Kevin Durant, who has been the subject of trade rumors to Houston, was complimentary of the Rockets' young players after a Suns' loss.

During a recent six-game losing streak, Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka publicly called his team "soft." Here's how the public challenge impacted the team's drive to the playoffs.

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka hoped his team would rediscover its early-season form upon returning from the All-Star break this weekend."Just overall getting back to what we did early, which was

I got mad respect for teams like this,” Suns star Kevin Durant said of the Rockets. He singled out Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., and Ime Udoka.

"You have to play with a certain amount of aggression, physicality and effort, or you don't give yourself a chance," says coach Ime Udoka.

Houston has plenty of impressive athletes on its roster. Without VanVleet, the team still lacks a sufficient organizer. Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet #5 talk during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on April 07,

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. was set to return against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing 22 games with a broken left hand. Houston coach Ime Udoka said Smith would

It would require Alpi to guard small-ball fours and stretch fours and chase guys around the perimeter, which we don’t always love.”

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka lamented his team's battered rotation Sunday afternoon as he noted the injury absences of starting point guard Fred VanVleet and forward Jabari Smith Jr . Houston now has a targeted return date for one member of its usual starting lineup as of Wednesday.

Head coach Ime Udoka of the Houston Rockets and Fred VanVleet #5 talk ... [+] during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Ce

Fred VanVleet (right ankle strain) still needs more recovery time before returning to game action for the Rockets, head coach Ime Udoka said Friday.