{
  "id": 14860395,
  "title": "Bogdan Bogdanovic turns heads as Rockets rout Thunder in preseason finale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/bogdan-bogdanovic-turns-heads-as-rockets-rout-thunder-in-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:31:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bogdan-bogdanovic-turns-heads-rockets-033156151.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Houston Rockets wrapped up their preseason schedule with a decisive 116-89 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday. Veteran sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, recently acquired in the offseason, played a pivotal role in the Rockets' victory, scoring a team-high 15 points and hitting 5-of-8 three-pointers (62.5%).\n\nBogdanovic's performance, characterized by his offensive versatility and floor-spacing abilities, has raised questions about whether he could see regular bench minutes next season. Head coach Ime Udoka may consider adding a tenth rotation player to the team roster, given Bogdanovic's proven ability to contribute off the bench.\n\nOther standout performers from the game included Alperen Sengun with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in 24 minutes, Amen Thompson chipping in 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, Kevin Durant contributing 11 points, and Reed Sheppard delivering 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. On the Thunder side, Jalen Williams led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 17 points and 3 assists.",
  "summary": "Could the Rockets open their 2026-27 season with a 10-man rotation? Bogdan Bogdanovic made his case for that in Thursday’s preseason finale.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}