Jabari Smith Jr. on the Rockets’ sense of urgency in 2026-27: “We haven’t done anything. We have nothing to look back and be proud of.” “Everybody around the organization knows we’re better than what we put out in the playoffs. We’re just going to put our heads down and work.”

So honored to take home the Texas Emmy for in-game reporter. Grateful to work with fantastic broadcast professionals and players/coaches who treat me so well. 🙏

Mike D'Antoni is now officially an enshrined member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. #26HoopClass

LIFE UPDATE: After 10 amazing years (Yes, I'm old) covering the New Orleans Pelicans in my hometown, I'm officially moving to Houston to shift my role and cover the Houston Rockets on a full-time basis for us at @TheAthletic. I'll still be around covering Pelicans news here and there. But I'm extremely excited and grateful to begin this next phase in my career.

@Jonathan_Feigen His teams had to be some of your favorites to cover I'd think, Jonathan.

The membership of the National Basketball Coaches Association joins the NBA family in mourning the passing of legendary Head Coach and Hall of Famer, Rick Adelman. Rick Adelman coached in the NBA for 29 years, serving as a Head Coach for 23 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Over his coaching career, Rick won 1,042 games (10th all-time), was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021 and received the NBCA Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. Coach Adelman also enjoyed an eight-year NBA playing career with the San Diego Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Jazz, and Kansas City-Omaha Kings. Adelman will be remembered not only as a coach and a player, but also as a mentor to so many in the basketball community. Rick was a husband to Mary Kay for 56 years; father to Kathy, RJ, Laura, David, Caitlin, and Patrick; and a grandfather of twelve. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Adelman family during this difficult time.