Devon Platana

Devon Platana

Joined: Feb 4, 2025

Devon is an avid sports lover who graduated from Canada's Carleton University with a Master of Journalism degree. He's been writing about sports full-time since early 2021, while also making occasional television and radio appearances. When he's not watching sports, he can be found playing his guitar or looking to re-watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (again).

Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Toyota Center.

Rockets Make Big Mistake by Trading Young Wing for Underwhelming Return

Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) and defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) react after a play during the game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

New Texans Addition Already Looks Overpaid Before Playing a Snap

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a semifinal of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena.

Rockets Sign NBA G League Sharpshooter as Free Agency Continues

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium.

New Texans WR Can’t Afford to Slack Off Before Training Camp

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) points during the first quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

Rockets Rival Clearly Concerned About Houston’s Home-Run Offseason

Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore (7) looks to shoot against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

Young Rocket Surfaces in Trade Rumors with Houston Days Possibly Numbered

Houston Rockets guard Cam Whitmore (7) reacts after missing a shot against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome.

Rockets Forward Will Be Lucky to Not Get Traded Before July

Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) drives to the basket as Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) and guard Fred VanVleet (5) defend during the second quarter at FedExForum.

Rockets Re-Sign Key Free Agent to Massive New Contract

Former Houston Rockets forward DeMarre Carroll (9) reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center.

Former Rockets Forward Joins Western Team's Coaching Staff

Former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) reacts with guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.

Former Rockets Guard Expected to Decline Option in Favor of Free Agency

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) meets with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Former Rockets Leader Clarifies Retirement Plans Ahead of Free Agency

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio before a 2024 AFC wild-card game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium.

Texans Bring in Another Veteran Tryout in Wake of Defensive Loss

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reacts during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center.

Rockets Turn Down East Contender's Attempt to Poach Ime Udoka

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik look on from the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild-card game at NRG Stadium.

Texans Quarterback on Thin Ice After OTAs

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans watches players warm up during training camp practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center.

New Texans Arrival Has Already Let Houston Down This Offseason

Former Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley (18) practices drills at minicamp at NRG Stadium.

Former Texans WR Calls It Quits Before Minicamp to Pursue Surprise New Career