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What Lessons Should the Rockets Take From the Finals Teams

The Houston Rockets have been watching the playoffs for the last month after suffering their second straight first-round loss. After several seasons of not making the playoffs and picking lottery picks, the Rockets are no longer just happy being a playoff team.

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Rockets Could use 2026 NBA Draft as Insurance for Next Season

Having seen a rather disappointing season that ended in a first-round exit, the Houston Rockets now look to a pivotal offseason. The Rockets will undoubtedly undergo change this offseason, with a variety of decisions needing to be made.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

Mock Draft: Rockets Draft Unheralded All-Sun Belt Forward in Second Round

Houston Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone expressed a desire to bolster the back end of the roster at his end of season press conference. Stone sat alongside Rockets coach Ime Udoka and the two agreed that the Rockets' best chance of improvement year over year will come by way of internal development.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

Is There A Path To Contention For The Rockets Current Core?

The teams competing in the NBA Finals are putting on a display of high-level basketball that has given the New York Knicks an early advantage in the series over the San Antonio Spurs.

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The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

The Knicks Just Joined the Rockets in This Impressive NBA Finals Category

The 2026 NBA Finals have had a special feeling so far. The first two games of the series have been absolute nail-biters as the New York Knicks have stunned the San Antonio Spurs on the road in Texas.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

Rockets Could Look to Solve Rim Protection Issue in Draft

The Houston Rockets have holes to fill as it pertains to their roster. The team has blatant needs that were very evident during the team's first round postseason exit against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers.

Robert Horry News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

Rockets Legend, Champion Addresses Backlash from Spurs Fans for Preaching Patience

Robert Horry has entrenched himself into the vortex of NBA legends. He earned the name Big Shot Bob because of his propensity to make game-altering and legacy-defining shots under the brightest lights and biggest stakes.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

Two Factors That Will Define the Houston Rockets' Ceiling Next NBA Season

The Houston Rockets have high hopes for the 2026-27 season, but this offseason will say everything about the direction the organization wants to take. Last year, Rafael Stone and the front office went from strictly building around the young core to 'win now' mode with the acquisition of Kevin Durant.

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.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 6

Should the Rockets Value Depth or Star Power This NBA Offseason?

Decisions, decisions. The Houston Rockets have a list of offseason tasks that will determine their status not just next season, but in the coming years.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 5

The Houston Rockets Recent Second Round History Has Been Minimal at Best

The Houston Rockets, like the other 28 teams that did not reach the conference finals, are already in offseason mode, preparing for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 5

More Details on the Design of the Rockets' New Uniforms and Logo

The legendary ketchup and mustard uniforms are officially back in Houston. On June 4, the Houston Rockets announced an official rebrand of the franchise from the logo to all three of the main uniforms that will be worn starting next season.

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 5

Rockets' Royal Ivey Linked to Mavericks Coaching Vacancy

With each passing year, Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka seems more and more likely to have one of his assistants get promoted to a head coaching position elsewhere around the league.

Kevin Durant News / AirJordanChronicles / June 5

Kevin Durant Ducks Behind Bush to Evade Paparazzi at Nobu Malibu

Kevin Durant has spent years perfecting the art of staying out of the spotlight, but sometimes, a six-foot-eleven man hiding behind a bush makes that harder than it sounds.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 5

Rockets Coach Ben Sullivan is no Longer in Consideration for Blazers Coaching Vacancy

Following the Houston Rockets' early round postseason ouster, Rockets coach Ime Udoka got on the podium and expressed his desire to retain his coaching staff.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Rockets Won't Regret Staying Out of Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

For a long time, the Houston Rockets were loosely linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo as his availability became increasingly clear. This past season, he was nearly traded at the deadline, but after conflicting reports and controversy, he remained in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform when the dust settled.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Rockets Kevin Durant Grades Out as NBA's Second-Most Impactful Offensive Postseason Player

The Houston Rockets' 2025-26 season drew mixed reviews. On the one hand, it feels like the Rockets were a disappointment. They finished with a 52-30 record, identical to the previous season, but dropped to fifth in the standings.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 4

Rockets Linked to All-NBA Wing for the Second Time in a Week

This offseason could see a ton of moving and shaking in the NBA. There's a good chance that a superstar gets dealt. Maybe multiple. Giannis Antetokounmpo's name has been permeating throughout the rumor mill and the Milwaukee Bucks seem ready for a divorce.

Houston Rockets News / Ball Exclusives / June 4