Rockets’ Quiet Build Toward Playoff Push | Houston Rockets News

Houston Rockets are doubling down on their current path, with GM Rafael Stone and head coach Ime Udoka staying put to build on last year’s breakthrough—a .500 record and 19 more wins than the year before. After three straight losing seasons, the team’s turnaround under Udoka’s gritty defense and Stone’s smart drafting (Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson) has sparked hope. Marcus Smart joins the roster, and rookie Bruce Thornton is poised to make an impact. But with playoff exits to Warriors and Lakers and a brutal Western Conference ahead, the real test is whether they can break through in 2027—or risk upheaval at the top. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3080e092d85a9df0