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.

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks with guard Amen Thompson (1) and forward Kevin Durant (7) during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) moves to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) and guard Amen Thompson (1) walk off the court for a time out during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) passes the ball against the defense of Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Houston's Christmas Day victory didn't take away from its rough Western Conference road trip.

Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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The NBA unveiled a new statistic to measure a star's effect on the defense, and Kevin Durant wasted no time reacting to it.

Sep 29, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (2) poses for a picture during Houston Rockets media day at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston's veteran forward will make his season debut tonight.

Nov 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) talks with guard Fred VanVleet (right) on the bench during the game against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston's rough month of basketball has been punctuated by the absence of its veteran floor general.

Dec 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks down during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Houston's struggles have coincided with an extremely limited number of Kevin Durant

Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; BYU Cougars guard Richie Saunders (15) and forward AJ Dybantsa (3) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Houston is predicted to add shooting in the latest NBA mock draft from Bleacher Report.

Mar 15, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni talks with Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) while playing against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images

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One of Houston's best coaches in recent memory is now Hall-of-Fame eligible

Dec 21, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) walks off the court after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Houston has had a rough month of December, leading to a recent drop in NBA.com's power rankings.

Oct 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) and forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) looks for the rebound during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Houston's young core was featured on HoopsHype's list of top 25 NBA players under the age of 25.

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

Houston's second-year guard spoke to the media after a 28-point outburst in a win over Denver.

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets' newest star has one of the most illustrious careers in league history, laying claim to be the best bucket-getter ever.

Dec 18, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) leaves the court after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

A fresh set of NBA power rankings has Houston dropping amid two straight losses.