On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Thompson was named as a member of the 2024-25 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka took his team far beyond its expectations this year, and he’s being recognized for his contributions.

The Houston Rockets are on the brink of elimination from the NBA Playoffs, and they’re looking for a comeback of unlikely proportions to keep their season alive.

After dropping Game 1, the Rockets were desperate to pick up a home win before the series moved to the Bay Area. They did just that, cruising to a comfortable victory.

After Sunday night’s home loss in Game 1, the Houston Rockets have found themselves in an uncomfortable situation in their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors.

Houston Rockets fans headed to playoff game Wednesday night may run into rain. Here's what you should know:

On Easter Sunday, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

The Houston Rockets have solidified their spot in the NBA Playoffs, but they are still waiting for their opponent to be determined.

On Friday, April 4, the Houston Rockets hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Toyota Center.

With Wednesday night’s victory over the Utah Jazz, the Houston Rockets have clinched a top six seed in the NBA playoffs and avoided the play-in tournament.

On Tuesday, March 25, the Houston Rockets hosted the Atlanta Hawks at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Thursday before it reached Israeli airspace, as air raid sirens and exploding interceptors were heard in Jerusalem.

On Monday, March 17, the Houston Rockets hosted the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center in Houston.

On Monday night, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that saw positive development from one of the team’s emerging youngsters.

On Saturday, March 1, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Sacramento Kings at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The Nets grabbed an early advantage and never looked back, handling the Rockets and securing a 102-86 victory in Houston.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, notching the first All-Star Game appearance in his young career.

The Houston Rockets decided to send rookie guard Reed Sheppard to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, their G League affiliate team. In his first game, he reminded everyone why he was the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Houston Life’s Lauren Kelly is courtside with a sneak peek at the new upgrades to Toyota Center. From a new, high-tech scoreboard and control room, to lounge areas – she’s got your guide to the ultimate Rockets gameday experience.

Reed Sheppard has yet to log a single minute in a regular season NBA game, but he is already creating buzz from the league’s most qualified staff members.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for the game, died Monday from brain cancer, the league announced.

Astros and Rockets fans, rejoice! Improvements could be on the way for two of Houston’s most beloved sports venues.

NBA Summer League is in full swing, and many of the league’s young and developing talents are showcasing their skills. Among the top performers from the first stretch of games has been Rockets’ top draft pick Reed Sheppard.

The Houston Rockets are trading their only pick remaining in the 2024 draft for third-year guard A.J. Griffin, a league source confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The Atlanta Hawks will receive the 44th overall pick.

The Houston Rockets selected Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard with the third overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Rockets receive future first round picks and relinquish 2025 and 2026 picks from Nets

In 1994, the Houston Rockets hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time in franchise history after taking down the New York Knicks in a dramatic seven-game series. 30 years later, KPRC 2 is celebrating the Rockets’ unforgettable run.

The Houston Rockets continued their recent trend of NBA Draft Lottery luck on Sunday when they secured the No. 3 overall selection in the 2024 Draft.

Entering the month of March, the Rockets held a 25-34 record and were comfortably absent from playoff conversations in the competitive Western Conference. Roughly 30 days later, the squad sits at 37-35, having won 10 straight games and 12 of their last 13.

Going into tonight’s game at Toyota Center against Portland, the Rockets have won eight straight games.

Green averaged team-highs of 26.3 points and 8.7 rebounds for the week

Wembanyama-mania won’t be hitting Houston again until the 2024-25 season, so there might be more buzz than usual inside Toyota Center on Tuesday night.

There have been several factors why the Rockets would be missing out on the postseason for a fourth straight year if the season ended today, but one statistic in particular seems glaring.

Reid played 10 seasons for the Rockets leading Houston to two Finals appearances

Here are five questions on the Rockets going into the last two months of the regular season as Houston attempts to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-2020 season.

Get ready to cheer on the Rockets in 2024!

For the first time ever, sports fans across the Houston area will be able to purchase tickets to the next Houston Sports Award taking place in just a few weeks.

The Houston Rockets teamed up with rapper 50 Cent’s charity G-Unity Foundation and several other organizations to help needy families this Thanksgiving season.

Houston Rockets hosting C.J. Stroud for FIrst Shot

Alperen Sengun had 17 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds and Jalen Green scored 23 points in the Houston Rockets’ 122-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

Kevin Porter Jr.’s time with the Houston Rockets is over.

San Antonio sat No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama in a 99-89 loss to Houston that saw the Rockets two first-round picks play well.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested after attacking his girlfriend inside a midtown Manhattan hotel room, according to senior law enforcement officials cited by NBC New York.

