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Rockets Can Solve Point Guard Problem With Bold Kyrie Irving Trade

Even though Fred VanVleet will return to the Houston Rockets next season, there are still questions regarding the point guard room. VanVleet missed the entire season last year after he suffered a torn ACL.

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Kevin Durant trade speculation swirling around Rockets

Just one year after the Houston Rockets acquired Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade, the future Hall of Famer has once again become the subject of trade speculation.

Kevin Durant News / The Spun / July 3

'Serious' Suitor Has Emerged For Kevin Durant Trade

While there's plenty of buzz surrounding LeBron James and his future in the NBA, it sounds like Kevin Durant could be on the move yet again. Durant just spent the 2025-26 season with the Houston Rockets, averaging 26.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

Rockets lose a Kevin Durant favorite in free agency

Kevin Durant is losing a compadre amid growing rumors over his future with the Houston Rockets. Veteran NBA forward Josh Okogie is leaving the Rockets in free agency to sign with the Utah Jazz, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Friday.

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The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

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Josh Okogie News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz

Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal features a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / July 3

Houston Rockets trade Dorian Finney-Smith to Charlotte Hornets

The Houston Rockets are remaking their roster and seeking improved financial flexibility, which is why Dorian Finney-Smith will suit up with the Charlotte Hornets in 2026-27 instead of returning for Year 2 of a four-year, $53 million deal inked last offseason.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3

1 team has pursued a Kevin Durant trade

The Houston Rockets have shown no indication that they are looking to trade Kevin Durant, but one team has made it clear that they would be interested if that changes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Five best signings of NBA free agency

Here's a look at the five best signings of free agency so far.

Five worst signings of free agency

Celtics make under-the-radar quality move to retain Neemias Queta

Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

One team has pursued a Durant trade

Father knows best: Tim Hardaway Sr. denies son's request

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / July 3

Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

Durant still has two years left in his contract, including a player option for next year.

Reports: Rockets F Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5M contract

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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.

Dorian Finney-Smith News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Rockets To Trade Finney-Smith, Three Second-Round Picks To Hornets

The Rockets and Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to Charlotte, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).