The Houston Rockets could be in line for another lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft given how far down the Phoenix Suns have dropped in the standings. The Rockets are currently looking at the No. 9 overall pick for the draft,

After starting this season in a shooting slump, veteran Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has made nearly 40% of his 3-pointers over the last nine games.

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Ja Morant might return from injury, and Rockets center Steven Adams will play in Memphis for the first time since the Grizzlies traded him last February.

Memphis Grizzlies coaches, players expressed disappointment after a home loss to the Houston Rockers on Thursday night.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 24th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets.

Both Morant and Bane detect Bane’s defender, Dillon Brooks, focusing on the dribbler. Bane slides from the wing to the corner, and Morant takes off simultaneously, dragging his man, Fred VanVleet, out of the play and leaving Bane wide open for a corner 3 as Brooks heads to disrupt Wells.

Amen Thompson is on a roll, as he put up another stellar outing for the Rockets after entering the starting lineup.

There are the guys you probably haven’t thought much about, but they seem highly likely to change teams before Feb. 6.

Ja Morant (21.2 ppg) is getting closer to returning for the Grizzlies, but it appears that his shoulder sprain will keep him out for at least one more game tonight. Desmond Bane (16.7 ppg) is questionable with a sprained ankle, while reserves Marcus Smart (9.2 ppg) and Santi Aldama (13.0 ppg) are also on the mend.