Ryan Diamond

Joined: Sep 17, 2024

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: Should Aaron Holiday Play More Minutes?

Dec 19, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) makes a three point basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Rockets' Offense Shines in Blowout Win Versus Pelicans

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter 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: How Jalen Green can Find his Early-Season Consistency

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets: Three Biggest Challenges in Taking Next Leap

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

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Can the Rockets Stay a Top Seed in the West?

The Rockets are currently third in the Western Conference. Can they keep it up?

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: Key Takeaways From Win Against Warriors

For the first time since February 2020, the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors.

Dec 7, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) is introduced during pregame ceremonies before a game against the Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Heat Forward Jimmy Butler Reportedly Open to Houston Rockets Trade

Jimmy Butler has been linked to the Rockets for quite a while now, and the forward seems willing to entertain it.

Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against LA Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (77) during the first quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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Rockets Beat Clippers in Much-Needed Win

The Houston Rockets beat the LA Clippers 117-106. Jalen Green led the way with 31 points.

Dec 5, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) lays up the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) defends during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets: Key Takeaways From Recent Losses

The Rockets lost both of their most recent games. Three things stand out.

Dec 5, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) watches as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Rockets Lose to Warriors for 15th Straight Matchup

The Houston Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors 99-93. Golden State was phenomenal on offense.

Dec 3, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dribbles the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Rockets Lose Double-Digit Lead, Fall to Kings in NBA Cup Contest

The Houston Rockets lost 120-111. Jalen Green had 28 points.

Dec 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after making a basket during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Rockets Beat Thunder in Fourth-Quarter Nail-Biter

The Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116. Fred VanVleet led the team to the win.

Nov 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets: Three Takeaways Through the First 20 Games

The Houston Rockets are second in the Western Conference. Three things have been done well by the team.

Nov 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles past Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets: Thankful for These Keys to Winning This Season

The Houston Rockets are second in the Western Conference. They are thankful for these three things.

Nov 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Rockets Beat Timberwolves in Overtime Thriller

The Houston Rockets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-111 in overtime. The Rockets move on to the quarterfinals in the NBA Cup.

Nov 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9), center Alperen Sengun (28), guard Jalen Green (4) and guard Fred VanVleet (5) sit on the bench against the Portland Trailblazers during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets: Three Questions Going Forward

The Houston Rockets have looked good so far this season. These three questions are important for Houston's next few games and into the season long-term.