Bleav in the Rockets

The Houston Rockets completed their 2023 NBA Draft with the selection of Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. What to make for the Rockets' latest draft? And how has general manager Rafael Stone faired the last three years building without a No. 1 pick?

The Houston Rockets have hired Ime Udoka as their new head coach. Udoka spent one season at the helm in Boston, where he helped the Celtics reach the 2022 NBA Finals. Plus, thoughts on former Rockets coach Stephen Silas. Follow on Twitter: @cotydavis_24, @@BigSargeSportz, @BleavinRockets. Stay up to date daily on all things Houston Rockets at Inside the Rockets, powered by Sports Illustrated.

Houston Rockets G League prospect Darius Days joins the Bleav in the Rockets podcast to discuss tips for improvements he received from coach Stephen Silas and his coaching staff and playing alongside Tari Eason at LSU. Plus, thoughts on Jalen Green's ongoing development into a solid playmaker. Follow on Twitter: @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Stay up to date daily on all things Houston Rockets at Inside the Rockets, powered by Sports Illustrated.

On this Thursday's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, when coach Stephen Silas was out due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, John Lucas II filled in amid his absence. But what kind of impact as Lucas had on the team beyond his one week filling in as head coach of the Houston Rockets? Plus, why the Rockets will not be in the running for Victor Wembanyama next season. @cotydavis_24, @BigSargeSportz, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this Tuesday's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, the Houston Rockets are 2-1 following a loss to the Miami Heat Monday night. What to make of the Rockets with the team one week away from the start of the 2022-23 campaign? @cotydavis_24, @BigSargeSportz, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

In this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, with his rookie contract coming towards an end, what a potential extension could look like for Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr.? Plus, was it a mistake for the Rockets to select Jalen Green over Evan Mobley during the 2021 NBA Draft. CBS Sports believe so.

On this Tuesday's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Tari Eason made a significant name for himself in the 2022 NBA Summer League tournament. But after an impressive outing at the Drew League over the weekend, will Eason be the Rockets' top rookie from the 2022 NBA Draft? Plus, more takeaways from the Rockets' summer league tournament play. @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this week's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr. has had a rough offensive outing in two of the three summer league games the Houston Rockets have played in Las Vegas. But when compared to Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren, should there be any regret in the Rockets' draft selection of Smith? Plus, more takeaways from the Rockets' summer league tournament play. @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this week's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Brian Barefield joins the show to recap the results of the 2022 NBA Draft for the Houston Rockets. Part II of the draft recap will dive into the Rockets' selections of Tari Eason and TyTy Washington. Plus, will there be pressure on Kevin Porter Jr. next season following the draft selection of Washington? @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this week's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Brian Barefield joins the show to recap the results of the 2022 NBA Draft for the Houston Rockets. In part I of III, the Rockets missed out on Paolo Banchero but selected Jabari Smith Jr. at pick No. 3. Is Smith a better fit for the Rockets than Banchero? And did the Rockets get the best player in the draft for the second consecutive year without obtaining the No. 1 pick? @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this week's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, after flirting with the idea of a contract extension, the Houston Rockets traded Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Did the Rockets get enough back in the deal? Brian Barefield (Big Sarge) and Coty M. Davis evaluates the trade of Wood and ponder the future of coach Stephen Silas. Plus, a look ahead to the 2022 NBA Draft. @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets: There are tons of questions surrounding the future of Christian Wood as a member of the Houston Rockets. But despite the uncertainty, Wood revealed that he and the Rockets have spoken about a contract extension. A look into how a potential extension with Wood could showcase Houston's objective for the 2022-23 campaign. Plus, what should the Rockets consider with the No. 17 pick of the draft? @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets: The 2022 NBA Draft is three weeks away, and the Houston Rockets are in a great situation in hopes of revamping their roster for the 2022-23 campaign. But should the Rockets consider building through the draft by focusing on the best player available or the best fit? Plus, Locked On ACC host Candace Cooper joins the show to discuss covering Rockets' draft prospect Paolo Banchero during his lone collegiate season at Duke. @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets, @CandaceDCooper. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Brian Barefield (Big Sarge) joins as a guest host for the second of a four-part series recapping the 2021-22 season for the Houston Rockets. Today, Barefield and Coty M. Davis discuss the impressive development of rookie Alperen Sengun, who went from an unknown prospect to a future All-Star in a matter of a month. Plus, thoughts on Bill Simmons' idiotic take on Jalen Green. @cotydavis_24, @BigSargeSportz, @BleavinRockets, Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Brian Barefield (Big Sarge) joins as a guest host for the first of a four-part series recapping the 2021-23 season for the Houston Rockets. Today, Barefield and Coty M. Davis discuss Jalen Green's 41-point finale as a rookie. And where the Rockets go from here following exit interviews on Monday. Plus, after hearing from general manager Rafael Stone, thoughts on the Rockets' inability to trade John Wall this season. @cotydavis_24, @BigSargeSportz, @BleavinRockets, Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, the Houston Rockets have seen the good and bad from Christian Wood over the previous two seasons. And with the big man entering the final year of his contract, general manager Rafael Stone will have a big decision to make on whether or not to give Wood a max contract this offseason. Should the Rockets extend Wood beyond the 2023 season? Here are three reasons why Wood deserves and does not merit a max deal from the Rockets. Follow Coty M. Davis on Twitter and Instagram@cotydavis_24

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, Jalen Green has seen his fair share of struggles throughout his rookie season. But the No. 2 overall pick from the 2021 NBA Draft is another reason why the 2022 campaign will be a successful year for the Houston Rockets in the long run. Plus, thoughts on Green's recent shooting woes, and how he may have benefited from the subpar offensive outings. @cotydavis_24 Intro music by Solo Hendrix.

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, a recap from the Houston Rockets' 115-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. Here are the top two takeaways from the game. Plus, an interesting trend that has gone unnoticed throughout the first 51 games of the regular season for the Rockets. @cotydavis_24. Intro music by Solo Hendrix

On this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, the Houston Rockets have not seen a lot of wins throughout the 2022 campaign, but their subpar record does not mean the season is lost. Part I of why the Rockets developments are the primary reasons 2022 is a successful season in Houston with a look into the developments of Kevin Porter Jr. and Josh Christopher. Follow us on Twitter @cotydavis_24,@BleavinRockets, Intro music by Solo Hendrix

In this latest installment of Bleav in the Rockets, after Tom Thibodeau took Kemba Walker out of the New York Knicks rotation on Monday, it appears that his days in the Big Apple are numbered. Should the Houston Rockets flip John Wall for Walker — with reports that the four-time All-Star could be on the move? How would Walker fit with the Rockets? And how would a potential trade work between the two teams? Follow us on Twitter @cotydavis_24, @BleavinRockets, Intro music by Solo Hendrix