The Rockets will open the season with a pair of road games at Orlando on Oct. 25 and at San Antonio on Oct. 27 before hosting Golden State for their home opener on Oct. 29.

The Houston Rockets' other first-round draft pick, Cam Whitmore, refuses to be overshadowed.

Amen Thompson and Cam Whitemore both will play in Las Vegas beginning Friday

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka announced his staff for the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season on Monday.

The Houston Rockets officially welcomed two of their NBA Draft picks to the team during a news conference on Monday.

With the NBA season winding down, the Houston Rockets have been hard at work assembling a staff for new head coach Ime Udoka’s first season.

The Rockets made the final four but settled for the 4th overall pick

The Rockets officially announce hiring of Ime Udoka as new head coach. Press conference is set for Wednesday at 1 p.m.

The Rockets have an agreement in place with Ime Udoka to become new Head Coach

It’s been an eventful week for the Rockets, as to be expected.

The Houston Rockets will be in search for a new head coach this offseason after the organization declined Stephen Silas’ 4th-year option, according to multiple reports.

Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green each had 26 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Charlotte Hornets 112-109 on Friday night.

'Mango Punch!' celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert.

At the Knights of Momus Parade in Galveston, Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta yelled out “Pray for Victor,” referring to the Rockets’ hope to draft French super prospect Victor Wembanyana in the 2023 NBA Draft, while wrapping up an interview with KPRC 2′s Frank Billingsley.

Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with your Rockets newsletter as Houston gets a much-needed All-Star break as the team is on a seven-game losing streak.

Hello everyone, this is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with his week’s Rockets Newsletter!

Keegan Murray had a career-high 30 points and set a franchise rookie record with eight 3-pointers to help the Sacramento Kings snap a two-game skid with a 140-120 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

Hi KPRC2 Insiders,

The streak is over…for now.

Get out your party hats and let’s celebrate Houston Rockets legend and NBA icon Hakeem Olajuwon as we celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend!

Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2, can you imagine what it’s like to go shopping with thee Calvin Murphy?

For the second time this week, Rockets forward Tari Eason spent some of his time off of the court giving back to the community.

The NBA announced Tuesday that the Defensive Player of the Year award has been renamed “The Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy“ in honor of the Hall of Famer and former Rockets star.

It’s the season of giving and a number of pro athletes that play for your favorite Houston teams are full of spirit.

Paul George scored 22 points in three quarters to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to 122-106 rout of the Houston Rockets.

Chancellor Johnson checking in for this week’s Rockets newsletter.

Hello to our KPRC 2 viewers out there on this Friday morning in H-Town!

Chancellor Johnson checking in for NBA Tip-Off week! As the Astros continue to chase their quest for another World Series title it can be easy to forget their neighbors down the street, the Houston Rockets. They’ll begin their season on Wednesday.

Ahead of their season opener this Friday, the Houston Rockets have signed guard Kevin Porter Jr. to a multi-year extension on Monday.

Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life -- Calvin Murphy! The Rockets legend tells us what it means to him to be selected for Houston’s 2023 sports hall of fame class. That’s Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, can you dance? What about pop & lock or break dance? Perhaps tumbling is your talent. The group travels around the world performing in front of tens of thousands of fans. Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2 Lauren Kelly is live with details on how you can audition to be part one of the best groups in the business.

If there’s anybody who knows a thing or two about the Houston Rockets’ #3 overall pick, Jabari Smith Jr., It’s his college head coach, Bruce Pearl.

Jae’Sean Tate and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a 3-year contract worth $22.1 million, a league source tells KPRC 2.

Fresh off her run on NBC’s hit competition show “Dancing With Myself, “a local Rockets dancer brings her moves to Houston Life.

NBA legend Scottie Pippen returns to Houston and stops by our studio

Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, NBA star Tracy McGrady joins us live in studio! McGrady is the basketball Hall of Famer who played six of his 15-year NBA seasons with the Rockets. He’s also a Houston area resident. He’ll talk about his new Ones Basketball League (OBL) Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Hakeem Olajuwon was one of a host of former Houston Rockets in the first third of players unveiled by the NBA as the 75 greatest players in league history.

One day after deciding to convert Armoni Brooks' contract into a two-way deal, the Houston Rockets went even further to show their commitment to the former University of Houston Cougar.

The fifth annual Houston Sports Awards will feature the induction of three local favorites into the Houston Sports Hall of Fame.

