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Rockets Pick Up Amen Thompson's Team Option for 2026-27 Season

The Houston Rockets have proven that they are one of the best teams in the NBA when it comes to drafting talent. The main reason this team rebounded well from losing James Harden a few years ago is because the Rockets can draft and develop talent better than most teams in the league.

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Five Out: Halloween tricks & treats for Rockets

Welcome to All Hallows Eve, also known as Samhain, one of the many, many, pagan celebrations and symbols to be adopted and Christianized. Now it’s really just a costume party often in questionable taste (Sexy Actuary!) and a chance for kids to play dress up and eat too much candy.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Rockets left with defensive problems after offseason tradeoff

The Houston Rockets’ turnaround under head coach Ime Udoka was built on defense. But now, with Kevin Durant in the mix, and legitimate championship odds, Houston is suffering a bit of an identity crisis.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31

Rockets Fastbreak Points Increasing Over Last Three Games

The Houston Rockets knew, when they made the blockbuster trade to bring in Kevin Durant, that they would have to send out a valuable piece or two of their team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31

Rockets' 'Baby Steps' Considered Reasons for Long-Term Optimism

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a bit of a bumpy ride for the Houston Rockets thus far. On the one hand, the team boasts the NBA's best offense. On the

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Rockets’ Kevin Durant regrets making ‘Thunderstruck’ movie

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant reflected on his acting past and future aspirations during a candid appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff, admitting he regrets starring in the 2012 film Thunderstruck while also sharing his thoughts on broadcasting, podcasting, and even space travel.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / October 31

Rockets pick up 2026-27 options on Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard

The Houston Rockets have exercised their team options for the 2026-27 season on guards Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, reports Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Rockets’ Kevin Durant dishes on space travel and Elon Musk in bizarre exchange

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant added another memorable moment to his list of viral interviews this week when he discussed space travel, Elon Musk, and life after basketball during an appearance on Not This Again with Bobbi Althoff.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Did Rockets’ Hokey-Okogie Adjustment Turn Things Around?

They put one wing in, one big out, should the league be shaking all about? The Houston Rockets have started veteran forward Josh Okogie in their last two games, both wins.

Fred VanVleet News / The Dream Shake / October 31

How the Rockets can turn Fred VanVleet into a valuable piece

The Houston Rockets’ most glaring need thus far has been at the guard spot. They’ve struggled mightily to bring the ball up the court. They also don’t really have anyone who can run pick-and-roll action.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / October 31

Surprising statistic proves Amen Thompson’s slow start should not concern Rockets fans

The Houston Rockets haven’t looked as emphatic as many thought they would be going into this highly anticipated season. When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, adding him to a roster that locked up the two-seed last season, it looked like a match made in heaven.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 31

Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook Trade Cited as 'Haunting Deal' for Rockets

The Houston Rockets' rebuild is long over. No one even mentions it anymore. The Rockets still have valuable draft picks in their treasure trove, thanks to the James Harden trade with the Brooklyn Nets in 2021, which have turned into the Phoenix Suns' 2027 and 2029 first-round picks.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Rockets’ Kevin Durant gets candid about being unmarried

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant, who recently helped the team end a 52-year drought with back-to-back 137+ point wins, opened up about his personal life in a recent podcast appearance.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 31

Five Out: Halloween Tricks & Treats For Rockets

The Rockets might not be doomed after all. Now standing at 2-2 with just under 5% of the season played, the Rockets season might not be a lost cause, and we know now the worst possible record is 2-80, rather than the previous “on pace” numbers of 0-82.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

Rockets' Weird Start to the Season Not Expected to Last

It's clear that the Houston Rockets have a long way to go before figuring everything out, despite them having rattled off two straight wins. After a 0-2 start, they're finding a groove, but the NBA is a game of runs, and runs within runs.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

James Harden takes issue with Kevin Durant’s tale about college night out in LA with Greg Oden

Kevin Durant and James Harden go way back, first teaming up with each other on the Oklahoma City Thunder, where they played from 2009 until Harden departed for the Houston Rockets in 2012.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

Rockets Awaiting Return To Defensive Identity

The Houston Rockets have shown that they are capable of being one of the highest scoring teams in the league. They've matched up against some of the best defenses and been able to put up well above the league average in team scoring.

Ime Udoka News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Ime Udoka’s Rockets lineup change leads to historic feat last seen in 1973

The Houston Rockets spent much of the past nine months leaning into their double-big lineup, only to make history once they went in a different direction.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 30

Josh Okogie is Poised for a Major Role With the Rockets

The Houston Rockets are starting to get the ball rolling after back-to-back wins. Following a 0-2 start to the season, the team has found a rhythm, defeating the Brooklyn Nets and, most recently, the Toronto Raptors, 139-121.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Rockets Win Over Raptors Confirms No. 1 Offensive Rating in NBA

Four games into the 2025–26 NBA season, the Houston Rockets have made one thing clear: their offense is no longer a work in progress. It’s a weapon. Following Wednesday night’s 139–121 win over the Toronto Raptors, Houston now leads the league with an offensive rating of 125.2, a staggering turnaround for a team once defined by its defense.

Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / October 29

Kevin Durant, Rockets coast past Raptors

Kevin Durant scored 12 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday night and the visiting Houston Rockets defeated the Toronto Raptors 139-121 for their second straight win.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Why Rockets Must Shield Reed Sheppard From Early Criticism

When the Houston Rockets entered the 2025-26 season, their biggest question mark wasn’t about Kevin Durant’s fit or Alperen Sengun’s leap: it was Reed Sheppard.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 28

Amen Thompson's point guard development has one massive ally

The Houston Rockets are taking a chance by starting Amen Thompson at point guard to start the season. The presence of Steven Adams at center should be a huge help as he learns the new position.

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Fred VanVleet News / Hoops Wire / October 27

Rockets to seek Disabled Player Exception for injured Fred VanVleet

The Rockets plan to apply for a Disabled Player Exception following Fred VanVleet’s season-ending knee injury, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. If approved, the exception would be worth $12.5 million, or half of VanVleet’s $25 million salary.