Despite their strong record and Green’s breakout, skepticism lingers over whether the Rockets' success is sustainable. Young teams often face growing pains in the playoffs, where experience and composure are critical. If the Rockets falter early, it could validate concerns that they should have pursued a star to pair with their youthful core.

The NBA announced on Monday that Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 13 through Sunday, January 19. This was the second time in Green’s career to earn such honors. The first occurrence came last season in mid-March.

The Rockets' two top scorers have a chance to be voted into the NBA All-Star Game, recognition their teammates say both players earned. So we had them pitch it.

Adding Durant alongside young stars Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun would certainly elevate their title chances. The Rockets have gotten to this point thanks to a strong Ime Udoka defense ...

The Suns shot 10-of-21. The Suns are starting Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Ryan Dunn, Kevin Durant and Nick Richards in the middle. The Nets will open with Jalen Wilson, Noah Clowney, former Suns ...

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have been one ... Adding Durant alongside young stars Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun would certainly elevate their title chances.

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta watches the game against the Miami Heat at Toyota Center on April 05, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Fertitta cited his team's youth as one potential advantage in an extended playoff series. He also expressed faith in Udoka, the lead engineer of Houston's turnaround across the last 15 months.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets,

The NBA is set to announce this year’s All-Star Game reserves Thursday night. Here are The Post’s picks to round out the rosters next month in San Francisco.

Pierce pitched the Thunder to trade Chet Holmgren for Kevin Durant, which sparked a loud conversation across the media. Former NBA guard Jeff Teague took to the "Club 520 Podcast" to make his strong opinion known of the trade.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not facing a championship or bust season despite the expectation level. The Thunder are still one of the youngest rosters in the NBA and deserve to be treated as such.

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings are surprisingly expected to open up talks to trade All-Star De’Aaron Fox ahead of Feb. 6’s trade deadline.  Cha