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Rockets Given Interesting Grade Regarding Kevin Durant's Contract Extension

The Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant are finally in partnership for the long term, after an offseason centered around concern for a contract extension.

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How Much Did Kevin Durant Sacrifice In $90 Million Extension? Amen Thompson Reacts

Kevin Durant’s manager, Rich Kleiman, confirmed over the weekend that his client had signed a two-year extension with the Houston Rockets. That didn’t come as a surprise, but what did were the financial details.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19

Alperen Sengun's Improved Free-Throw Shooting Is a Great Sign for This Season

Throughout Alperen Sengun's brief NBA career, a few things have been constant. Sengun is showcasing elite post-up moves, excellent playmaking skills not just for a center but for any position, and the ability to rebound against the best front-court players in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Ranks as NBA's 20th-Best Fifth Option

The Houston Rockets have four of their starters solidified. Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Kevin Durant are locks. Rightfully so.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19

Michael Malone expects the Rockets to copy key idea from his Nuggets tenure, ‘What we did in Denver…’

The Houston Rockets had one of the busiest summers in the NBA ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Rockets’ biggest move was the trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, which has transformed them into title contenders.

Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / October 19

Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason

The main talking point of the Houston Rockets’ preseason was, unsurprisingly, the first glimpse of ageless superstar Kevin Durant in Rockets red. The next biggest talking point was probably the play of promising sophomore guard Reed Sheppard.