Houston has plenty of impressive athletes on its roster. Without VanVleet, the team still lacks a sufficient organizer. Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet #5 talk during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 07,

Amen Thompson is not only the best defensive player on the Houston Rockets he has become one of the best in the entire NBA.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was set to return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Houston coach Ime Udoka said Smith would come off the bench,

Rockets Coach Ime Udoka's Postgame Media Availability. Rockets coach Ime Udoka talks with the media following his teams loss to the Pacers.

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.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka made a difficult decision on what the starting lineup will look like with the recent returns of Jabari Smith and Fred VanVleet. When Jabari Smith went down with a hand injury,

Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was set to return Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Houston coach Ime Udoka said Smith would come off the bench,

The Rockets are nearing 40 victories amid their playoff push. Now Ime Udoka is adding an experienced and ex-first rounder.

Why is Ime Udoka starting Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson over Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason? Our latest The Lager Line podcast explores.