The Rockets keep adding quality defenders. Yet in addition to how good of a defensive roster they have, it should be noted ...

New Rockets forward Kevin Durant joined LeBron James and Steve Nash on Mind the Game and elaborated on Udoka's unique and unusual defensive strategy. "Ime Udoka does a good job of it.

The Houston Rockets defense was unlocked last year under head coach Ime Udoka, ranking fifth in defensive rating (110.3), 10th in steals per game (8.4) and four ...

Thompson proved to be the team's best defensive player this season, earning First-Team All-Defense honors for his impactful defense. The Rockets depend on Thompson's athleticism to contest shots ...

The Houston Rockets won 50 games for the first time since 2018 due to their elite defense. The roster is constructed to succeed on that end for the next several seasons.

Rockets may unite All-Defensive stud, 15-time All-Star with ex-Bucks guard, per writer Story by Dean Simon Tue, Jul 1, 2025 · ...

Rockets' defense 'good enough' vs. Warriors, let down by offense By Michael C. Wright, ESPN Monday, April 21, 2025 ...

If the Rockets are going to complete the comeback against the Warriors, they have to continue playing defense at a very high level. "The Warriors have been here before.

James Harden was the target of plenty of criticism for his defense after the Houston Rockets were bounced from the playoffs in the first round last season on a last-second shot by Portland's ...

Voting for the All-Defensive Teams is conducted by a panel of 100 NBA writers and broadcasters. But player peer support for Thompson’s defence recently came from none other than Steph Curry, the ...

Thompson, selected by the Rockets with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft, is the ninth player in NBA history to have made an all-defensive first team in either the first or second season ...