Kelvin Sampson's team lost a few players from that squad, but returned key pieces and NBA Draft prospects Joseph Tugler and Milos Uzan. Additionally, the team added a few high-profile freshman who have already looked impressive for Houston.

The Houston Rockets list Jabari Smith Jr. and Steven Adams as questionable ahead of their NBA Cup matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets.

The Houston Rockets lead the NBA in offensive rating, scoring 123.4 points per 100 possessions, and are starting to look like a threat in the West.

Houston freshman Kingston Flemings is capturing the attention of NBA scouts after a dominant start to the season and a loud statement against Auburn.

Few college basketball players have made as much of an impression in the early season as Houston freshman Kingston Flemings, and NBA scouts are noticing.

Denver was on a nasty seven-game winning streak before the Chicago Bulls on the second night of a back-to-back snapped it. The Nuggets are now 8-1 in the last nine games and rank top three overall in offensive and defensive efficiency on the year.

The Houston basketball program and coach Kelvin Sampson landed a huge commitment from four-star guard, Ikenna Alozie for 2026.

Denver Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic is probable for their NBA Cup clash against the Houston Rockets on November 21, managing an elbow injury. Despite mi