Rockets’ Jalen Green ties career-high with 42 points in win over Grizzlies

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green tied his career-high with 42 points in Monday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Green joined franchise legend Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in Rockets history to score at least 40 points on 70% shooting or better from the floor before the age of 23. The youngster, who turns 23 […]

Joe Lyons  •  14 Jan 2025
How The Houston Rockets Built A Top-5 Defense

Key Highlights After ranking 27th or worst the past three years, the Rockets are third in defensive rating (107.4) During their six-game winning streak, they lead the league in defensive rating (102.7) Only seven teams allow a smaller rate of shots at the rim than Houston Over the past two seasons, the Houston Rockets’ sixth […]

Jackson Frank  •  17 Nov 2023
The Raptors could look to add more depth at guard after Fred VanVleet left in free agency

This offseason, Toronto’s Fred VanVleet was one of the most sought-after free agents on the market. The Houston Rockets signed VanVleet to a massive three-year, $130 million contract. VanVleet was one of the better players on Toronto’s roster and he won’t be easy to replace. So far, the Raptors have made a few moves in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 Jul 2023
NBA Free Agency: Rockets Ink VanVleet For $130 Million Max Deal

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Fred VanVleet, a one-time NBA All-Star and member of the 2019 championship-winning Toronto Raptors, has agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets. This deal marks the first maximum contract of the free agency period. Free agent G Fred VanVleet has agreed on a three-year, $130 million […]

Colin Lynch  •  30 Jun 2023
NBA insiders have reported that the Rockets are ‘heavily linked’ to Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks

Last season, the Houston Rockets finished second to last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record. They were the second youngest team in the NBA by average age in 2022-23. With a new head coach for next season and money to spend, the Rockets will be active when free agency begins. NBA insiders have […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jun 2023
Raptors’ VanVleet Set to Decline $22M Option, Become Free Agent

The Former Undrafted Free Agent May be the Most Sought After FA this Offseason Fred VanVleet, the talented guard for the Toronto Raptors, is set to become a free agent this summer. According to sources, VanVleet has declined his player option for the next season, which was worth $22.8 million. While he hasn’t ruled out […]

Colin Lynch  •  12 Jun 2023
The feeling around the league is that the Toronto Raptors are going to make ‘significant’ changes this offseason

Toronto’s 2022-23 season ended on a sour note when they blew a 19-point lead to the Chicago Bulls in the #9 vs #10 play-in game on Wednesday. League insiders expected the Raptors to be active at the past trade deadline, but they kept the team intact. That is not the plan for this offseason, however. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Apr 2023
Toronto’s Fred Vanvleet is just the second undrafted player in NBA history to have 20+ points and 20+ assists in a single game

With the regular season winding down, playoffs are quickly approaching. Playoff spots are still up for grabs in each conference and teams are fighting for a chance at the postseason. With a 128-108 win vs the Hornets last night, the Toronto Raptors secured a spot in the play-in tournament. They were led by one-time all-star […]

Zach Wolpin  •  03 Apr 2023
Toronto’s Fred VanVleet had some choice words for NBA Referee Ben Taylor after their 108-100 loss to the Clippers last night

With a 108-100 loss to the LA Clippers on the road last night, the Raptors sit at ninth in the Eastern Conference. They have 15 regular season games left and have lost the last two in some tough situations. In their loss to LA yesterday, Fred VanVleet received a technical foul in the third quarter […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Mar 2023