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How Fred VanVleet's Expected Return to Starting Lineup Impacts Rockets

The Houston Rockets are expected to welcome back one of their most important veterans when the 2026-27 season tips off. According to Houston Chronicle reporter Varun Shankar, "signs point to VanVleet being ready to start for Houston from the jump," This would be a big boost for a young Rockets team who are looking to bounce back after last season.

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Let’s Do It Again – Rockets VSL Game Two

Rockets Vs Raptors Time: 8:30 PM CST Watch: Prime Video, not sure if VSL is on SCHN? Location: Vegas And we’re back! NBA Las Vegas Summer League, the NBA’s trade convention plus basketball exhibition rolls on, with the 1-0 Rockets playing the 0-1 Raptors.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 11

Rockets May Have Point Guard Solution in Second-Round NBA Draft Pick

Yesterday's slate of NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas provided a lot of interesting and unexpected performances. Outside of the stars (lottery picks), plenty of sleepers, both drafted and undrafted, impressed many with significant production.

Bruce Thornton News / The Dream Shake / July 11

Impressive NBA Summer League debut for Rockets draft pick Bruce Thornton

Friday July 10 marked the start of the Houston Rockets’ Summer League campaign. Unlike previous years, Houston does not have top lottery talent, or even

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 10

Rockets Vegas Summer League 2026

Rockets VSL vs Nuggets VSL Time: 5:30 PM CST Watch: ESPN2 Where: Pavillion, Las Vegas, NV Tonight the Houston Rockets begin their 2026 Las Vegas Summer League experience.

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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.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 10

Amen Thompson Is the Future of the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are a very talented team with a ton of potential. The roster is built around young homegrown players and savvy veterans. The Rockets have had a relatively quiet offseason, and one question has begun to surface.

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.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

Rockets’ biggest mistake so far in 2026 NBA free agency

During the summer of 2025, the Houston Rockets made the biggest move of the offseason. They partook in the biggest trade of all time, a seven-team deal that landed them Kevin Durant.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 9

Should Kevin Durant lead the 2026-27 Rockets or is it time to move on?

Is Kevin Durant worth handing the keys over to lead the 2026-27 Rockets given the rollercoaster-like feel to his first season in Houston? There’s no question that the on-court results Durant, who turns 38 years old on Sept.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 8

Could Kevin Durant be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?

Durant's first season in Houston was a disappointment. Could he be the next NBA superstar to be on the move?

Larry Nance Jr. inks deal with Pacers

Celtics' stance on Jayson Tatum trade revealed amid inquiries

Tatum speaks on Jaylen Brown trade after unflattering report emerges

Lakers may have to get creative to land Jonathan Kuminga

Full details emerge on a six-team NBA blockbuster trade

Gary Trent Jr. News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 7

Gary Trent Jr. Makes Sense for Rockets for Shooting Depth

The Houston Rockets still need to address a few areas this offseason before they begin training camp later this summer. The Houston Rockets need to add another proven shooter and scorer.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Rockets Sign Bruce Thornton To Four-Year Contract

Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release.

DeMar DeRozan News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 6

Rockets Should Target DeMar DeRozan After Kings Waive Six-Time All-Star

The Houston Rockets are looking to get back into contention after a disappointing season. The Rockets need to maximize their window around Kevin Durant.

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 5

Why the Rockets Should Pursue a Trey Murphy III Trade This Summer

The Houston Rockets recently re-signed free agent Tari Eason to a lucrative deal, and yet he seems unhappy. Tari Eason agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million fully guaranteed contract to remain with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 5

There might be a front-runner for a Kevin Durant trade

The Houston Rockets' postseason failure could lead to a major locker room shake-up.

Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

Five best signings of NBA free agency

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 4

Rockets Can Solve Point Guard Problem With Bold Kyrie Irving Trade

Even though Fred VanVleet will return to the Houston Rockets next season, there are still questions regarding the point guard room. VanVleet missed the entire season last year after he suffered a torn ACL.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4

Kevin Durant trade speculation swirling around Rockets

Just one year after the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade, the future Hall of Famer has once again become the subject of trade speculation.

Josh Okogie News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz

Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal features a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3