Rockets best lineup leads to some uncomfortable conversations
I am afraid to write about Alperen Sengun. This is not an appeal for sympathy. These are certainly…
Did Tari Eason lose his bet on himself?
The 2025-26 NBA season was supposed to be a big year for Tari Eason. At least, he was…
Rockets may have to consolidate their roster
It’s time for harsh truths. Cold, unrelenting reality. Words must no longer be minced. The Houston Rockets’ situation…
Ime Udoka is overworking Rockets Amen Thompson
Every NBA player has a role. That’s not to say that every NBA player has the right role.…
Is Reed Sheppard the next Steph Curry?
In some NBA circles, Reed Sheppard has a nickname. Rule of thumb: If Basketball Reference won’t print it,…
Are the Rockets too reliant on Fred VanVleet?
If, and, but. Three of the most aggravating words in the English language. If the Houston Rockets had…
Rockets young duo have to make it work
I was ready to go nuclear. I was resisting urges. Fighting demons. I was ready to say Alperen…
The Rockets don’t need to be so isolated
It seems like most of the articles I’ve written since I (blissfully) returned to The Dream Shake have…
Rockets need to be very specific when employing double-big lineup
It’s well-known that the Houston Rockets like to dominate their opponents with size. So much, that they added…
A closer look at Rockets season reveals something troubling
Though the Rockets are currently fifth in the Western Conference, they are still considered by most to be…
The Rockets should pick up the pace
A lot of Rockets fans just witnessed their first full, top-down rebuild. Some of us have been here…
Rockets Jabari Smith Jr. is having an identity crisis
For some NBA fans, the line between star and role player is rigid. It does not yield. If…