Kevin Durant, who has been the subject of trade rumors to Houston, was complimentary of the Rockets' young players after a Suns' loss.

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.

The Houston Rockets once again struggled defensively on the second night of a back-to-back, falling 124-115 to the Utah Jazz. It was a game that exposed Houston’s reoccurring issues on that end of the floor,

After falling behind by 24 points, Rockets starters Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, and Dillon Brooks were pulled from Thursday’s loss and didn’t return.

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.

Rockets coach Ime Udoka's Post Game Media Availability. Ime Udoka speaks with the media following the Rockets loss to the Warriors.

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,

"You have to play with a certain amount of aggression, physicality and effort, or you don't give yourself a chance," says coach Ime Udoka.

After a 22-game absence, forward Jabari Smith Jr. should be back on the court with the Houston Rockets on Friday night, said Ime Udoka, the NBA team’s coach, on Thursday. Smith hasn’t played since Jan.

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet #5 talk ... [+] during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Ce

Fred VanVleet (right ankle strain) still needs more recovery time before returning to game action for the Rockets, head coach Ime Udoka said Friday.

Having avoided playing Tari Eason and Steven Adams in back-to-back games, Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka utilized both against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, with Eason thriving in a 119-111 home vic