Danielle Lerner
@danielle-lerner.bsky.social
Houston Chronicle Rockets beat reporter. California transplant, but the cool kind.
danielle.lerner@houstonchronicle.com
danielle.lerner@houstonchronicle.com
The Rockets' matchup zone has been overall effective at limiting opponent points per possession, but can get ugly quick if Houston doesn't rotate. Asked Ime Udoka about it at practice today. His answer 👇
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The Rockets' matchup zone has been overall effective at limiting opponent points per possession, but can get ugly quick if Houston doesn't rotate. Asked Ime Udoka about it at practice today. His answer 👇
On today's @houstonchronicle.com sports front: How Rockets forward Tari Eason found himself after losing his father www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
On today's @houstonchronicle.com sports front: How Rockets forward Tari Eason found himself after losing his father www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Kevin Durant posted this photo of Reed Sheppard on his Instagram story after Sheppard’s clutch defense and timely shot making helped the Rockets beat the Bucks
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Kevin Durant posted this photo of Reed Sheppard on his Instagram story after Sheppard’s clutch defense and timely shot making helped the Rockets beat the Bucks
In today’s travel adventures…
November 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In today’s travel adventures…
NBA Cup court ready at Frost Bank Center
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NBA Cup court ready at Frost Bank Center
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Jock Landale came over and interrupted Jeff Green’s pregame handshake ritual with the Rockets 😂
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Jock Landale came over and interrupted Jeff Green’s pregame handshake ritual with the Rockets 😂
Reed Sheppard and Garrett Jackson catching up with ex-Rocket Jock Landale, now on the Grizzlies
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Reed Sheppard and Garrett Jackson catching up with ex-Rocket Jock Landale, now on the Grizzlies
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., listed as questionable to play tonight vs Mavs with an ankle sprain, is on the court shooting free throws after shootaround. We will find out his status for the game from Ime Udoka pregame tonight.
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., listed as questionable to play tonight vs Mavs with an ankle sprain, is on the court shooting free throws after shootaround. We will find out his status for the game from Ime Udoka pregame tonight.
ICYMI, story from Boston on Amen Thompson's best all-around game of the season and the motivation that preceded it.
Read the complete story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Read the complete story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
ICYMI, story from Boston on Amen Thompson's best all-around game of the season and the motivation that preceded it.
Read the complete story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Read the complete story: www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/rocke...
Getting warm on the parquet
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Getting warm on the parquet
Rockets practice in Toronto before heading to Boston
October 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Rockets practice in Toronto before heading to Boston
Became a contributor to Canadian society this morning when I voted for my favorite pumpkin carving in my hotel lobby. Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Became a contributor to Canadian society this morning when I voted for my favorite pumpkin carving in my hotel lobby. Happy Halloween!
Rockets shootaround in Toronto
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Rockets shootaround in Toronto
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet just spoke at shootaround about his ACL injury rehab and the team’s performance. Story to come on Houstonchronicle.com
Here’s VanVleet on Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard:
Here’s VanVleet on Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard:
October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet just spoke at shootaround about his ACL injury rehab and the team’s performance. Story to come on Houstonchronicle.com
Here’s VanVleet on Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard:
Here’s VanVleet on Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard:
Starters for Rockets and Pistons:
October 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Starters for Rockets and Pistons:
Asked Ime Udoka about teams hunting Reed Sheppard on defense and how the Rockets can prevent it.
"We could definitely scheme it up and protect some certain things, and we do that with certain matchups, but at the same time you want him to get some practice in..." (full answer👇)
"We could definitely scheme it up and protect some certain things, and we do that with certain matchups, but at the same time you want him to get some practice in..." (full answer👇)
October 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Asked Ime Udoka about teams hunting Reed Sheppard on defense and how the Rockets can prevent it.
"We could definitely scheme it up and protect some certain things, and we do that with certain matchups, but at the same time you want him to get some practice in..." (full answer👇)
"We could definitely scheme it up and protect some certain things, and we do that with certain matchups, but at the same time you want him to get some practice in..." (full answer👇)
Nice touch at Toyota Center with the flames on the side of the baskets to go with the Rockets’ “All Fire” season slogan
October 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Nice touch at Toyota Center with the flames on the side of the baskets to go with the Rockets’ “All Fire” season slogan
Udoka was just telling us that the Rockets have to improve at using screeners to get Kevin Durant open earlier in possessions. Then we saw the team working on that exact thing. VanVleet was very involved, spent extra time talking with Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard.
October 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Udoka was just telling us that the Rockets have to improve at using screeners to get Kevin Durant open earlier in possessions. Then we saw the team working on that exact thing. VanVleet was very involved, spent extra time talking with Alperen Sengun and Reed Sheppard.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, who is out after ACL surgery, is on the court at the end of practice giving teammates pointers on a pick-and-roll drill. Not wearing a visible brace on his knee.
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet, who is out after ACL surgery, is on the court at the end of practice giving teammates pointers on a pick-and-roll drill. Not wearing a visible brace on his knee.
All normal at Rockets practice today
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
All normal at Rockets practice today
Banner going up
October 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Banner going up
I just missed it on video, but a few OKC fans booed Kevin Durant as he came out into the court and Steven Adams jokingly joined in the boos
October 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I just missed it on video, but a few OKC fans booed Kevin Durant as he came out into the court and Steven Adams jokingly joined in the boos
Rockets shootaround in OKC
October 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Rockets shootaround in OKC