Houston Rockets

Are NBA players allowed to bet? How is illicit wagering reported? Answering these questions and more on the league's rules around gambling.

The top two tiers get interesting because the placements get challenging. And then there's a certain French phenom who's working his way up.

Roster evaluation never stops, and these two tiers are intriguing because the top of Tier 4 is somewhat of a ceiling for role players.

Zach Harper judges season success for each NBA team as the regular season wraps.

After being arguably the hottest NBA team in March, the Rockets have come crashing down in April, losers of five straight games to playoff teams. Even though Houston won’t make the playoffs, this season has still brought a considerable amount of growth. The offseason will undoubtedly bring questions, specifically about taking the next steps as a franchise and what sacrifices are necessary to get there. But this is a talented group on an upward trajectory. Have any questions about the roster going forward, the upcoming NBA draft or free agency? With plenty to discuss, Rockets beat writer...

Zach Harper and Shams Charania catch you up on leaguewide news.

“It looked like the moment was too big for a lot of players out there,” said Rockets coach Ime Udoka of their loss to the Warriors.

"He has put in the work and he's starting to really see the results," says Rockets GM Rafael Stone.

Zach Harper explains why the Mavericks have reached contenders status and names his favorite player from each team.

The surge in legalized gambling has impacted American sports in ways thought unimaginable, and players and coaches are caught in the middle.

Check out some of the action this month in these photos you might have missed.

In the West postseason race, eight teams, many with star power, are separated by eight games entering Friday.

"It’s hard to do in the NBA," says Rockets coach Ime Udoka of the win streak. "Guys are proud of that effort, well deserved."

Zach Harper explains the Cavaliers recent slide and updates each team's win total projections.

After spending the bulk of the season at historic levels, scoring has declined since Feb. 1 and a lot of that starts at the free-throw line.