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 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

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

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

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

Dec 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) handles the ball against Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud (42) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Houston's All-Star center achieved an impressive career feat in Wednesday night's win over Sacramento.

Nov 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball againtst Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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Houston was given a blockbuster mock trade to land the two-time MVP.

Dec 1, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Houston moved up in ESPN's latest NBA power rankings despite a loss on Monday.

Jan 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) controls the ball against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Houston will be missing some key rotation players, but so could Sacramento.

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka instructs guard Aaron Holiday (0) during the second half of the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Houston's head coach provided insight on the 133-125 loss in Utah, as well as two reserve players who stepped up when asked.

Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0), guard-forward Amen Thompson (1), and guard Josh Okogie (20) huddle during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

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Houston is viewed better than it was in the preseason after a hot start to the season.

Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts to a shoot against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Houston's star scorer isn't putting up the same numbers he had in his prime, but the team doesn't need him to average 30 points a night with all of its talent.

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

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Houston is up there with Oklahoma City after a hot start to the season, according to NBC Sports' latest power rankings.

Nov 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston's system and development have benefited one of its top draft picks as the team looks to compete for a title in 2026.

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) keeps the ball away from Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

16 games in, Houston is off to an impressive start. But Oklahoma City may be too good for the rest of the NBA to catch up.

Nov 21, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston will not compete in the NBA Cup's knockout rounds, meaning the team has to add other teams to the schedule.

Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Houston's star center was listed on NBA.com's latest MVP ladder.