Sources: Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand) — who’s been out since Jan. 3 — targeting return of Feb. 21 vs. Timberwolves.

The Rockets could have everybody back before March. Make a strong playoff push and get hot at the right time.
What's interesting is we may get a Rockets vs. Lakers first-round matchup. If they end up in that 4 vs. 5 matchup.

I still believe the Houston Rockets can reach the 2025 Western Conference Finals. Despite trying to end a five-year long playoff drought.

And then devin booker in the offseason

Suns are imploding right before our eyes! They may deal Kevin Durant this summer as well.
I'm worried they may try to hold on to Booker one more year. KD will be traded this summer.

Rockets play the Suns tonight. Chance to send them to 26-28. Devin Booker is out tonight also.
The Rockets will swap first-round picks with the Suns in this year's draft. It may be a lottery pick.

The Rockets will likely trade the 2027 Suns' unprotected first and the 2029 Suns or Mavericks unprotected first this summer.

Bovada has odds for everything. Devin Booker is the superstar I want but Kevin Durant is a nice fallback option.
Kevin Durant is old but if we're thinking of winning an NBA Title in the next year or two. KD would accelerate that.

The Houston Rockets are the favorites to land Kevin Durant if he’s not with the Suns next season, per @BovadaOfficial

Houston Rockets +350
New York Knicks +500
Golden State Warriors +850
Miami Heat +950
Oklahoma City Thunder +1200
Dallas Mavericks +1200
LA Clippers +1200

Yerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

This Mavs game intennnnnsseeeee

Draymond + Butler together is a defensive nightmare for teams

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The Rockets have a chance to beat the Warriors tonight and improve to 35-20.
Keep pace with the Nuggets for that 3rd seed. Weathered a 6-game losing streak.

The Rockets are still only two games back of Memphis for the 2nd seed as well. Not all was lost.

Most importantly the Rockets just need healthy bodies back. Still without VanVleet and Jabari.
Sengun, Tari and Adams are a game-time decision. A back-to-back tonight. I want them to play.

I loved how Kevin Durant praised the Rockets and Coach Ime Udoka in his post-game interview.
It's so obvious that KD is coming to Houston this summer. A shame we didn't do it at trade deadline.

It's possible the Rockets and Suns pull off a blockbuster trade this summer. Houston lands both Booker and Durant.
But I'd hate to give up Jalen Green. Easier to trade for just KD only. This summer will be exciting but we'll see guys.

Right now I'm going to enjoy the rest of this NBA season. And watch the Rockets end their five-year long playoff drought.

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Kyrie masterclass got us 42 points and took the game winning charge smh.

Refs were tough on the whistle but expected on the road. I like the energy of the team regardless!

The Warriors arrived in Houston at 3:20 a.m. this morning. Both teams are playing a back-to-back tonight.
I'll be surprised if either team has any energy for tonight. A lot of players will not be playing on both sides.
But one guy that will be playing. Jalen Green. He's the NBA's new ironman. Not a game missed in two years.

How long before Kyrie demands a trade you think? Mid March?