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 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) and guard Amen Thompson (1) react after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) and center Alperen Sengun (28) react during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

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

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shakes hands with head coach Ime Udoka during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reaches for the ball with guard Reed Sheppard (15) as Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) defends during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Houston is scoring at a wildly efficient rate right now, but the team is still dealing with a bit of a turnover issue.

Nov 1985; Unknown location, USA; Houston Rockets center Ralph Sampson in action during the 1985 season. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-Imagn Images

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Houston has had some memorable sidekicks in its franchise's history, but one center from the 1980s stood out above the rest, literally and figuratively.

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

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Houston's veteran playmaker was listed as the team's most likely trade candidate this season.

Nov 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts with forward Kevin Durant (7) after making a basket during overtime against the Orlando Magic at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Houston has aced the quarter-season test, according to The Athletic's Zach Harper.

Dec 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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Houston's losses have been few and far between, but the rise of two Western Conference contenders and the inability to perform in back-to-backs have hurt them.

Nov 18, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) fouls Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Houston has long been linked to Antetokounmpo, given its assets. Yahoo Sports' mock trade would send most of Houston's young core to Milwaukee.

Dec 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets' star is nearing Wilt Chamberlain on the league's all-time scoring list, but he could move up even more.

Dec 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a no call during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

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Houston's schedule has been thrown off due to an NBA Cup elimination, but it's strange, nonetheless.

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks with guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Rockets' head coach has taken this team to new heights year after year and should be rewarded for it.

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) controls the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston blew out Phoenix last night, with its star scorer reaching a major career milestone in the process.

Feb 25, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston would have to give up everything it has built to shorten its championship window.

Dec 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) leaves the court following the game against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Houston is 2-1 this week (so far), and the rise of another Western Conference team has resulted in a slight drop in the power rankings.