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 of improvements he received from coach Stephen Silas and his coaching staff and playing alongside Tari Eason at LSU. Plus, thoughts on Jalen Green's on-going development into a solid playmaker for the Rockets.

On this Thursday's installment of Bleav in the Rockets, when coach Stephen Silas was out due to the NBA's healthy 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 II, 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