. It’s that fifth spot...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Timberwolves
Grizzlies
Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. says he’s “progressing the right way” following a turf toe procedure in July, per Damichael Cole of the...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Cam Reddish, Trey Lyles
The Rockets have plenty of business to handle as training camp draws closer.
Per William Guillory of The Athletic, many around the league believe Houston...
NBA Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo, FIBA, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Nuggets
Bucks
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is finally set to join Team Greece ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.
While it has long been confirmed that Antetokounmpo...
Celtics Announce Contract Extension for Coach Joe Mazzulla: ‘A Gifted Leader’
The Celtics have locked in their head coach for the long term, announcing Friday that Joe Mazzulla has signed a multiyear deal with the...
Rockets Adding Veteran Wing Josh Okogie
The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with free agent guard/forward Josh Okogie, per NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. It’s a one-year deal...
Seven-Team Trade Sending Kevin Durant To Rockets Now Official
Kevin Durant is officially headed to Houston. And he’s not going alone.
The Rockets have finalized a record-setting seven-team trade that not only lands them...
Rockets Adding Clint Capela On Three-Year Contract
Clint Capela is heading back to where his NBA journey began.
The veteran center has agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million fully guaranteed deal with...
Rockets Declining Fred VanVleet Option, Re-Signing Guard To Two-Year Deal
The Houston Rockets are declining Fred VanVleet’s $44.9 million player option and re-signing the veteran guard to a two-year, $50 million contract, according to...
