Future Hall of Fame point guard Russell Westbrook is fond of passing the game to the next generation, and he’s funded a number of AAU and youth teams in Southern California across the last decade-plus. Westbrook’s charitable efforts came back to bite him Wednesday night.

Houston is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks NBA game from January 28, 2025 on ESPN.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) makes a kiss gesture after hitting a 3-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half on a preseason NBA basketball game on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Houston.

The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t won since Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Memphis Grizzlies are rolling and the Los Angeles Lakers took it to the defending NBA champions. Here’s The Arizona Republic’s latest NBA power rankings with movement in the top 10.

However, Houston is firmly in the mix with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver ... maximize the scoring talents of Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green, even during off nights for either player.

Oklahoma City showed how dominant its defense can be in shutting down Cleveland last Thursday, earning some revenge for the week before (and with that win, the Thunder move back to the top of these rankings).

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Desmond Bane had 20 points and 14 assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-126 on Friday night.

Green (head) has been cleared to start the second half of Monday's game against the Celtics, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports. Green went to the locker room during the second quarter after appearing to suffer a head injury,

Amen Thompson has proven himself worthy of starting, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Green can coexist, and the Rockets are prepared to go to war with any team in the league. Houston's second year guard ...

Memphis Grizzlies ... 13.7 per game the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 12.8 more points per game (123.7) than the Knicks give up to opponents (110.9). TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Brunson ...

With the NBA trade deadline just a week away, the Houston Rockets will have to explore what moves can help them compete for an NBA Championship this season, but are they already there?