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) 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

Former Houston Rockets guard D.J. Augustin (14) and guard Jalen Green (0) talk during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Former Rockets Guard Returns to Houston in Front Office Role

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28), forward Jeff Green (32) and Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) look for the rebound during the second quarter at Kia Center.

Rockets Free Agent Makes Plea to Stay in Houston

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans (left) reacts after a Texans touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Texans Rookie Has Already Made Vet Expendable Post-OTAs

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center.

Rockets Reportedly Ready to Foil East Team's Coaching Search

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC wild-card game at NRG Stadium.

Texans Give Optimistic C.J. Stroud Injury Update During OTAs