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Adams was traded to the Rockets back in early February and is expected to be Houston's backup center next season.

MAR 1 ALLEN SHARES THOUGHTS Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen was one of many moving pieces in the Houston Rockets' blockbuster trade in 2021 that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets.

Allen revealed on "The Old Man and the Three" podcast that he originally thought he was going to Houston and was excited about moving back to his native Texas. However, he was traded to Cleveland instead.

Allen has made the most of his trade to the Cavaliers, achieving All-Star status and helping Cleveland move up to the top of the East. Houston isn't complaining about their haul in the trade either, as it has helped lay the foundation of the future for the Rockets.

You can watch the full episode of the podcast here.

FEB 29 KNICKS LOSE PROTEST VS. ROCKETS The Houston Rockets can officially mark a tally in the win column. After the New York Knicks filed a protest for the outcome of the game on Feb. 12, the league ruled in favor of the Rockets.

"The Knicks protested the result of the game on the ground that a shooting foul was called incorrectly on the Knicks' Jalen Brunson for making contact with the Rockets' Aaron Holiday during a last-second shot attempt," the NBA statement said. "Under the standard for NBA game protests, New York was required to demonstrate that there was a misapplication of the official playing rules, as opposed to an error in judgment by game officials."

The Rockets are back in action tonight against the Phoenix Suns. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT.

FEB 20 ROBERT REID PASSES AWAY The Houston Rockets are mourning the loss of former forward Robert Reid. He was 68 years old when he passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer.

Reid was drafted in the second round by the Rockets in the 1977 NBA Draft, playing with the team for 10 seasons. He played a key role for the Rockets in their NBA Finals runs in 1980 and 1986.

FEB 19 EAST WINS 2024 ALL-STAR GAME In a record-breaking score of 211-186, the Eastern Conference defeated the West Conference Sunday night during the 2024 NBA All-Star game. 

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard took home MVP honors by scoring a team-high 39 points on 14 of 26 shooting from the field, 11 of 23 from behind the arc inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton added 32 points for the East. Minnesota Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns came off the bench and scored 50 in a loss for the West.  

FEB 16 TEAM PAU ELIMINATED The Rockets' representation during NBA All-Star weekend is over. Team Pau sustained a 41-25 defeat to Team Detlef during the 2024 Panini Rising Stars game. Jabari Smith Jr. finished with four points in the loss. Victor Wembanyama led Team Pau with 11 points and five turnovers.

Team Detlef had two players who scored in double figures. Mac McClung recorded a game-best 12 points, five rebounds and three assists. Alondes Williams added 11 points in the win.

FEB 15 ROCKETS 2K RATINGS UPDATE NBA2K24 has updated its latest ratings, and several Houston Rockets saw their grades rise.

While Jalen Green saw a one-point upgrade, it was rookie guards Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore who saw the biggest changes. Thompson improved from a 77 to an 80, while Whitmore jumped from 75 to 79.

FEB 13 KNICKS FILING PROTEST OVER ROCKETS LOSS The Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks 105-103 on Monday night after a controversial foul was called on Knicks guard Jalen Brunson with 0.1 seconds left that sent Rockets guard Aaron Holiday to the free-throw line for the game-winning points.

Following the game, NBA official crew chief Ed Malloy admitted that the foul shouldn't have been called on Brunson, meaning that the game should have gone into overtime instead of the Rockets winning in regulation. Because of that admission from Malloy, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Knicks plan to file a protest with the NBA over Monday's loss.

Although the Knicks have a legitimate gripe, an NBA team hasn't had a successful protest since 2007 when the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat after the Atlanta scorekeeper incorrectly disqualified Shaquille O'Neal with a sixth foul he didn't have. The game's final 51.9 seconds was replayed in 2008 after the successful protest, but the Hawks still won the game for a second time.

FEB 12 SENGUN STATUS VS. KNICKS After missing Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün is questionable ahead of tonight's game against the New York Knicks with back pain.

The team has already ruled out Cam Whitmore (ankle), Tari Eason (leg) and Fred VanVleet (thigh).

The Rockets and Knicks are set to tip off at 7 p.m. CT.

FEB 10 ROCKETS SHORT-HANDED VS. HAWKS The Rockets have ruled out Alperen Şengün and Cam Whitmore for Saturday's road match against the Atlanta Hawks. 

Şengün will miss his first game of the season due to lower back pain. A right ankle injury will sideline Whitmore for the first time in his career. He sustained the injury amid Friday's loss to the Toronto Raptors. Tari Eason and Fred VanVleet will remain out due to their respective injuries. 

FEB 9 HAPPY B-DAY JALEN GREEN Third-year guard Jalen Green will spend his 22nd birthday trying to help the Rockets defeat the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. But before taking part in the interconference match, Green's coaches and teammates took a moment to sing Happy Birthday to the rising star. 

Green is coming off a 30-point performance in Houston's previous game. He is currently averaging 18.4 points on 41.6 percent shooting from the field across 50 games.

FEB 5 VANVLEET OUT VS. PACERS The Rockets will be without their starting point guard Fred VanVleet during their interconference match against the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night. According to the injury report, VanVleet is out due to a left adductor strain. His return to the lineup is unknown. 

VanVleet has appeared in 47 games, averaging 16.5 points on 40.9 percent shooting from the field and 8.2 assists. Rookie Amen Thompson will likely start in his absence.

FEB 2 IS TATE TRADE FROM ROCKETS INEVITABLE? The NBA Trade Deadline is four days away, and the Rockets could deal their longest tenure player. According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns have expressed trade interest in Rockets' forward Jae'Sean Tate. 

Tate signed with the Rockets as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NBA Draft. He has since appeared in 224 games, averaging 9.8 points and 4.7 rebounds.

"Udoka’s preference is not only to find another big man who can step in when Şengün is on the bench, but one who could potentially play alongside him in certain lineups, akin to Williams and Al Horford during Udoka’s lone season in Boston. 

"Houston can offer expiring contracts in Boban Marjanović — or even longer-term salary like center Landale — in addition to draft capital, such as second-round picks, to facilitate a deal. Alternatively, Jae’Sean Tate, who league sources said is attracting interest from the likes of Boston and Phoenix, is movable. — Iko

FEB 1 TARI EASON CLOSE TO RETURNING? Second-year forward Tari Eason could make his return to the Rockets lineup soon. Coach Ime Udoka announced Thursday afternoon that Eason has begun participating in 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 workouts and could return to play next week.

Eason will miss his 17th consecutive game Friday night due to an ongoing leg injury sustained during the Rockets' pre-season opener on Oct. 10. When healthy, Eason has averaged 9.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 21.8 minutes per game this season.