Hakeem Olajuwon

HOUHouston Rockets

News, career notes, and official highlights for Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets). A retired name you can follow on My teams.

Last game

Thu, May 2, 2002, 5:30 PM PDT

@ Detroit Pistons

L 85-82

8 PTS4 REB0 AST0 STL0 BLK

Next game

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT

vs Miami Heat

10/3 - 7:00 PM EDT

Videotron Centre

Career Stats

Houston Rockets

Season stats aren’t posted yet.

Season stats

Career Stats · Career

Stat	Season	Career
GPGames Played	—	1238
PTSPoints Per Game	—	21.8
REBRebounds Per Game	—	11.1
ASTAssists Per Game	—	2.5
FG%Field Goal Percentage	—	51.2
3P%3-Point Field Goal Percentage	—	20.2
STLSteals Per Game	—	1.7
BLKBlocks Per Game	—	3.1

Headlines that mention Hakeem Olajuwon.

Updated Sep 2, 2026, 4:59 p.m. · 8 stories

As a result of the investigation into the team's signing of Kawhi Leonard, the NBA docked the Clippers 5 1st-round picks, fined them $30M and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for 1 year. The Clippers plan to challenge the findings "through every avenue."
ESPN · Sep 2, 3:09 p.m. ·
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on Jonathan Kuminga.
ESPN · Sep 2, 1:34 p.m. ·
Recently retired Russell Westbrook has joined new men's and women's basketball league Project B as a co-founder and chief strategy officer.
ESPN · Sep 2, 12:00 p.m. ·
A competitive postseason and buzzy offseason have elevated some of the league's feistiest conflicts.
ESPN · Sep 2, 5:06 a.m. ·
We're looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the regular season by rolling out one team profile each weekday through Sept. 18.
ESPN · Sep 2, 5:09 a.m. ·
Following one of the most successful seasons in recent franchise history, the Hornets decided to make big changes this offseason. Will it work?
ESPN · Sep 2, 6:47 a.m. ·
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Tacko Fall, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Saint Thomas to Exhibit 10 contracts.
ESPN · Sep 1, 12:46 p.m. ·
Victor Oladipo, who has been out of the NBA since April 2023, has written an open letter to NBA general managers asking for another chance and saying he's now healthy.
ESPN · Sep 1, 9:39 a.m. ·