Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association, and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020, and has experience working in print, video and radio.

Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) reacts to a foul call for the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks with Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Nov 22, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) drives in during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka directs his team against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the injury report for the Rockets and Jazz.

Nov 24, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Both the Rockets and Jazz have notable additions to the injury report.

Nov 19, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the injury reports for both the Rockets and Warriors.

Feb 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone smiles before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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If Houston wants to make a move for a point guard, the option will be there.

Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the injury report for the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns.

Nov 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the Rockets and Nuggets injury reports.

Nov 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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The Rockets will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.

Nov 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks up during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Three takeaways from the Rockets’ game against Orlando Sunday night.

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Houston added another player to its injury report.

Sep 29, 2025; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) during media day at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Houston will face off against a stingy Portland squad tonight.

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

Houston’s injury report is down to a few ahead of tonight’s game.

Nov 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to drive against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Houston took on Milwaukee Sunday in a close cross-conference bout.