Swoosh Shrestha

Swoosh Shrestha

Joined: Apr 1, 2026

Swoosh is the Site Expert for Space City Scoop, covering the Houston Rockets. He is also a senior contributor on other sites covering the Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks. Outside of his day job as a mechanical engineer, he loves discussing basketball quandaries with his wife, running, and lifting weights.

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) warms up prior to game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) on the bench during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Mar 27, 2026.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) and forward Kevin Durant (center) watch during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 18, 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures against the Houston Rockets in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 18, 2026.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 7, 2026.

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson (1) brings the ball up the court during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center on Apr 10, 2026.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts alongside Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 7, 2026.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Toyota Center on Mar 16, 2026.

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) on the bench during pregame introductions prior to the game against the Utah Jazz at Toyota Center on Apr 3, 2026.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after making a shot while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center on April 5, 2026.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court before the start of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at the Chase Center on Apr 1, 2026.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Mar 18, 2026.

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone looks on during practice before the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on Dec 11, 2025.

Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center on Jan 15, 2026.

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Mar 27, 2026.