Despite their strong record and Green’s breakout, skepticism lingers over whether the Rockets' success is sustainable. Young teams often face growing pains in the playoffs, where experience and composure are critical. If the Rockets falter early, it could validate concerns that they should have pursued a star to pair with their youthful core.

The NBA announced on Monday that Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from Monday, January 13 through Sunday, January 19. This was the second time in Green’s career to earn such honors. The first occurrence came last season in mid-March.

The Rockets' two top scorers have a chance to be voted into the NBA All-Star Game, recognition their teammates say both players earned. So we had them pitch it.

Adding Durant alongside young stars Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun would certainly elevate their title chances. The Rockets have gotten to this point thanks to a strong Ime Udoka defense ...

The Suns shot 10-of-21. The Suns are starting Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Ryan Dunn, Kevin Durant and Nick Richards in the middle. The Nets will open with Jalen Wilson, Noah Clowney, former Suns ...

Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have been one ... Adding Durant alongside young stars Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun would certainly elevate their title chances.

Still, Hall of Fame NBA player Paul Pierce had an idea for the Thunder -- trade Holmgren for Kevin Durant. The 36-year-old forward is still playing at an MVP-caliber level, and Pierce's reasoning was that Holmgren has hardly played in Oklahoma City's remarkable campaign thus far.

The NBA is set to announce this year’s All-Star Game reserves Thursday night. Here are The Post’s picks to round out the rosters next month in San Francisco.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson had 20 points and six assists for the Knicks, who scored 143 points for the second straight game and won their fourth straight. New York (31-16) won for the 16th time in its past 22 games.

The Knicks have won three in a row. They scored 143 points in a blowout win against the Kings. Four Knicks players scored 20-plus points. New York has one of the league's best starting lineups, but the bench is filled with questionable players.

Jayson Tatum led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists. Bridges has become one of the best dunkers in the NBA, and this slam shows why. He has six points, three rebounds and three assists. Charlotte leads New Orleans after the first quarter, 31-23.

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and the Rockets weren’t represented. But led by Alperen Sengun, they did receive votes.