Tag: Rockets
The Houston Rockets are picking up Kenyon Martin Jr.’s $1.9 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. Houston is also extending qualifying offers to Darius Days and Trevor Hudgins, making them restricted free agents. Martin’s Jr.’s team option is part of the four-year, $6.13 million contract he signed with the Rockets in […]
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 […]
Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers met with Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green on his “Podcast P with Paul George” YouTube show. The eight-time All-Star explained to Green why he believes the Rockets should avoid signing James Harden this 2023 offseason. “Personally, I wouldn’t [pursue Harden],” George told Green. “At this point, that’s your […]
Justin Holiday has agreed to a contract buyout with the Houston Rockets and will sign with the Dallas Mavericks after clearing waivers. Last week, the Atlanta Hawks traded Holiday, Frank Kaminsky, a 2024 second-round draft pick, and a 2025 second-round draft pick to Houston for Bruno Fernando and Garrison Mathews. The 10-year veteran is earning […]
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is now the fourth player in NBA history to record a triple-double with multiple steals and blocks prior to turning 21, joining Magic Johnson, Antoine Walker, and Lonzo Ball. Sengun is the first center in league history to register more than one triple-double before the age of 21. Through 44 […]
On Friday, Houston Rockets rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. became the second-youngest NBA player to record 27 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in a single game since Kevin Durant on December 7, 2007. In Houston’s 139-114 loss against the Sacramento Kings, the Auburn product logged a season-high 27 points, eight boards, one assist, and […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is considering a return to the Houston Rockets, according to sources. During the offseason, Harden signed a two-year, $68.6 million contract extension with the Sixers, and the 10-time All-Star will have the option to opt out at the end of the 2022-23 season. However, the 14-year veteran denies the reports. […]
Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (sore foot) and center Bruno Fernando (illness) are listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Porter Jr. (sore knee) is listed as questionable as well. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Christopher is averaging 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. He’s also […]
On Monday night, Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden praised Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, following a 132-123 overtime loss against the Western Conference team. “I am proud of him,” said Harden when asked about Green’s progress in the NBA. “He has not only lived up to expectations, but he is coming in with that swagger […]
KJ Martin is open to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, according to sources. Martin signed a four-year, $6 million contract with the team in 2020. His deal ends in the summer of 2024. During the offseason, Martin requested a trade. But that has changed. After Houston selected Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason […]
