Victor Oladipo held a funeral for his injured knee
The new Rockets guard wrote a letter titled "Saying Goodbye" to officially move forward from the ruptured quad tendon he suffered in 2019.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-9, 4th in Southwest
NBA Power Rankings: Here come the Jazz; Cavs cut down the Nets (twice!)
No team in the NBA this season has had a longer win streak than the Jazz. But they're not the only red-hot West team heading into Week 6.
Cousins flashes past dominance with 28-17 game
DeMarcus Cousins broke out of his early-season slump with a 28-point, 17-rebound, 5-assist night in the Rockets' win over the Mavericks on Saturday.
Kenyon Martin Jr. denies Boban (0:21)
Gordon, Cousins help Rockets cruise past Mavericks, 133-108
— Eric Gordon scored a season-high 33 points, DeMarcus Cousins had his best game for Houston with 28 points and 17 rebounds and the Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-108 on Saturday night.
Cousins muscle home rim-shaking dunk (0:16)
Rockets withstand final review in 103-102 win over Pistons
— Jerami Grant's driving layup on the final play came too late, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 103-102 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Rockets beat Pistons on wild final sequence (0:56)
Eric 'Smash Gordon' welcomes Pistons rookie to the NBA with a big poster slam (0:27)
Gordon finishes strong for and-1 bucket (0:18)
Cavs trade Porter Jr. to Rockets for future 2nd
The Cavaliers have traded Kevin Porter Jr. to the Rockets for a future second-round pick, which, sources told ESPN, is top-55-protected.
Why the Rockets traded for Kevin Porter Jr. (1:13)
Kevin Porter Jr. trade grades: Breaking down Cavs' deal with Rockets
The Cavaliers cut ties with Kevin Porter Jr., and the Rockets will take a chance on him after a troubled offseason.
The Right Time: Vinnie Goodwill on the Nets' balance, the Warriors & MVP contenders
Bomani Jones and Vinnie Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports discuss the ups and downs of the NBA season thus far (1:00), including the possibility that NBA players will get the COVID-19 vaccine (4:48), the balance of the Nets several games into James Harden’s run with the team, and whether or not Kevin Durant’s game looks any more “fun” than it did in Golden State (22:47). Plus, the performance of the Warriors thus far (41:49), as well as some discussion on the MVP as it relates to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, and Joel Embiid (49:49).
The Hoop Collective: Possible Roster Moves For Contending Teams
Brian Windhorst, Ohm Youngmisuk and Tim MacMahon discuss an apparent change in chemistry for the Clippers, potential landing spots for Bradley Beal should he become available, as well as some teams who could look to make big roster moves this season. Plus, the amazing Lou Dort.
Ayton has season-high 26 points, Suns beat Rockets 109-103
— Deandre Ayton had season highs with 26 points and 17 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 109-103 on Wednesday night to end a two-game skid.
Wood goes coast to coast for the tough bucket (0:19)
Courtside: Chris Holtmann previews Ohio State's showdown against Purdue. Plus, the guys share their thoughts on Baylor's Kim Mulkey
Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich tip off the podcast discussing Kim Mulkey’s comments about playing college basketball during a pandemic, if there’s a home court advantage this season, not panicking over Michigan’s loss, Auburn’s Sharife Cooper bursting onto the scene, Gonzaga Watch and Iowa’s roster construction. Then, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann joins the show to talk about Kyle Young’s throwback style, an update on Seth Towns, Dakich wanting to take a bullet for Holtmann, Jae’Sean Tate making an impact with the Rockets and the happiest he’s ever seen his team. Later, quick hitters on Baylor, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas Tech.
Oladipo touts Rockets' potential after debut
Victor Oladipo exuded optimism about the Rockets after his franchise debut, saying, "I know that better days are ahead for the Houston Rockets, and I'm looking forward to being a part of those special days."
Oladipo's 32-point debut not enough for Houston in loss (2:10)
Bulls beat Rockets 125-120; Oladipo solid in Houston debut
— Zach LaVine scored 33 points, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a strong effort by Victor Oladipo in his Houston debut, beating the Rockets 125-120 on Monday night.
Bulls clear lane as Wood flies through with the tomahawk (0:18)
Oladipo gets first bucket with the Rockets (0:19)
NBA Power Rankings: Where the James Harden trade sends the Nets
How does the trade that shook up the NBA shake up our latest rankings?
Rockets GM: Draft pick haul the 'best currency'
Rockets GM Rafael Stone cited the "flexibility" provided by the historic haul of first-round draft picks the franchise received in the James Harden trade as the reason he chose to deal the perennial MVP candidate to the Nets over other offers.
2020-21 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 7 | 6 | .538 | - | W5 |
| San Antonio | 9 | 8 | .529 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 8 | 9 | .471 | 1 | L2 |
| Houston | 6 | 9 | .400 | 2 | W2 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | .333 | 3 | L3 |
2020-21 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game110.718th
Rebounds Per Game43.919th
Assists Per Game23.124th
Points Allowed111.418th
Injuries
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 6 | 9 | .400 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 65 | 17 | .793 |
| 2016-17 | 55 | 27 | .671 |