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Bogdan Bogdanovic is enjoying life in Houston, but five straight victories have not changed his perspective on the season ahead. The Serbian guard contributed 16 points, four assists and two rebounds as the Rockets defeated Milwaukee 132–100 on the road to improve to 5–0. “It’s a nice start. We’re winning, the atmosphere is good, we’re practicing… I’m happy with everything,” Bogdanovic told RTS. “We’ve only just started, and I don’t think we need to overcomplicate things. Yes, we’ve won five games in a row, but it’s a long season. There are still 77 left. So, one step at a time.”
Varun Shankar: Bogdanovic: "Last year I just got out of the rotation because of my injury — I still don’t know the reason. ... I just use that as motivation to look forward. I’m healthy now, I’m happy, I’m blessed that I’m here. I'm really motivated and I'm just working."
Varun Shankar: Bogdanovic: "Shooting for me comes easy ... I love to shoot."
Lachard Binkley: After having one of the leagues lowest scoring benches last season I asked Rafael Stone how much better the bench will be this season adding players like Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanović. “We wanted to be more skilled and they’re both highly skilled players.”
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Serbia has officially revealed its preliminary roster for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying windows in August, and the biggest headline is Nikola Jokic. The Denver Nuggets superstar is set to help his national team once again, after representing his nation in July's window. However, Bogdan Bogdanovic remains unavailable for the upcoming window, even though there was an expectation that the 33-year-old would be able to rejoin the team. Serbia will also be missing Filip Petrusev and young guard Nikola Topic.
Bogdan Bogdanovic is preparing for his first season with the Houston Rockets and has made competing for an NBA championship his primary goal. The Serbian national team captain is currently working out in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, ahead of another campaign in the United States. “As always, it is a new contract, a new challenge and a new team,” Bogdanovic told RTHN. “I signed with Houston, I’m happy, and we’ll see what this year brings. I hope that beginning my preparations here will bring me good luck.”
Although he acknowledged that returning to Partizan remains a dream, Bogdanovic stressed that his full attention is on the Rockets. “I have now signed with Houston, and my mind is completely there. I can’t think about what might happen in two, three or four years.”
Bogdan Bogdanovic: Two years. Countless memories, lessons, friendships, and battles. Thank you everyone in the organization for believing in me and making me feel at home from day one. To every coach, teammate, member of the medical staff, equipment staff, and everyone working behind the scenes thank you for your commitment and for pushing me to be better every single day. And to the fans, thank you for your energy and support through every moment. Special thanks to @laclippersswell !!! I’ll always be grateful for this chapter. Wishing everyone nothing but success moving forward.
Varun Shankar: Rafael Stone spoke to media for ~8 minutes. Couple big takeaways - As of right now, everyone is on track to be a full go at training camp - Wanted to add more ballhandling/passing, felt like they did that w Bogi and Smart - Guesstimated that Reed Sheppard added ~10 pounds
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Bobby Marks: Some context on the Quinten Post offer sheet in Memphis. * Last time a player signed an offer sheet of $5M+ per season was Matisse Thybulle with Dallas in 2023. * Last time an offer sheet went unmatched was 2020 (Bogdan Bogdanovic with Sacramento/Atlanta)
Shams Charania: Free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic tonight and now land an established, playoff-tested shooter for his 10th NBA season.
