The Rockets keep adding quality defenders. Yet in addition to how good of a defensive roster they have, it should be noted ...

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka has one of the more unusual defensive strategies in the league, as explained by new Rockets forward Kevin Durant.

The Houston Rockets defense was unlocked last year under head coach Ime Udoka, ranking fifth in defensive rating (110.3), 10th in steals per game (8.4) and fourth in opponent effective field goal ...

Okogie is the former 20th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and has put together a solid career as a role player so far. He ...

The Rockets have agreed to terms with veteran wing Josh Okogie on a one-year, $3.1 million veteran minimum contract, as first ...

Thompson proved to be the team's best defensive player this season, earning First-Team All-Defense honors for his impactful defense. The Rockets depend on Thompson's athleticism to contest shots ...

The Houston Rockets find themselves with a chance to complete a 3-1 comeback against the Golden State Warriors if they can find a way to win tonight's Game 7 at Toyota Center.

The Houston Rockets powered their way back into the NBA Playoffs in 2024-25. After four consecutive seasons in the lottery, and dropping to as low as 17 wins in the 2020-21 season, they roared ...

Finney-Smith joins First-Team All-Defensive honoree Amen Thompson and Tari Eason as top-end wing defenders who will be deployed by head coach Ime Udoka to potentially improve on the Rockets ...

The Rockets, it should be noted, weren’t much better against zone to start the series, though they adapted to the Warriors’ defense by running the ball through Şengün in the high post ...

James Harden was the target of plenty of criticism for his defense after the Houston Rockets were bounced from the playoffs in the first round last season on a last-second shot by Portland's ...

With the new additions and projected improvements in the returning players, the Rockets' defense is set to take another step next season. feed. Published Jul 9, 2025. TRENTON WHITING.