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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.

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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.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 12

One Area Reed Sheppard Exceled in This Season, and One Area He Struggled

The Houston Rockets were among the busiest teams in the league in the first round until the last NBA draft. From 2021 to 2024, the Rockets had seven picks in the top 20, with four of them coming in the top four of the lottery.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 12

Three Teams Rockets Fans Should Pay Most Attention to This NBA Offseason

Even with the NBA Finals still going, the offseason rumors are in full effect with 28 teams eagerly waiting to see who strikes first. This summer could bring monumental movement around the league with stars being traded, free agent departures and more.

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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?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 12

The Rockets' Blown Lead vs the Knicks In Regular Season Looks Different Now

Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals will go down as one of the greatest NBA games in recent history. The New York Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in Finals history, overcoming a huge 29-point deficit in the third quarter and won 107-106 in front of a legendary Madison Square Garden crowd to go up 3-1 in the series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 10

Where the Rockets' New Primary Uniforms Rank in Team History

The Houston Rockets will be looking different on the court next season. The organization went through a full rebrand last week where a new logo and three new uniforms were unveiled.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 10

Stephon Castle 'Sent Signals' During Draft to Avoid Rockets

The current iteration of the Houston Rockets is comprised of a litany of young prospects, with a blend of proven veterans with championships on their resume, like Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet and Jeff Green.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 10

As the Rest of the NBA Elevates, Time is Ticking for the Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets didn't have a title window before the arrival of Kevin Durant. They were comfortable in watching a rotation almost entirely made up of young talent develop and compete, but after a first-round playoff exit in 2025, something had to evolve.

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

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 10

What a Houston Rockets-Fred VanVleet Contract Restructure Could Look Like

The NBA's early offseason stage poses plenty of questions for the Houston Rockets. They'll have to navigate the direction of this franchise after a disappointing first-round exit for the second year in a row.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 9

Ime Udoka Broke Down the Rockets' Struggles At Point Guard This Past Season

The Houston Rockets must get better and find a strong solution for the point guard situation in order to be true contenders next season. It's expected to improve tremendously with the return of veteran Fred VanVleet to the starting lineup.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 9

Rockets' Kevin Durant's PSG KD 6 Shoe to Release in Fall

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant's NBA playing days are winding down. Which feels like a strange thing to say following Durant's debut season with the Rockets in 2025-26.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 9

The One Good and One Bad Part of Amen Thompson’s Game This Season

The Houston Rockets finished their season over a month ago with another first round loss this time at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. The loss was the Rockets second straight first round loss after several seasons of being in the lottery as they rebuilt their roster basically from the ground up.

Ime Udoka News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 9

NBA Finals Dispelling Rockets' Ime Udoka's Theory About Duplicate Skillsets

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka took the podium following the Rockets' disappointing postseason exit to the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and commented about the construction of Houston’s roster.

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.

Houston Rockets 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.