Houston Rockets' Jalen Green is day-to-day with a head injury, casting doubt on his availability against the Atlanta Hawks. Green has been a key player, averaging 21.2 points this season. Houston also faces injuries to Cam Whitmore and Jabari Smith Jr.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) makes a kiss gesture after hitting a 3-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half on a preseason NBA basketball game on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Houston.

In an NBA increasingly known for load management, Rockets guard Jalen Green is an exception to the rule. Tuesday was his 150th consecutive start.

Jalen Green scored 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat Portland 125-103, the Trail Blazers’ fifth straight loss.

Jalen Green is having another one of his smoldering stretches for the Houston Rockets. Over eight games in January, Green is averaging 30.2 points on 52/48/92 shooting splits. That 48% from 3 is coming on more than nine attempts per game.

The NBA has five games on the schedule Thursday night, highlighted by a battle between the No. 2 and 3 seeds in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets have been arguably the hottest team in the NBA since the calendar turned to 2025,

The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.

The Rockets won't have to wait until their young players get older to compete in the postseason. Houston looks ready to match up with any opponent as currently constructed.

Let’s have fun by starting with trading De’Aaron Fox.

Thompson talks to Kelly Iko about his mindset, his impact and what he's learning from Dillon Brooks and Fred VanVleet.

For the Rockets, it will be a third game in four nights — all in different locations, and with travel in-between. On Tuesday, that seemed to cause some tired legs on night two of a back-to-back in Atlanta, and centers Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams are both questionable for Thursday with minor injury issues.

Sacramento Kings star De'Aaron Fox could reportedly be on the move. Here are three ideal trade destinations for the point guard.