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Rockets Big Board: Top Draft Options at No. 39

The NBA Draft is about to arrive for the Houston Rockets. Although they have no first round pick and did not pick last season, the Rockets will get that opportunity in 2026 with two second round picks towards the start and the end of the round on June 24.

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Rockets have a rich person’s problem

“Is this just not our year?” These are never the words that an NBA fan wants to hear from their general manager. If a team is rebuilding, it goes without saying.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 23

Rockets Legend is Critical of Kevin Durant Following Debut Season with Franchise

San Antonio Spurs superstar French big man Victor Wembanyama has been under scrutiny for the last several weeks. The NBA Finals generated a litany of attention on the league's next big star. Everyone was glued to their screens and/or monitors for Wembanyama's first title chase (and postseason appearance).

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Hoops Wire / June 22

Rockets reportedly willing to entertain trade talks across roster

The Rockets may not be blowing things up. But they also don’t sound like a team that’s interested in standing still. According to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports, Houston has become more open to trade discussions after taking a hard look at where it stands compared to the NBA’s elite teams.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Rockets Reportedly Open To Discussing Nearly Entire Roster

Although Rockets general manager Rafael Stone suggested after the team was eliminated from the playoffs that he was happy with the roster he assembled last season, injuries notwithstanding, evidently that stance changed to some degree after watching the Western Conference and NBA Finals, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Two Prospects the Rockets Should Hope Fall in the 2026 NBA Draft

Barring any trades, the Houston Rockets have two days before they need to make a selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wednesday's second-round slate will see them make two picks at No.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Are The Rockets Asking Too Much Of Their Players?

The Houston Rockets have built a team that has several players who contribute in multiple areas of the court. Whether they are defensive specialists with offensive upside or players with multiple offensive skills, everyone is asked to do several things to help the team win.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Players the Rockets Should Keep an Eye on in the Second Round

The Houston Rockets were a very active team in the NBA draft from 2021 to 2024. After the second-best player in franchise history, James Harden, was shipped out of town, the Rockets went through their worst three-year stretch record-wise in franchise history.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Rockets' Special 2017-18 Team Was Recently Remembered Again for Special Reason

The Houston Rockets are still searching for that first NBA Finals appearance since the 1995 back-to-back championship season. It's been a long time, and the Rockets have gotten very close on a multitude of occasions.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 22

Shams Charania says how Giannis trade could rival complicated Kevin Durant move to Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s drawn-out future could be settled within hours — and the resolution may not be as simple as it first looks. The trade saga has dragged on for more than a year, with a long list of suitors circling the Milwaukee Bucks star.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / June 22

Can Jabari Smith Jr. build on a career season?

Imagine a world where we all had collective amnesia, specifically about the NBA Draft. Weird world, right? How did that happen? It doesn’t matter. Life is the same as before, only nobody knows where any NBA player got drafted.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

The Five Greatest Houston Rockets Draft Picks Since 2000

The Houston Rockets' NBA Draft brilliance doesn't stop at the turn of the century. Their greatest hits certainly include most of their stars from the late '60s onward, but since 2000, the Rockets haven't had any shortage of homegrown stars.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 22

Rockets Boast Just One Player in Latest Top-25 Player Rankings

It's been said before that the Houston Rockets were a relatively top-heavy ball club last season. The Rockets had just one All-NBA player this past season in Kevin Durant. And his placement wasn't much of a debate.

Kevin Durant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22

Kevin Durant reveals blunt ‘underdog’ view of Warriors before joining

Nearly 10 years have passed since Kevin Durant made the league-altering decision to join the Golden State Warriors in free agency. It was an unprecedented

Kawhi Leonard News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Kawhi Leonard Could be Rockets' Most Realistic Star-Level Option this Summer

It's been suggested that the Houston Rockets could have interest in possibly exploring a trade for LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard. Which doesn't seem like a far-fetched idea.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Former Rockets Teammates Clash, Leading to Brawl on Big3 Opening Day

The 2015-16 Houston Rockets were one of the most disappointing ball clubs of James Harden's career. Certainly among any of the Rockets teams that Harden

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / June 21

Under-The-Radar Players The Rockets Could Acquire In 2026-27

The Houston Rockets have made it clear they are operating in win-now mode. After acquiring Kevin Durant last season and pairing him with Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and a talented young core under contract, Houston enters the 2026-27 season with legitimate championship aspirations after a disappointing first-round exit.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 21

Five Greatest NBA Draft Picks in Houston Rockets History

The 2026 NBA Draft is days away, which means it's time to reminisce about the historic brilliance the Houston Rockets have demonstrated over their franchise's history.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 20

Rockets Legend With Some Hilarious Words After Knicks Won NBA Finals

The New York Knicks are currently the kings of the NBA world after they won the 2026 NBA Finals in six games over the San Antonio Spurs. It was a long time coming for the organization and Knicks fans, as New York won its third NBA championship after 53 years.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 19

Houston Rockets take aim at BBC’s World Cup coverage as Houston landscape goes viral

The Houston Rockets have mocked the BBC for an embarrassing mistake during their World Cup 2026 coverage. The BBC have broadcast the United States’ second World Cup match against Australia on Friday.

Tari Eason News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Rockets rumors: Houston free agent gets $75 million prediction

The Houston Rockets have another long-term decision to make in the offseason in addition to Fred VanVleet’s future, as Tari Eason entered restricted free agency on June 30.

Rick Adelman News / The Lead / June 16

Rick Adelman Had a Remarkable Run With the Rockets

Rick Adelman passed away on June 1, 2026, at the age of 79. No cause of death was publicly released. Within hours, tributes came pouring in from everywhere — the responses said a lot about the man, and even more about what he meant to the players who played for him.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Rockets rumors: What Houston isn’t targeting this offseason despite playoff disaster

The Houston Rockets are in the early stages of what could be a highly eventful 2026 offseason for the future direction of the franchise. The Rockets are coming off an ugly first-round playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, a series in which Kevin Durant missed five of the six games.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / June 13

Kyrie Irving to Houston Rockets? The explosive truth behind the endless rumours

The real intrigue around the Kyrie Irving rumours isn’t about him as much as it is about which team’s name has popped up – the Houston Rockets. It’s a notable shift for a team that spent years stockpiling draft picks, developing young players and preaching patience.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

The Houston Rockets keep getting linked to Kyrie Irving for a reason

The most interesting part of the Kyrie Irving rumors has less to do with Irving than with the team attached to them: the Houston Rockets. For years, the Rockets ran their operation like a rebuilding franchise.