Lachard Binkley

Lachard Binkley

Lachard is a lifelong Houstonian who has followed the Rockets since the 80s. He is a credential reporter covering the Rockets and Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

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Practice Report: Houston Rockets Prepare for the New Orleans Pelicans

Here is all the latest from Tuesday's practice as the Rockets prepare for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Dillon Brooks Deserves More Credit This Season

Dillon Brooks has been one of the Rockets most consistent players all season long.

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Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets Shooting Failed Them Again in Loss to OKC

The Houston Rockets' poor shooting has cost them several games this season, and it cost them again in their loss to the Thunder.

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Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) celebrates after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets Starting to Receive More National Attention

The Houston Rockets have come a long way from national media afterthought to a team on the rise.

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Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) celebrates with fans after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Toyota Center Crowd Has Fueled the Houston Rockets

With each win interest in the Houston Rockets has grown and the Rockets coaches and players have noticed.

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Dec 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Views from the Game: Houston Rockets Defeat Golden State Warriors

Here is what I saw from the press row as the Rockets ended their 15-game losing streak to the Warriors.

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Nov 2, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) during the game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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Three Reasons why Rockets-Warriors NBA Cup Matchup is Important

A Houston Rockets win Wednesday night would mean more than just moving up in the standings.

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Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
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Jalen Green has become the Houston Rockets Iron Man

Jalen Green 's best ability the last two seasons has been his availability.

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Nov 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Jae'Sean Tate Shows Off Premier Professionalism

Despite not playing for most of the last two season Jae'Sean Tate is always ready to help his team.

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Dec 5, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA;  Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) takes a three-point shot as Golden State Warriors forward Moses Moody (4) defends during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets: Jalen Green Needs Volume Inside 3-Point Line

Jalen Green has to diversify his game and operate more inside the 3-point line.

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Nov 11, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA;   Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) dribbles against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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Houston Rockets Need to Grant Aaron Holiday More Playing Time

With Cam Whitmore still in the G League for the foreseeable future, Aaron Holiday should be seeing more playing time

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Nov 18, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Rockets Poor Shooting Caught Up in Loss to Golden State Warriors

The Houston Rockets have been able to make up for poor shooting all season, but it caught up to them in the loss to the Warriors.

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