The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. Competing in the NBA’s Western Conference as part of the Southwest Division, the Rockets play their home games at the Toyota Center. Established in 1967, the franchise quickly made a mark with its first major success in the 1990s, securing back-to-back NBA Championships in 1994 and 1995 under the leadership of Hakeem Olajuwon. Known for their dynamic style of play, the Rockets have also seen notable contributions from stars like Clyde Drexler and Yao Ming. The team is in a rebuilding phase, focusing on developing young talent and future potential.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Southwest |
| Founded | 1967 |
| History | Houston Rockets (1967–present) |
| Arena | Toyota Center |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Team Colors | Red, Black, White |
| President | Tad Brown |
| General Manager | Rafael Stone |
| Head Coach | Ime Udoka |
| Ownership | Tilman Fertitta |
| Affiliation(s) | NA |
| Championships | 2 (1994, 1995) |
| Conference Titles | 4 (1981, 1994, 1995, 2018) |
| Division Titles | 8 (1977, 1981, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2014, 2015) |
| Retired Numbers | 5 (11, 22, 23, 34, 50) |
| Website | www.rockets.com |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4th | 54 | Kevin McHale | James Harden |
| 2015 | 2nd | 56 | Kevin McHale | James Harden |
| 2016 | 3rd | 55 | Mike D’Antoni | James Harden |
| 2017 | 1st | 55 | Mike D’Antoni | James Harden |
| 2018 | 1st | 65 | Mike D’Antoni | James Harden |
| 2019 | 4th | 53 | Mike D’Antoni | James Harden |
| 2020 | 6th | 44 | Stephen Silas | James Harden |
| 2021 | 14th | 17 | Stephen Silas | Christian Wood |
| 2022 | 15th | 20 | Stephen Silas | Jalen Green |
| 2023 | 14th | 22 | Ime Udoka | Jalen Green |
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