Lachard Binkley

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Lachard is a lifelong Houstonian who has followed the Rockets since the 80s. He is a credential reporter covering the Rockets and Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

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

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The Houston Rockets' season-long eight-game winning streak was snapped in a loss to the Timberwolves. Here is what I saw and heard pregame, postgame and everything in between.

Apr 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) reacts after a made basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Tari Eason has broken out of the worse slump of his career at the perfect time for the Houston Rockets

Feb 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Elijah Harkless (16) has his shot blocked by Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets may not have a traditional shot blocking big man but they do have one of the best shot blocking teams in the NBA.

Apr 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) handles the ball against Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The much-maligned Houston Rockets second unit saved the day for the Rockets in in their win over the Phoenix Suns.

Apr 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after a made basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets' expectations went from continuing to move up the Western Conference and build on last season's playoff appearance to a championship contend

Apr 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are having their best 3-point shooting stretch of the season in the last five games.

Apr 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Amen Thompson has elevated his game the last ten games as he continues to have the best season of his young career.

Apr 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dunks against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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After back-to-back losses to the Lakers and a tough overtime defeat to the Timberwolves—after leading by double digits—many believed the Rockets had blown their

Apr 1, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts with teammates after a play during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets have had to adjust to life without Fred VanVleet all season and during their winning streak they have done something no Rockets team has done in over four decades.

Mar 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots the ball as New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets led all but one minute of their 111-94 win over the New York Knicks. Here is what I saw and heard before, during and after the game from press row.

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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The Houston Rockets margin of error to move up the standings is getting slimmer by the day.

Mar 27, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) dunks during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets bench has struggled at times this season but in the win over the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday the second unit stepped up in a major way.

Lachard Binkley

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Practice Report Day 2: Houston Rockets Continue Their Preparations for Game 1

Practice Report: Rockets Prepare for First Round Series Against Lakers

There Is One Area the Houston Rockets Should Dominate in Their Series With the Lakers

Kevin Durant Effect Led to One of the Rockets' Best Offensive Seasons in Decades

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Views From the Game: Rockets' 8-Game Winning-Streak Snapped in Loss to Timberwolves

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Tari Eason Is Back to Playing Like Tari Eason at the Perfect Time

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The Rockets Are Having Their Best Shot Blocking Season in Over 2 Decades

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Houston Rockets Bench Shows up Big in Win Over the Phoenix Suns

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Jabari Smith Is Having a Career Season and a Player Every Team Wants to Represent Them on and off the Court

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The Rockets Are Having Their Best 3-Point Stretch of the Season at the Right Time

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Amen Thompson Is Having a Career Season, but Has Been Even Better the Last 10 Games

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Do the Houston Rockets Still Have a Chance at Home Court Advantage?

Without a 'True Point Guard,' the Rockets Just Set a New Assist Mark

Views for the Game: The Rockets Have One of Their Most Complete Games in Knicks Win

Time Is Running Out for the Rockets to Move up in the Standings

Houston Rockets Bench Steps up in Blowout Win Over Pelicans