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Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 26
Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Reveals Plan for Starting Point Guard
Continuing to make progress in his recovery from a season-ending ACL injury, Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is gearing up to make his return to the court.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 26
Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. Talks Overcoming Young Team Narrative And First-Round Exit Frustrations
The Rockets began their training camp on September 23, following their media day. After the first two days of training, Jabari Smith Jr. spoke to the media scrum at the facility, describing what the first two days of camp had been like and referencing his takeaways from last season.
Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 25
Ime Udoka Explains Former Knicks Coach's Visit to Rockets Training Camp
Houston Rockets training camp started earlier this week, giving the Rockets a chance to acclimate before the start of preseason action in early October.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / September 25
Considering Some Rockets Media Day Comments 
A new season is almost upon us, and for that I am very grateful. The Rockets held their 2026-7 season Media Day on Wednesday. It’s fun, you get to see the players, see the new uniforms (a welcome return to a a modified Catsup and Mustard!), and hear what the coaches, management and players have to say about the upcoming season.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25
Things get interesting when Amen, Ausar Thompson play who’s better?
Twin brothers Ausar and Amen Thompson have been closely linked since being drafted by the Rockets and Pistons in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 25
Amen Thompson Can Become NBA Superstar By Reaching This Goal
Amen Thompson is set to be a central piece of the Houston Rockets’ long-term plans. Earlier this month, Thompson signed a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the franchise.
NBA 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 / Houston Rockets on SI / September 24
Amen Thompson Has Extra Motivation Entering New Rockets Season
Amen Thompson could have walked into Houston Rockets Media Day talking about everything he accomplished last season. Instead, he focused on where he still needs to get better.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Rockets star Reed Sheppard’s latest social media move shows he’s fully embracing Jack Black’s Nacho Libre look
It appears that Reed Sheppard is embracing the Nacho Libre comparisons after the Houston Rockets star made a move on social media to prove it. Sheppard has changed his profile picture on Instagram to a photo of Jack Black as Nacho Libre.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 24
Ime Udoka Reveals How Fred VanVleet’s Return Will Affect Kevin Durant And Alperen Sengun On Offense
The Houston Rockets are shaping up to be an interesting team heading into the 2026-27 season. While the core is largely the same, with Kevin Durant‘s veteran experience supporting the young trio of Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet‘s return should add another dimension to the team’s structure.
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 / EssentiallySports / September 24
'It’s Definitely Levels to This': 6″2 Rockets Rookie Gets a Reality Check After First Practice With Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant has barely begun his Houston Rockets chapter. But one of the team’s newest players has already learned how different the NBA can feel from the college game.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 24
Charles Barkley Calls Out Rockets’ Leadership, Victor Wembanyama’s Disrespectful NBA Finals Gesture
Charles Barkley recently sat down for an interview with Casino Guru’s Kyle Odegard, in which they partly discussed Texas-based NBA teams, including the NBA legend’s former team, the Houston Rockets, and where they stand in the Western Conference.
Marcus Smart News / HITC / September 24
‘Way worse than…’ Marcus Smart calls out ‘disrespectful’ LA Lakers offer after joining Rockets
Marcus Smart claims he felt disrespected by the Los Angeles Lakers’ contract offer, which led to him joining the Houston Rockets in free agency instead.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 24
Kevin Durant Claps Back After Iman Shumpert Criticizes His Warriors Decision Again: ‘Pull Ya Panties Up’
Kevin Durant and Iman Shumpert have been engaged in a heated back-and-forth about the 37-year-old superstar’s 2016 move to the Warriors. Shumpert once again called out Durant during his recent appearance on the Gil’s Arena show and compared it to a robbery.
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.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
Watch Kevin Durant’s hilarious reaction to Amen Thompson’s Media Day session
It was encouraging to see Kevin Durant having fun at the Houston Rockets Media Day. Durant’s cheerfulness was a good omen, especially after his first season with the Rockets did not end as well as he had hoped.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Marcus Smart says the Lakers disrespected him
Marcus Smart clearly has no love lost for his former team. The new Houston Rockets guard Smart spoke this week in an interview to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle.
Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
First look at Fred VanVleet in Rockets training camp after ACL injury
The Houston Rockets have gotten their training camp underway this week as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Rockets will be getting point guard Fred VanVleet back this season after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn ACL injury suffered just prior to the start of that campaign.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Steven Adams sees a bizarre culprit that will affect the NBA
Steven Adams isn’t John Nash, but he just floated a wild game theory – sort of. During the Houston Rockets’ media day on Tuesday, the veteran NBA big man seemingly sent a warning not just to the NBA but also to the NFL about a possible decline in overall performance come November.
Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Amen Thompson reveals first purchase after signing a stunning contract
Amen Thompson is now hundreds of millions richer after landing a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, but you wouldn’t know it from the first item he bought with that money.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / September 23
‘I want to…’ Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals ‘best in the NBA’ goal
Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star team in consecutive years, but his ambition is much greater. The Houston Rockets have enjoyed some excellent NBA regular seasons recently.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / September 23
Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization.
Fred VanVleet News / TWSN / September 22
Houston Rockets Receive Massive Fred VanVleet Injury Update Before Training Camp
Ahead of the 2026 NBA season getting underway, the Houston Rockets have received encouraging news ahead of the season. Head coach Ime Udoka announced that
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
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