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Rockets May Not Have a Chance at Kyrie Irving, After All

The 2026 NBA Finals have illustrated just how far away the Houston Rockets are from being legitimate title contenders. The Rockets are in dire need of ball handlers, which both the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have plenty of.

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Rockets' Forward Kevin Durant's Orange Crush KD 19 Releases

Kevin Durant's debut season with the Houston Rockets was easily one of the best single season performances in franchise history. Durant helped the Rockets overcome the losses of Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams and helped lead the ball club to yet another 50-win season -- their second such finish in as many years.

James Harden News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 13

Rockets Legend James Harden Arrested on Weapons Charges in Houston

James Harden loves the city of Houston. That much is known. Understandably, as it's the birthplace of his NBA superstardom. Former long-time Rockets front

Kyrie Irving News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 13

Rockets Yet to Contact Mavericks About Kyrie Irving's Availability

The Houston Rockets' season ended in major disappointment, as the team was unable to defeat an injury-hampered version of the Los Angeles Lakers. We'd heard that Houston was vying for a date with the Lakers and we'd seen the Rockets dominate the Lakers on Christmas Day.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Reed Sheppard News / The Dream Shake / June 13

Rockets made the right choice with Reed Sheppard

In 2026, the internet is largely built around the “gotcha”. It’s chess. The goal is to corner the opponent into a logical error. Identify the error, and bask in the incandescent warmth of looking smart on the internet.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 12

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players Who Need Their Teams to Stand Pat This Summer

We talk a lot this time of year about the teams who are going to be aggressive during the NBA Draft and the opening of free agency. But there is an underrated power in offseason stability, and it can have a ripple effect on next season’s fantasy basketball rosters.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 12

Rockets' 2018 Collapse Ranks as Top-15 Postseason Meltdown of the Century

The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks gave basketball enthusiasts and sports fans a game to remember in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs jumped out to a insurmountable lead, taking a 29-point scoring chokehold by the end of the first half, with a 76-49 scoring advantage. Many turned the game off, at that point.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 12

Former Rockets Star Unloads on Spurs Following Game 4 Meltdown

Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals was one for the ages. Sports fans and basketball enthusiasts alike received a real treat. We all want to see a tightly contested game.

Stephon Castle News / The Dream Shake / June 11

Stephon Castle and what could have been for the Rockets

Sometimes it feels like the media likes to just kick Houston Rockets fans while they’re down, and Tuesday and Wednesday were no different. I was just minding

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

The Rockets Need More Ball Handlers to Succeed

The New York Knicks completed a highly improbable and unlikely to be repeated comeback in the NBA Finals. The comeback was spurred on by a necessary coaching adjustment, throwing in Jose Alvarado to support Jalen Brunson with ball handling against pressure and movement to force the defense into difficult positions.

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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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

The Rockets' Chances of Landing Giannis Antetokounmpo Have Been Eradicated

The Houston Rockets have been linked to a litany of superstars, heading into this offseason. The Rockets were upended by the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round of the postseason, giving a visual of just how far away the Rockets are from making a championship push.

Jabari Smith News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

One Area Jabari Smith Excelled in This Season, and One Area He Struggled

The Houston Rockets, despite trading for a 36-year-old at the time, Kevin Durant, were still one of the youngest teams in the NBA in 2025-26. Even though the Rockets had to trade a 22-year-old Jalen Green, they still have the majority of young players in their rotation.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

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Patrick Ewing News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

Rockets Legend Says Franchise Outlook could be Different if Patrick Ewing had Help

The New York Knicks gave the San Antonio Spurs a brutal death knell in Game 4 of this year's NBA Finals. Prior to that, it was believed that the series could go either way.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

Rockets Need Alperen Sengun to Unlock His Full Potential Next Season

An NBA outsider would probably look at Alperen Sengun's stats and wonder where all of this criticism came from. 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists for a playoff team at 23 years old is excellent on the surface.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

Rockets Projected to Take Big Ten Stars in Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and for most Houston Rockets fans, that may not mean much considering they don't own their first-round pick.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 10

Can The Rockets Trust Their Vets To Return At The Same Level?

The Houston Rockets are placing significant emphasis on the returning vets playing a large role in their success this season. Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams, and Kevin Durant each faced injury at some point during the season.

Kyrie Irving News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 10

Mock Trade: Rockets Land Kyrie Irving in Deal with In-state Rival

The 2025-26 iteration of the Houston Rockets had major deficits on the offensive end of the floor. Which seems preposterous to think about, especially

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 9

Victor Wembanyama joins elite company in Spurs' Game 3 win

Victor Wembanyama joins elite NBA Finals company in Spurs' Game 3 win

For the San Antonio Spurs to beat the New York Knicks and get back in the series, Victor Wembanyama had to be at his best. And when called upon, Wembanyama

Winners, losers from NBA Finals Game 3: Spurs get first win of series

Victor Wembanyama was drawing at Gramercy Park in New York before Game 3

Victor Wembanyama is going viral for what he said after Game 2 loss to Knicks

Landry Shamet is Knicks' secret fifth starter

The 'NBA active 50-point scorers' quiz

Houston Rockets News / The Lead / June 8

Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Houston Rockets’ window is open. Two second-round picks won’t close it — but the right selections could sharpen the edge. The Rockets were supposed to take a step forward this season.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6

Kevin Durant tried playing hide-and-seek with paparazzi

Kevin Durant turned a simple dinner outing into an impromptu game of hide-and-seek with the paparazzi, though his towering frame made victory unlikely.

Kevin Durant News / HITC / June 5

Kevin Durant used a hilarious tactic to hide from paparazzi after being spotted with an unidentified woman

Kevin Durant found a surprisingly funny way to dodge attention after being spotted leaving Nobu Malibu with an unidentified woman. The Houston Rockets star was seen outside the Los Angeles restaurant this week, where cameras caught him trying to stay out of sight.