Reed Sheppard for Rookie of the Year? 25 predictions for 2024-25 Rockets
The rebuild is now over in Houston. The Rockets are now in the second year of their self-proclaimed "Phase 2" in the post-James-Harden era, and after a 41-win campaign in 2023-24, head coach Ime Udoka and the roster as a whole are clear about the team's goals: it's playoffs or bust in Houston, a refreshing turn given the depths of recent seasons.