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Grading the Bulls’ Tiago Splitter Hire: Did Chicago Make the Right Call With New Head Coach?

Grading the Bulls’ decision to hire Tiago Splitter away from the Trail Blazers to be the franchise’s next head coach.

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Rockets Offseason Preview: Could Kevin Durant Get a New Co-Star to Aid Title Push?

A look at an interesting offseason ahead for the Houston Rockets after their first-round exit at the hands of the Lakers.

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Rockets Season Grades: Judging Houston’s Year After Disappointing First-Round Exit to Lakers

This season was an interesting one for the Rockets. Pegged as a top-tier title contender after swapping Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green for Kevin Durant, things w

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Lakers Face History: LeBron James Warns Of 'Hard' Task After Second Rockets Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers face a critical challenge after losing Game 5 to the Houston Rockets, narrowing their series lead. LeBron James emphasises the need for offensive adjustments.

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Lakers Let 3–0 Lead Slip Away As Rockets Seize Momentum of First-Round Playoff Series

Los Angeles had a chance to close out the game and advance to the next round, but cold shooting and turnovers let Houston’s young core take control.

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With Kevin Durant’s Game 5 Status Official, These Three Rockets Will Need to Step Up Again to Stay Alive vs. Lakers

With the Rockets’ season on the brink, who must step up to survive Game 5 against the Lakers without Kevin Durant?

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What Reed Sheppard Said About His Brutal Turnover After Ime Udoka Criticism of Rockets’ Collapse

Sheppard gave up a critical turnover in the final minute of regulation during the Rockets’ Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

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The Obvious Rockets’ Offensive Fix Ime Udoka Doesn't Seem Interested in Making

The Rockets’ offense still needs to be fixed even with Kevin Durant back out there, but Ime Udoka doesn’t seem interested in the most obvious solution.

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NBA Playoffs: Lakers Steal Game 1 as Rockets Offense Collapses Without Kevin Durant

Despite forcing turnovers and dominating the glass, Houston’s cold shooting without Durant gives shorthanded L.A. just enough of an opening for postseason life.

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One Positive Takeaway for Every NBA Team From the 2025–26 Season

Looking back on this NBA season and finding one positive takeaway for each of the league’s 30 teams.

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Chris Mannix’s NBA Notebook: Victor Wembanyama Makes Loud MVP Case

Plus, the Clippers investigation looms at the Board of Governors meeting this week, there are problems in Houston and the Pistons keep motoring along.

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Lakers Expose Rockets’ Biggest Weakness As Kevin Durant Takes Ownership for Late-Game Collapse

Kevin Durant took full accountability for Houston’s offensive collapse against Los Angeles, but the Rockets’ problems run far deeper than KD.

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Bam Adebayo’s Historic Night Didn’t Impress Everyone in the NBA

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point scoring night garnered plenty of praise around the NBA—but not everyone was all that impressed.

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LeBron James Takes Aim at 'Inconsistent' Officiating in NBA: 'What Are We Doing?'

James and co-host Steve Nash discussed the league's officiating landscape in the latest episode of "Mind the Game."

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Mannix Sources: Two Trade Destinations Emerge for Ja Morant

Plus, Anthony Davis’s evolving injury timeline and whether he’s still likely to be traded and a look at whether the Rockets are in real trouble.

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Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Fined for Critical Comments on Officiating

The Houston coach didn’t hold back in his press conference after Monday’s overtime loss to the Nuggets.

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Ime Udoka Calls Out ‘Inconsistent’ Officiating Crew After Rockets’ OT Loss to Nuggets

The Houston coach did not hold back his thoughts.

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Dillon Brooks Calls Out Referees, Rockets: ‘Felt Like I Was in a FIBA Game'

Dillon Brooks called out the Rockets for getting all he calls.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Already in MVP Form in Thunder’s 2OT Opening Win Over Rockets

In an epic opener, Alperen Şengün was a huge bright spot and Kevin Durant made his Rockets debut in a city he knows too well.

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Kevin Durant and the Rockets Both Had a Plan. Here’s How the NBA’s Perfect Fit Finally Came Together.

After flailing in Phoenix, KD wanted to join a title contender that wouldn’t gut its roster to get him. Houston offered exactly that.

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NBA 100: Ranking the Top Five Coaches for 2025–26

Rick Carlisle has shifted into the next phase of his career putting him at the top of the list, while champions round out the best of the best.

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Kyrie Irving Gets Brutally Honest About Time in Brooklyn on Live Stream

Kyrie Irving was surprised by much of what went down in Brooklyn.

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Ime Udoka Laughs Off Claims He Once Locked Up Kevin Durant

Ime Udoka used to guard Kevin Durant. Now he’s coaching him.

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NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Nuggets Retool While Lakers Scuffle

Denver replenished its lineup and looks poised to regain contender status. The Lakers, meanwhile, don't seem to be among the West's best on paper.

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NBA Suns Trade Star Forward Kevin Durant To Rockets

Two-time NBA champion forward Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for eight players in a blockbuster deal he confirmed on Sunday.

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