Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka talked about the Rockets' Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors and the future of the team.

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone said Tuesday at his end-of-season press conference that he was "very optimistic" about veteran guard Fred VanVleet returning to the team next year. But how that would look is currently unclear.

The Houston Rockets added a new leader on the sidelines two summers ago. They also, crucially, added a floor general on the hardwood. Fred VanVleet isn't just Houston's starting point guard for the last two seasons.

The Houston Rockets suffered a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Golden State Warriors this weekend. After an incredible run to the second seed in the Western Co

The Houston Rockets should be greedy. The team's remarkable trajectory went from 22 wins in 2022-23 to 41 last year, followed by 51 and the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The learning experience through the first-round series by the Jimmy Butler-fueled Golden State Warriors has been invaluable (regardless of outcome),

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works toward the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP