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The Rockets may not get a Chance at Donovan Mitchell This Summer

The Houston Rockets were marred by injuries in 2025-26, as Fred VanVleet missed the entire season due to a torn ACL. There had been talk about VanVleet making a return for the playoffs, which was mainly sparked by VanVleet himself.

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The Door is Seemingly Slammed Shut on a James Harden Reunion with the Rockets

The Houston Rockets received a significant amount of criticism for keeping the roster intact this past season. To many, the Rockets were a point guard away from being a legitimate contending team.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Rockets' Kevin Durant's KD 19 'Field Purple' Colorway to Release June 17th

Kevin Durant’s debut season with the Houston Rockets was largely a success. Durant finished fourth in scoring (specifically from a total points perspective) and posted a 64.1 percent true shooting clip – well above league average.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Shooting Is Priority No. 1 For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have a glaring weakness that separates them from the top tier teams in the NBA. Most of the top teams have at least a few elite shooters who can knock down three-point shots at a high rate.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Two Sleeper Point Guard Trades for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason

The Houston Rockets have enormous decisions to make this NBA offseason, but the ultimate goal is to jump into title contention. They'll have to figure out how to fix their weaknesses, but the biggest positional disparity comes at the point guard position.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta Strikes Major Deal to Acquire Caesar's Entertainment

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has grown his business portfolio quite significantly, of late. This month, Fertitta was granted team ownership of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, as the governing board of both the WNBA and NBA officially approved the purchase.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / May 30

Where Rockets Tari Eason ranks among top free agents

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is a free agent for the first time in his career. The former first-round pick out of LSU has grown in each of his four seasons with the Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

NBA's Anti-Tanking Draft Lottery Rules Couldn't Come at a Better Time for Rockets

The NBA's new anti-tanking rules have been all the buzz right now outside of the playoffs. For the 27 other teams not competing, this is a major headline to watch, regardless of who is rebuilding and who isn't.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Night Vision' KD 6 Colorway

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has had a rather successful business partnership with Nike, as he’s currently the second-longest tenured NBA athlete on the label, behind just Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

The Rockets Must Reestablish Their Elite Defensive Identity

The Houston Rockets returned to competitiveness by becoming one of the league's best defenses and rebounding units. This helped them even when their offense wasn't able to match their defensive performance.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Short Term Deal Could be the Answer for Amen Thompson and Rockets

Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets have a bit of a conundrum on their hands. Thompson is eligible for a new deal this summer and he’s eligible for a deal worth $251 million in total, which would comprise 25 percent of the overall salary cap.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Celtics Star, NBA Champion Should Become the Rockets' Clear Offseason Target

The offseason rumors are heating up before the NBA Finals even kick off. With 27 of the 30 teams beginning their summer sooner than they hoped, there's already plenty of speculation regarding star movement and blockbuster deals that could go down.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Ball Movement Is The Key To The Rockets' Offense

Near the end of the regular season, the Houston Rockets found some success offensively by moving the ball quickly and allowing each of their decision makers to have the opportunity to make decisions every possession.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Ime Udoka Makes Interesting Analogy for Rockets' Point Guard Growth

Arguably the biggest issue for the 2025-26 Houston Rockets was the point guard situation. The injury to Fred VanVleet obviously created most of that problem, but even then, the Rockets lacked depth at the position.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Underrated Players the Rockets Should Monitor in NBA Free Agency

The Houston Rockets are entering the offseason with plenty of questions. They had a disappointing 2026 playoffs that ended in the first round for the second straight year, despite high expectations with Kevin Durant on the roster.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Will Amen Thompson's All-Defensive Snub Affect his Contract Extension with the Rockets?

The Houston Rockets are expected to strike a contract extension with Amen Thompson this offseason. The franchise is very high on the 23-year-old, and rightfully so.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Inside the Numbers: How the Rockets Fared in the League's Top Awards

The NBA announced their awards over the last week, as the postseason is winding down and the 2025-26 calendar year is nearing an end. The MVP award went

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Mock Draft: Rockets Land Underrated Wing in Second Round

Next month’s NBA Draft will present a great opportunity for teams to upgrade their rosters with relatively team-friendly contracts. The top of the draft class is rich and loaded with players capable of single-handedly elevating the stakes of a franchise.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / May 28

Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets

The Houston Rockets took a major swing by trading for Kevin Durant. Now, despite the move barely settling in, some around the league are already wondering how long the partnership could actually last.

Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Quiet Offseason Situations That Could Pay Off Big

The best fantasy basketball values usually do not arrive with sirens. They show up quietly. A coach hints at playing faster. A veteran backup leaves in free agency.

Houston Rockets News / The Lead / May 27

The Rockets Have to Swing for Giannis Antetokounmpo

With one stunning blockbuster, the Rockets could stop building toward a window and leap through it. There is a version of this Houston Rockets offseason that looks a lot like the last one.

NBA News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26

James Harden Eyeing a Return to the Houston Rockets?

James Harden is no stranger to switching teams; however, it sounds as if he might be looking to head back to where he spent the majority of his career and had the utmost success.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Rockets’ Kevin Durant moves past Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Stephen Curry in All-NBA history

Kevin Durant just passed three of the greatest players in basketball history. Let that sink in. With his latest All-NBA selection, Durant moved ahead of Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and Stephen Curry on the all-time list, cementing his place among the most decorated players the league has ever seen.

Kevin Durant News / HITC / May 25

Kevin Durant’s historic All-NBA feat adds twist to Rockets future debate

Kevin Durant has reached another individual milestone, even as debate continues over his broader impact. Since leaving Golden State, every stop has come with title expectations and plenty of scrutiny.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / May 21

The NBA will never be the same after Victor Wembanyama’s masterpiece

There are nights when you watch an NBA playoff game and you can literally feel the tectonic plates of the league shifting through an individual player's first legendary performance.

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