Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association, and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020, and has experience working in print, video and radio.

Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka yells against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a free throw attempt during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves’ injuries got more clarity Monday.

Jan 21, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and head coach Tuomas Iisalo looks on during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Memphis and Houston have combined to list 23 players on the injury report Sunday.

Mar 30, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will be without key players for tonight's tilt with Houston.

Mar 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston could be without a contributor for tonight's tilt with Philadelphia.

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) questions the call after a play against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Houston and Phoenix will be facing off at full health, all things considered.

Apr 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Golden State could be getting its superstar guard back tonight.

Feb 5, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Houston is set to face off against a laboring Utah squad.

Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka yells against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Houston is set to take on New York tonight in a needed game.

Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

New Orleans could be without two of its best players tonight.

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on the sideline against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Houston lists just three players on its injury report ahead of a bout with Memphis.

Mar 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Minnesota will be without its best and most important player tonight.

Mar 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Rockets and Bulls will face off in cross-conference action tonight.