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.

Jan 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA;Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie (20) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Over the last 15 games, the Houston Rockets' defense has been elite. It has been even better over the last seven games, as they have accomplished something that last year's team didn't on defense.

Feb 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Jabari Smith has turned around his recent struggles and is playing the best basketball of his career.

Feb 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives past New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets should be favored in the next six games and if they take care of business they may finally solidify their position in the Western Conference.

Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka on the sideline against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets collapse again in the fourth quarter as they see another big lead disappear in loss to the Knicks

Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (2) dribbles against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Dorian Finney-Smith showed how he could play a big factor in the Rockets sucess this season in win over Hornets.

Jan 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) grabs a rebound away from Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Reed Sheppard still has work to do on the defensive end but he continues to improve in his second season.

Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets are having one of their best shot blocking seasons in decades.

Feb 5, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) warms up prior to a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

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Jabari Smith has had an up-and-down season, but recently, he has been playing some of the best basketball of his career.

Feb 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 102-95. Here is what happened pregame, postgame, and everything in between.

Feb 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 102-95. Here is what happened pregame, postgame, and everything in between.

Feb 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Jabari Smith has had an up-and-down season, but recently, he has been playing some of the best basketball of his career.

Jan 31, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Houston Rockets were back in Houston as they held their final practice before the All-Star break, as they host the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday and Wednesday.

Lachard Binkley

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

The Houston Rockets Will Need More From Their Bench With Jabari Out

Josh Okogie Needs to Stay In the Rockets Rotation Going Forward

Every Team in the NBA Could Use a Player Like Clint Capela

Views from the Game: The Houston Rockets destroy the Kings 128-97

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The Houston Rockets Defense Has Played at an Elite Level Recently

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Jabari Smith Just Did Something He Hasn't Done in Two Seasons

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Despite Loss to the Knicks, the Rockets Can Still Move up Monday

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Numbers Don't Lie the Rockets Have Struggled in the Fourth and Clutch Situations

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Patience Has Always Been the Key When It Comes to Dorian Finney-Smith

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Reed Sheppard’s Defense Has Been Better Than You Think

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Despite the loss, the Houston Rockets remain a Top Shot Blocking Team

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Rockets' Forward Has Been Playing Some of his Best Basketball Recently

Views From the Game: Rockets Defeat Clippers on First Night of Back-to-Back

Views From the Game: The Houston Rockets Defeat the Clippers 102-95

Jabari Smith Has Been Playing Some of His Best Basketball Recently

Houston Rockets Practice Report: Rockets Prepare for LA Clippers