Jed Katz

Jed Katz

Joined: Jul 6, 2024

Jed is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in journalism. He also contributes at several other basketball outlets, including has his own basketball blog and podcast — The Sixth Man Report.

Mar 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) lines up a three point basket in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Mar 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) and guard Reed Sheppard (15) celebrate after a play during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 20, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Oct 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Mar 8, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) holds the ball before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Houston has struggled to produce offense all season long, but that could change with Thompson finding a real rhythm on offense.

Feb 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after scoring a basket during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston's final 22 regular-season games and the playoffs will determine how aggressive the organization should be this summer. There are a few priorities.

Mar 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) defends in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets' newest superstar has been their most valuable piece by a wide margin. Which All-NBA Team would he make if the season ended today?

Jan 23, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (50) walks the ball up court during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Houston's potential buyout market suitors got narrowed down with the deadline now behind us.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) handles the ball against Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston will look for a bounce-back win after a loss on Saturday. Against a young Washington squad, this should come easily.

Mar 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) grabs a rebound as Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) defends at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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Houston will wrap up its Florida road trip with a game in Miami.

Nov 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) grabs a rebound away from Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Rockets are looking for their third win in a row against the Magic tonight.

Jan 11, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets should walk away with a win against one of the NBA's bottom feeders, but both sides will be without key names.

Nov 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; (from L-to-R) Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17), guard Amen Thompson (1), forward Kevin Durant (7) and guard Fred VanVleet (5, red) on the bench against the Washington Wizards during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

For a team near the top of the West's playoff picture, Houston has battled through on-court struggles, and more importantly, injuries.

Dec 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz are actively in the NBA's race to the bottom. The Houston Rockets can't mess this one up.

Dec 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Houston will look to take the season series against Utah tonight in Salt Lake City.

Feb 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) takes a free throw during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

At this point, Houston needs to target a perimeter shooter to make its 2026 NBA Draft meaningful.