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Reed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / October 17
Is Reed Sheppard’s Rockets future in jeopardy? 
It’s only preseason, but… The perennial caveat. It’s tiring. We know it’s preseason. We all know. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks good, doesn’t he? The man whose last name is his first name with more letters after it (which is how I learned to stop calling him Bojan Bogdanovic, or vice versa) is hitting 41.2% of his 5.7 threes per game.
Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 17
Which Rockets Player Has the Most to Prove This Season?
Entering mid-October with many upsides, the Houston Rockets have the potential to improve upon last season’s performance. The team finished with a 52-30 regular-season record and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16
What the NBA GM Survey Has Wrong About the Rockets
The 25th annual NBA GM Survey was released earlier this week. For the annual list, NBA general managers vote on 48 questions regarding the best teams, players, coaches, and offseason moves.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / October 16
Rockets Amen Thompson named best perimeter defender by NBA GMs
Every year, the NBA General Managers take a survey voting on certain topics such as best defender, player most likely to have a breakout season, best assistant coach, etc.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 16
Carmelo Anthony Doesn’t See Rockets as Western Conference Sleepers
With Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson at the forefront, the Houston Rockets have one of the most promising trios in the NBA. The likes of Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard, and Jabari Smith Jr.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Rockets sign G League standout
The Rockets are bringing back a familiar face from their G League program. Houston signed forward Cameron Matthews to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle.
NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 15
Why Kevin Durant Keeps Getting Linked to Cooper Flagg
After the Mavericks first preseason game in Macao, China, last Friday against the Houston Rockets, he spoke about Kevin Durant providing some inspiration for him.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 15
How Likely Are the Rockets to Trade Kevin Durant?
At 38 years old, Kevin Durant is still one of the top players in the NBA. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game last season, earning an All-NBA Second Team selection.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 14
Kevin Durant Ranked Second-Best NBA Player in an Important Category
Kevin Durant was a top offensive weapon during his first year with the Houston Rockets. The 16-time All-Star averaged 26.0 points over 78 regular-season games.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 14
Who Should Be the Rockets' Top Trade Target?
The Houston Rockets have the pieces to make a big impact in the Western Conference next season. The likes of Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 14
What Must Ime Udoka Do to Get Off the Hot Seat?
Ime Udoka started his head coaching career with an amazing debut season. He won two Coach of the Month awards and guided the Boston Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance.
Yao Ming News / The Dream Shake / October 14
Yao Ming is Rockets biggest what-if
Where were you when the Houston Rockets drafted Yao Ming? It’s a vivid memory for me as a Houston Rockets fan. I distinctly remember a fan in a street interview declaring that Ming would be the “best center ever!” I can’t find easy confirmation of this memory online, but it’s burned into my mind.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 13
Where Does Kevin Durant Rank Ahead of the Upcoming NBA Season?
At 38 years old, Kevin Durant is widely considered to be the Houston Rockets’ best player. He averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game last season, earning an All-NBA Second Team selection.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / October 11
Kevin Durant receives his flowers from Lil Wayne, but it’s not about basketball
Rapper Lil Wayne heaped praise on NBA superstar Kevin Durant, but it was not for his on-court ability. The 38-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best scorers the league has ever seen.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / October 9
Kevin Durant has interesting take when asked about Russell Westbrook’s retirement
Kevin Durant did not think the end was near for Russell Westbrook prior to the latter’s sudden retirement this offseason. Westbrook announced in August that he was retiring from the NBA after nearly two decades.
Fred VanVleet News / Yardbarker / October 9
Fred VanVleet shined in first NBA action since 2024-25 season
Fred VanVleet is finally back on the basketball court after a lengthy absence while recovering from an ACL injury suffered in training camp last season.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Marcus Smart Set To Lead Rockets’ Defense As Jabari Smith Jr. Believes Houston Can Contend With Anyone
The Houston Rockets enter the 2026-27 NBA season with big hopes. That includes a championship, and head coach Ime Udoka thinks Marcus Smart can play a major role in helping them reach that level.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Steven Adams gets dwarfed by 7-foot-5 women’s basketball star in China
At 6-foot-11 and built like a rock, Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams will always find himself as the biggest person in the room. But that was not the case during a particular moment recently in Macao, when he met Zhang Ziyu, the center of Shandong Six Stars of the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA).
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / October 8
Was Kevin Durant responsible for Rockets’ ‘connectivity’ issues?
Kevin Durant gave the Rockets plenty of scoring last season. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon believes Houston also asked him to handle responsibilities that weren’t suited to his strengths.
Rafael Castro News / Hoops Rumors / October 1
Rockets Waive Two-Way Player Rafael Castro
The Rockets have waived Rafael Castro, tweets Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in August. That two-way deal covered two seasons, but all two-way contracts are non-guaranteed and don’t count against the salary cap, so the Rockets won’t carry any dead money on their books by releasing the 6’11” big man.
Kyrie Irving News / Yardbarker / October 1
Rockets rumored Kyrie Irving trade interest turns season into fierce audition
The reported interest in Irving from the Rockets sends a message to the team's current roster.
Marcus Smart News / Yardbarker / September 25
Losing Marcus Smart left a dangerous vulnerability in the Lakers' roster
Following late-season injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers played with an all-new starting five in last season's playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / September 24
Odds are against Rockets' optimism about better health
The Houston Rockets are banking on the return of two veterans who missed all or most of last season. They've also added two veterans not known for staying on the court.
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