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Kevin Durant slams LeBron James’ haters after 76ers decision divides fans

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant took to social media to share his reaction to LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron is the No. 1 talking point in the basketball world right now after announcing his decision to join the 76ers for the 2026-27 season.

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Rockets Sign Julian Phillips

The Rockets have officially signed free agent forward Julian Phillips, according to a team press release. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but it appears likely to be a non-guaranteed contract, given Houston’s cap and roster situations.

Oscar Tshiebwe News / The Dream Shake / July 24

Rockets sign forward/center Oscar Tshiebwe

The Houston Rockets continue to fill out their roster before the start of the 2026-2027 NBA season, as it was announced today that they have signed free agent forward/center Oscar Tshiebwe.

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LeBron James News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Here’s How LeBron James’ Decision Impacts the Houston Rockets

The landscape of the Eastern Conference continues to change drastically this July, and it seems that Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens has inadvertently helped build another championship-contending roster.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Isaiah Crawford News / The Dream Shake / July 24

Rockets re-sign Jae’Sean Tate and Isaiah Crawford

Veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate has been re-signed by the Houston Rockets, the team announced on Thursday. Tate, who is currently 30 years old, first signed with the Rockets in the 2020 summer as an undrafted free agent.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 24

Should the Houston Rockets Reunite With a Former MVP?

In a summer centered around Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James, the Houston Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason. Houston’s biggest addition has been defensive specialist Marcus Smart, who is likely to contribute off the bench.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Rockets re-sign veteran forward to one-year contract

The Houston Rockets re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Tate originally joined Houston as an undrafted free agent on Nov.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23

Houston Rockets' Bruce Thornton tops list of potential second-round gems

The NBA draft’s second round can be a treasure trove of talent, routinely yielding rotation players and occasionally, a starter. The Houston Rockets’ Bruce Thornton is on the short list of players who have an opportunity to break through sooner than later from the 2026 class.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Rockets Re-Sign Jae’Sean Tate To One-Year Contract

The Rockets have re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate, they announced today in a press release. According to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link), Tate received a one-year, minimum-salary contract that includes a partial guarantee.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 23

Rockets Chip Engelland hire could change the team

If Amen Thompson could shoot. If Alperen Sengun could shoot. If pigs could fly… Well, that wouldn’t benefit the Houston Rockets in any immediate way. It’s been one of the two biggest questions surrounding this team.

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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.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 23

Former Rockets Big Man Ralph Sampson Compares Legacy to Victor Wembanyama's Rise

Ever since Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA, he has drawn comparisons to Rockets legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson. Ralph Sampson won the 1984 Rookie of the Year Award and received four All-Star nods throughout his career.

Isaiah Crawford News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Rockets Re-Sign Isaiah Crawford

Isaiah Crawford, the last remaining two-way restricted free agent on the market, has officially re-signed with the Rockets, the team announced in a press release.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 23

Rockets must fix offensive environment

Men lie, women lie, and numbers lie too. Well, people use numbers to lie. Guns don’t kill people. People kill people with guns, and it’s harder to kill people without guns, so guns are still part of the problem.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Rockets poach a cult hero coach from the Thunder

Kevin Durant’s current team is raiding the cupboard of his former team. The Houston Rockets are hiring Chip Engelland to serve as an assistant coach, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Rockets’ Reed Sheppard reveals ‘biggest thing’ he’s done in offseason to improve

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard took a big leap in production in his second season in the NBA. Playing all 82 games last year, the former Kentucky Wildcat star proved to be a reliable option off the bench.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Rockets add ex-Thunder, Spurs assistant to Ime Udoka’s staff

The Houston Rockets are bringing in one of the most respected shooting coaches in basketball. Houston is hiring Chip Engelland as a new assistant coach on Ime Udoka’s staff, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Chip Engelland News / Hoops Rumors / July 22

Rockets Hiring Chip Engelland As Assistant Coach

Veteran assistant coach Chip Engelland is leaving the Thunder to take a position as an assistant coach with the Rockets under Ime Udoka, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22

Kendrick Perkins calls out Kevin Durant for offseason workout

Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Durant were once teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but that hasn’t stopped Perkins from calling out the two-time NBA Finals MVP.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / July 22

Rockets receive unfortunate offseason grade

The Houston Rockets are maneuvering through their offseason trying to get better with smaller details compared to last year’s big, splashy trade for Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 22

Kevin Durant hit with surprising trade rumor narrative

Adding Durant has done little to help the three teams he's played for since he left the Bay Area.

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Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Kendrick Perkins urges Rockets’ Kevin Durant to mentor Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets disappointed last season, as they were once again a first-round exit team even though they came up against a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers squad that was without its best player in Luka Doncic.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / July 17

NBA Notes: Rockets, Fred VanVleet, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Thunder

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet believes he’s on track to be back on the court this fall. Speaking with Erik Horne of Andscape, VanVleet said he expects to be available for Houston’s preseason schedule as he continues recovering from the torn ACL and meniscus that sidelined him throughout the 2025-26 season.

Bruce Thornton News / The Lead / July 16

Rockets’ Bruce Thornton Is Checking Every Box at NBA Summer League

The Rockets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft. Instead, they traded up as far as they could into the second round to draft Bruce Thornton at pick No.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 10

6 Free Agents The Houston Rockets Should Target To Improve Their Roster

The Houston Rockets have already done most of their expected moves this offseason. Kevin Durant is still in town, Tari Eason was re-signed on a team-friendly deal, Marcus Smart brings another defensive-minded veteran to Ime Udoka‘s rotation, and Bogdan Bogdanovic gives the second unit some shooting.

Tari Eason News / Field Level Media / July 2

Reports: Rockets F Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5M contract

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the team, according to multiple reports on Thursday night.