It takes a lot to get Ime Udoka to break character in the middle of a Rockets game. The intense coach usually is so locked in, no opposing player can say anything that will get much of a positive reaction out of him,

Jalen Green was excellent and started feeling himself during the game, apparently trash-talking Nuggets' guard Russell Westbrook. The veteran Westbrook was confused after the trash-talk, going over to the Rockets bench and telling them about how Green played for his AAU team and is now trash-talking him.

The Rockets' two top scorers have a chance to be voted into the NBA All-Star Game, recognition their teammates say both players earned. So we had them pitch it.

Social media erupted as Jalen Green delivered a sensational performance in the first quarter of the Houston Rockets' game against the LA Lakers on Sunday.

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23 ...

LeBron James knows a thing or two about all-world athleticism. The Los Angeles Lakers star could spot it in a couple of second-year players terrorizing the NBA this season.

Amen Thompson had a season-high 23 points and career-high 16 rebounds in Houston's win over Lakers and earned high praise.

Jalen Green scored 33 points and Fred VanVleet grabbed a key steal late to allow the Houston Rockets to hold on for a 119-115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Amen Thompson added 23 points and a career-high 16 rebounds in his return after a two-game suspension to help Houston eke out the victory after leading by as many as 22.

His efforts stood out to Lakers star LeBron James who spoke about both Thompson ... Me and Doe Doe got a great trap on Jalen Green across from our bench. He threw one up and it literally looked ...

ESPN's Bobby Marks released a list Thursday featuring NBA players who have trade restrictions in place ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Headlining the

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Jalen Green's 33-point performance and Fred VanVleet's clutch steal propel Rockets to narrow victory over Lakers.