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Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets' season ended with a thud

Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.

Published May 4, 2026, 2:24 PM
Updated May 16, 2026, 7:46 PM1.7K
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Injuries, burner phones and a massive leadership void: Why the Rockets' season ended with a thud

Between crushing injuries, a burner phone scandal and inconsistency from their core, the Rockets end another season in disappointment.

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