Jack Coan hit Michael Mayer for an 18-yard touchdown pass with 1:09 remaining for the third lead change in a wild fourth quarter and No. 8 Notre Dame held off Toledo 32-29.

Before becoming the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jalen Green was the sixth man for Team USA in junior international competition.

June 22, 2021 marks the 59th birthday for Houston basketball legend Clyde Drexler. Number 22 first made a name for himself as part of the iconic Phi Slama Jama team at the University Houston. He eventually dominated in the NBA as well and has had his number retired at both the college and the professional level.

Houston Rockets rookie Jae’Sean Tate was named First Team All-Rookie.

Kyle Kuzma’s driving layup with 6.9 seconds remaining gave the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers a 124-122 victory over the Houston Rockets and kept the defending NBA champions' slim hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament alive.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is condemning the “anarchy” of Jewish-Arab violence in cities across the country after a day of tumultuous unrest.

Legendary Houston broadcaster Bill Worrell will be stepping aside from his daily Houston Rockets play-by-play duties after May 14.

Palestinian militants have launched dozens of rockets from Gaza and Israel unleashed new air strikes against them.

The NBA announced on Wednesday that they have fined Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter $50,000 for violating the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

The Houston Rockets announced on Monday evening that point guard John Wall will likely miss the remainder of the 2020-21 regular season.

Jordan Clarkson scored 22 points, Joe Ingles had 21 and the NBA-leading Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 112-89 on Wednesday night.

Christian Wood scored 25 points, Kelly Olynyk added 24 and the Houston Rockets used a strong third quarter to rally past the Orlando Magic 114-110.

Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) drives on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Nowell (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)MINNEAPOLIS – Kevin Porter Jr. scored 25 points in his return to Houston’s lineup, John Wall had 13 points and 12 assists and the Rockets rebounded to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 129-107 on Saturday night. The Rockets came back a night later to win for the second time in four games after a 20-game losing streak. Kelly Olynyk added 16 points in his first game for Houston after coming over from Miami in the trade for Victor Oladipo. Led by their holdover star Wall, the Rockets shot 73.9% in the first quarter and scored 41 points.

Victor Oladipo #7 of the Houston Rockets gets off a shot around Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 18, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Houston Rockets are trading Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat. The Rockets had acquired Oladipo earlier this season as part of the four-team deal involving James Harden heading to the Brooklyn Nets. In 20 games with the Rockets, Oladipo averaged 21.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. The two-time All-Star was widely expected to be traded on Thursday as he faces unrestricted free agency at season’s end, combined with the Rockets’ season struggles to date.

Houston Rockets' John Wall (1) drives on Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet (23) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 22, 2021, in Houston. But Wall had 19 points, 10 assists and 11 rebounds, his first triple-double since March 17, 2016. The Rockets closed out the third quarter with an 88-86 lead and opened the fourth quarter on a 9-1 run to pull away. AdThe Raptors led 28-27 at the end of the first quarter. In their losing streak, Houston led after the first quarter only three times, including on Feb. 26 when they led the Raptors 31-30.

(AP Photo/Michael Wyke)HOUSTON – Mired in a long losing streak, the Houston Rockets twice put the ball in John Wall's hands in the waning moments. The Rockets lost their team-record 20th straight game, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-112 Sunday when Wall missed two shots in the final 10 seconds. This one hurts.”Dort scored 23 points and Isaiah Roby had 18 for the Thunder, who led by as many as 13 points. They shot a sizzling 14 of 21 on 3s in the second quarter, however, and Oklahoma City led 66-62 at halftime. The Rockets hit a franchise-record 28 3s in a win against the Thunder on Feb. 1, just three days before their last win.

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green keeps the ball from Houston Rockets' Danuel House Jr. during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Houston. (Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo via AP)(AP) – Draymond Green had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and the Golden State Warriors handed the Houston Rockets their franchise-record 18th straight loss, 108-94 on Wednesday night. Golden State breezed past the struggling Rockets to snap a season-high four-game road losing streak. It’s the first time the Rockets have lost nine consecutive home games since they dropped 11 straight in 1983. Poole led Golden State in the second, making 15 points and hitting 4 of 6 3-point attempts.

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)SACRAMENTO, Calif. – De’Aaron Fox had 30 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings sent the Houston Rockets to their 14th consecutive loss, 125-105 on Thursday night. Sacramento never trailed after a 15-0 run early in the second quarter. … Center Justin Patton picked up his fourth foul with 6:47 left in the second quarter. … Sacramento was called for two shot clock violations in the second quarter.