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.

Jan 21, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and head coach Tuomas Iisalo looks on during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mar 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka reacts during the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) questions the call after a play against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Apr 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry after the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Golden State could be getting its superstar guard back tonight.

Feb 5, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Houston is set to face off against a laboring Utah squad.

Mar 29, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Houston Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka yells against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Houston is set to take on New York tonight in a needed game.

Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

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New Orleans could be without two of its best players tonight.

Mar 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on the sideline against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston lists just three players on its injury report ahead of a bout with Memphis.

Mar 23, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Minnesota will be without its best and most important player tonight.

Mar 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Rockets and Bulls will face off in cross-conference action tonight.

Feb 9, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) looks on against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Miami sees a lengthy injury report ahead of a game in Houston.

Mar 16, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) is called for an offensive foul on Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Three major contributors are set to miss tonight's game.

Mar 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Houston gets one star off its injury report prior to a rematch with Los Angeles.

Mar 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Houston could be without its lead play-maker tonight versus LA.

Mar 11, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka. Reacts in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Houston could be without one of its top scoring options Friday night.