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Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / September 23
'Watch Them Plummet': Rockets Center Says Performances of NBA Stars Will Go Down in November Due to One Reason
We got the most realistic warning about the 2026-27 before GTA 6. Thank you, Steven Adams, for that. The Houston Rockets center had the mic at the team’s media day and delivered a league-wide weather forecast, predicting a dramatic drop in performance across professional sports come November.
Alperen Sengun News / HITC / September 23
‘I want to…’ Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals ‘best in the NBA’ goal
Alperen Sengun has been named to the NBA All-Star team in consecutive years, but his ambition is much greater. The Houston Rockets have enjoyed some excellent NBA regular seasons recently.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / September 23
‘Why?’ – Kevin Durant publicly disagrees with Ime Udoka on Houston Rockets decision
The season hasn’t even started, and Kevin Durant has already had a public disagreement with the Houston Rockets and coach Ime Udoka. After leading the Houston Rockets to 52 wins last season despite his age and injury problems, Kevin Durant’s hunger is still showing no signs of subsiding.
The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / September 23
Kevin Durant: Not thinking about retirement or final NBA stop
Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t ready to say Houston will be his final NBA stop. He also doesn’t sound like someone preparing to retire anytime soon. Durant was asked during Houston’s media day whether he has considered finishing his career with the organization.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Steven Adams News / HITC / September 23
Steven Adams says NBA players’ performances will drop in November when GTA 6 is released
Houston Rockets big man Steven Adams has pointed to the highly anticipated video game release as something that might affect NBA stars. It has been 13 years since the last Grand Theft Auto game was released.
Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 23
Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. Reveal Bold Takeaways From Rockets’ Loss To Lakers In 2026 Playoffs
Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. hosted press conferences on the Rockets’ media day (September 22), where they discussed key takeaways from their first-round exit to the Lakers in the 2026 playoffs.
Houston Rockets News / HerSportsNation / September 23
Kevin Durant praises WNBA growth over years despite drama
At Houston Rockets media day on Tuesday, one of the NBA’s biggest stars used his platform to shut down a heated debate and redirect the conversation entirely.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 23
Amen Thompson Discusses Thompson Twins’ $363 Million Extension And Not Deserving All-Defensive Honors
Amen Thompson recently addressed a press conference during the Rockets’ media day ahead of the 2026-27 season, where he spoke about several things, including
Fred VanVleet News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Fred VanVleet Opens Up On Expectations For Rockets And Current Health Status Ahead Of New Season
Veteran guard Fred VanVleet hasn’t played in over one full season since tearing his ACL last September. At 32, there are real concerns that VanVleet’s best days are already behind him, but hope remains strong for both his future and the Rockets’.
Houston Rockets News / EssentiallySports / September 23
'I Was Not Able to Walk': Kevin Durant’s Teammate Reveals Aftermath of Brutal ACL Tear After Yearlong Absence
The Rockets entered last season expecting to take another step after adding Kevin Durant. Instead, injuries disrupted those plans. Fred VanVleet missed the entire season after tearing his ACL, while Steven Adams later suffered an injury that ended his campaign.
Ime Udoka News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Ime Udoka Admits Rockets ‘Plateaued’ Last Season, Sets Bold Expectations For 2026-27
The Houston Rockets’ head coach, Ime Udoka, spoke at the season’s introductory press conference tonight during the team’s media day. Reflecting on the
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
Marcus Smart warns teams with ‘scary’ 2026-27 Houston outlook
Marcus Smart is officially a member of the Houston Rockets and recently had his introductory press conference on Tuesday. The former Defensive Player of the Year spoke about the Houston Rockets’ potential last season as a competitor and now, as a member of the squad.
Houston Rockets News / HITC / September 22
Amen Thompson names the first thing he bought with his new $208m Rockets contract
Amen Thompson is now $208 million richer after signing an extension in Houston. Amen Thompson secured his long-term future in Houston by signing a massive five-year, $208 million rookie extension with the Rockets.
Kevin Durant News / HITC / September 22
Kevin Durant reveals how he really feels about the current state of the WNBA
The WNBA is even catching the eyes of NBA superstars, with Kevin Durant weighing in. With the WNBA pulling in eyes like never before, not all of it is about basketball.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22
Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer
Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / September 13
Rockets Notes: VanVleet, Thompson, Engelland, More
Rockets head coach Ime Udoka recently gave an encouraging health update on Fred VanVleet, who’s in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered a year ago, according to Brian Barefield of Big Sarge Media (Twitter video link).
Amen Thompson News / Yardbarker / September 3
Rockets secured a stunning bargain with Amen Thompson deal
The most impressive part about this new deal is the fact that the franchise will get to savor their young star for the foreseeable future without having to pay the usual premium which other players of his caliber demand nowadays.
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