Kevin Durant, who has been the subject of trade rumors to Houston, was complimentary of the Rockets' young players after a Suns' loss.

While the fourth-year center did contribute his 32nd double-double of the season, Sengun was one of the Rocket starters benched by coach Ime Udoka for the entire fourth quarter in an effort to generate a comeback from a 12-point deficit.

When Joe Mazzulla was named the head coach following the shocking departure of Ime Udoka, he had a lot to learn. He wasn't even one of Boston's top assistant coaches. He had a rough first season as he tried to learn how to be the leader of the team on the fly.

In The Athletic’s new column ranking 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year candidates, Rockets coach Ime Udoka is second behind Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson.

We could be mentally and physically fried,” Ime Udoka says of the Rockets (34-21), who have lost seven of their last nine games.

After falling behind by 24 points, Rockets starters Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Dillon Brooks were pulled from Thursday’s loss and didn’t return.

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka's Postgame Media Availability. Houston coach Ime Udoka talks to the press after a tough road loss in Utah.

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka's Postgame Media Availability. Rockets coach Ime Udoka talks to the press after a great win against the Timberwolves at home.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka's Post Game Media Availability. Ime Udoka speaks with the media following the Rockets loss to the Warriors.

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During a recent six-game losing streak, Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka publicly called his team "soft." Here's how the public challenge impacted the team's drive to the playoffs.