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Whether it's the Astros' hunt for a second straight World Series title, the UH Cougars' pursuit of another deep NCAA tournament run or the continued rebuilding efforts of the Rockets and Texans, 2023 is shaping up to be an intriguing year in the Houston sports scene. Chron's Josh Criswell and Michael Shapiro tackled the top 10 questions facing the…

High expectations won't burden the Houston Rockets this coming season, but that doesn't mean they're not ready to rise. So far, the Houston Rockets haven't made big moves in the 2022 offseason. They appear to have had another strong draft, though. Recall that Jabari Smith Jr. unexpectedly fell to them at No. 3. That's enough for many NBA experts to…

The Houston Rockets have officially entered the post- James Harden era in Houston. After the blockbuster trade last season that sent Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, the Houston Rockets finished with the worst record in the Western Conference at 17-55. As a result, this netted the Rockets the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Now that the dust…

With less than 48 hours remaining before the 2022 NBA Draft, the landing spot of the top three prospects is generally deemed a conclusion. The Orlando Magic and Jabari Smith chatter has been too loud, for too long, so it's probably safe to conclude that he will be taking up residency in Orange County. The noise surrounding the Oklahoma City…