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 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) defends against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston will face an undermanned Los Angeles squad in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Mar 16, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) on the court during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are set to begin a first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, one in which they are heavily favored.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston is locked into the fifth seed entering the NBA playoffs, but its opponent still isn't determined. The Rockets are hoping to face one team in particular.

Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a free throw attempt during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston is locked into the Western Conference's fifth seed after a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dribbles the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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With the college basketball season over, Houston is getting closer to the 2026 NBA Draft. Who are some prospects to watch with its second-round picks?

Mar 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) works around Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Houston will face Minnesota for the first time since blowing an overtime lead on March 25.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) celebrates against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Houston has three games left in the 2025-26 regular season, all at home. This is the perfect opportunity to move up in the NBA standings.

Jan 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Rockets will face the 76ers for the first time since January 22. What should fans look out for in Houston's third-to-last game of the regular season?

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (middle) laughs on the bench with forward Kevin Durant (left) and guard Fred Vanvleet (right) during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston has managed to get hot despite two of its most important pieces being sidelined for the last few months.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) celebrates a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Houston could have lied down and taken its first loss since March 25, but the winning streak rolled on in Phoenix.

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Houston and Los Angeles have already clinched a playoff berth, but the Rockets could snatch the fourth seed from the Lakers, securing home-court advantage.

Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Houston can extend its winning streak to seven games tonight in Phoenix.

Jed Katz

Joined: Jul 6, 2024

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