Maxwell Ogden - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/maxwell-ogden/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Maxwell Ogden - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/maxwell-ogden/ 32 32 103504436 Rockets learning a harsh Kevin Durant lesson they should’ve known all along https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-learning-a-harsh-kevin-durant-lesson-they-shouldve-known-all-along/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-learning-a-harsh-kevin-durant-lesson-they-shouldve-known-all-along https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-learning-a-harsh-kevin-durant-lesson-they-shouldve-known-all-along/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:03:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=087195d46f07aa9103373ba46011983d The Houston Rockets are learning a Kevin Durant lesson that they should've seen coming—and it's not even his fault.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-learning-a-harsh-kevin-durant-lesson-they-shouldve-known-all-along/feed/ 0 1064139 Reed Sheppard has made it painfully obvious what his NBA future will be https://houstonnewmedia.org/reed-sheppard-has-made-it-painfully-obvious-what-his-nba-future-will-be/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reed-sheppard-has-made-it-painfully-obvious-what-his-nba-future-will-be https://houstonnewmedia.org/reed-sheppard-has-made-it-painfully-obvious-what-his-nba-future-will-be/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:38:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4a7e0d719f28529fa365fa0ad990cf94 Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard is making it clear what type of player he's due to become moving forward.

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]]> https://houstonnewmedia.org/reed-sheppard-has-made-it-painfully-obvious-what-his-nba-future-will-be/feed/ 0 1064069 Rockets in line to replace Fred VanVleet on the cheap after rival’s drama https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-in-line-to-replace-fred-vanvleet-on-the-cheap-after-rivals-drama/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-in-line-to-replace-fred-vanvleet-on-the-cheap-after-rivals-drama Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:26:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c2a85783857b1f8314804eea403942e4 The Houston Rockets have received an unexpected opportunity to potentially replace Fred VanVleet with a top-tier talent at a reasonable cost.

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]]> 1060009 Rockets quietly revealed unorthodox replacement for Fred VanVleet https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-quietly-revealed-unorthodox-replacement-for-fred-vanvleet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-quietly-revealed-unorthodox-replacement-for-fred-vanvleet Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:45:22 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8326cd696ac94f6656f05756c3687b55 The Houston Rockets have a dire need to replace Fred VanVleet in the rotation. They appear to have found an unlikely solution.

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]]> 1049179 Reed Sheppard should have Rockets grinning from ear to ear https://houstonnewmedia.org/reed-sheppard-should-have-rockets-grinning-from-ear-to-ear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reed-sheppard-should-have-rockets-grinning-from-ear-to-ear Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0471229e42ba183d8a905b193a6457c4 Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard is giving the Houston Rockets every reason for optimism entering the 2025-26 regular season.

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]]> 1045843 Underrated guard is the perfect Rockets trade target after Fred VanVleet https://houstonnewmedia.org/underrated-guard-is-the-perfect-rockets-trade-target-after-fred-vanvleet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=underrated-guard-is-the-perfect-rockets-trade-target-after-fred-vanvleet Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=758fbeabc541e8d36dd208db2175d078 The Houston Rockets are in dire need of an upgrade at point guard after losing Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL. The answer may reside up north.

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]]> 1032865 Rockets’ next move is painfully obvious after devastating Fred VanVleet news https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-next-move-is-painfully-obvious-after-devastating-fred-vanvleet-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-next-move-is-painfully-obvious-after-devastating-fred-vanvleet-news Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:59:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=db8fb602cf91e6cb6a8265d3cf9f38f7 Following the loss of Fred VanVleet to a torn ACL, the Houston Rockets only seem to have one choice ahead of them.

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]]> 1033073 Rockets face instant regret after Fred VanVleet injury https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-face-instant-regret-after-fred-vanvleet-injury/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-face-instant-regret-after-fred-vanvleet-injury Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:49:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ebfe38778576d5bb255487a9969ef0e1 Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has suffered a potential season-ending injury. An unproven player is Houston's best shot at overcoming the loss.

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]]> 1031862 Kevin Durant instantly makes the Rockets a serious title threat https://houstonnewmedia.org/kevin-durant-instantly-makes-the-rockets-a-serious-title-threat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kevin-durant-instantly-makes-the-rockets-a-serious-title-threat Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3cfb5d113eb1271287484d73a76cf200 The Houston Rockets aren't just a better team with Kevin Durant. They're legitimate contenders.

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]]> 1024536 Reed Sheppard receives ringing endorsement despite polarizing rookie season https://houstonnewmedia.org/reed-sheppard-receives-ringing-endorsement-despite-polarizing-rookie-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reed-sheppard-receives-ringing-endorsement-despite-polarizing-rookie-season Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:02:57 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7f53d90fa9a050468092529b54427bae Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard hasn't been written off despite enduring a frustrating rookie season.

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]]> 1007177 Rockets have reportedly learned Kevin Durant lesson that previous teams refused to https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-have-reportedly-learned-kevin-durant-lesson-that-previous-teams-refused-to/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-have-reportedly-learned-kevin-durant-lesson-that-previous-teams-refused-to Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:42:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0a3820e260bfffef7744acf6a1cedb6a The Houston Rockets have taken a significant step toward contending by acquiring Kevin Durant. They've learned a key lesson about making that work.

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]]> 1003267 Tari Eason’s future with the Rockets is crystal clear after Jabari Smith Jr. deal https://houstonnewmedia.org/tari-easons-future-with-the-rockets-is-crystal-clear-after-jabari-smith-jr-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tari-easons-future-with-the-rockets-is-crystal-clear-after-jabari-smith-jr-deal Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:18:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=37a54b863365578507f34f9959e31eb1 The Houston Rockets have a clear path forward with Tari Eason—and there's no margin for error in how they approach it.

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]]> 1003270 Former Rockets fan favorite clearly on thin ice with new team after NBA Draft https://houstonnewmedia.org/former-rockets-fan-favorite-clearly-on-thin-ice-with-new-team-after-nba-draft/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-rockets-fan-favorite-clearly-on-thin-ice-with-new-team-after-nba-draft Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:18:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=85d5b0d2fc3dbf72db6b834940462b02 A former Houston Rockets fan favorite may not be long for his current team if the NBA Draft is a sign of things to come.

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]]> 992117 Rockets’ biggest winner from Kevin Durant trade finally finds way into rotation https://houstonnewmedia.org/rockets-biggest-winner-from-kevin-durant-trade-finally-finds-way-into-rotation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockets-biggest-winner-from-kevin-durant-trade-finally-finds-way-into-rotation Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:00:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e1c206920030c84f3caf27d787b9a8e7 The Houston Rockets have acquired a superstar scorer in Kevin Durant. The biggest winner of the trade should take a significant step forward.

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]]> 992345 Reed Sheppard’s future with Rockets solidified by Fred VanVleet news https://houstonnewmedia.org/reed-sheppards-future-with-rockets-solidified-by-fred-vanvleet-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reed-sheppards-future-with-rockets-solidified-by-fred-vanvleet-news Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:21:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fb6b74c0090450fa97bf0fd04267dcf7 The Houston Rockets' decision on Fred VanVleet's future just confirmed another player's fate: Reed Sheppard.

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]]> 992448 Kevin Durant trade revealed a championship-level quality of Rockets’ front office https://houstonnewmedia.org/kevin-durant-trade-revealed-a-championship-level-quality-of-rockets-front-office/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kevin-durant-trade-revealed-a-championship-level-quality-of-rockets-front-office Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:49:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=451b9fa05b7c5ad35911a72d0e46f56e The Houston Rockets' blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant revealed just how elite the front office truly is.

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