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Kevin Durant is still an elite forward despite the fact that he will turn 37 in September. Earlier this month, Durant was traded (via the Phoenix Suns) to the Houston Rockets.

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Jalen Green On Playing With Devin Booker: 'We Gon’ Shock The World'

Expectations are low for the new-look Suns next season, but Jalen Green believes looks can be deceiving. Speaking in a recent chat with the media, the young two-way guard opened up on the trade that sent him to Phoenix and offered an optimistic perspective on his developing situation.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Houston Rockets’s biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a clear and ambitious goal: to transform from a promising young core into a legitimate title contender.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Kevin Durant Reveals Big Goal for NBA Career After Rockets Trade

Kevin Durant has been around the NBA block more times than we can count after 18 seasons of breaking ankles, draining clutch threes, hoisting trophies and silencing critics. You’d think a guy with MVPs, Finals rings and All-Star nods piled up like laundry would be content to ride off into the sunset, right?

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Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper

Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Reed Sheppard Talks Kevin Durant, Overall Game in NBA Summer League Interview

Reed Sheppard dominated last year's NBA Summer League. In four games, the No. 3 overall pick averaged 20 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks before being pulled from the lineup for the summer.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Three Free Agents the Rockets can Sign to Fill Out Roster

The Houston Rockets have had a busy offseason, adding Kevin Durant, retaining veterans Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams, extending head coach Ime Udoka and more.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Rockets’ Kevin Durant defends calling out Michael Jordan’s retirements

Newly acquired Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant isn’t taking back what some perceived as a slight to Michael Jordan. On LeBron James and Steve Nash’s ‘Mind the Game’ podcast, Durant said, in regards to the constant commitment of playing professional basketball at an elite level, “Some people say, ‘I wanna go play baseball.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Playmaking Sengun Should Be More Prominent For The Rockets

The most accomplished young player for the Houston Rockets is the first-time All-Star Alperen Sengun, who has elevated his game each season he's been in the league.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Summer League Preview: Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers

Day one of the NBA's Summer League mini-camp is in the books, and as teams prepare for day two, the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers are gearing up to face off in each team's first game in Las Vegas.

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Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / July 11

Kevin Durant Says Michael Jordan Is The GOAT; Reveals He's Got $1 Million Worth Of MJ Shoes

Kevin Durant has recently been forced to defend himself on social media in light of his recent comments about Michael Jordan. While doing so, the Houston Rockets forward has had to reiterate how he believed Jordan was the GOAT while also sharing how he owns $1 million worth of Jordan shoes. Durant tweeted saying: "MJ retired 3 times.

Reed Sheppard News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 11

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Cited as One of Most Intriguing Players in Summer League

On Thursday, the NBA officially kicked off the NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League, giving fans their first look at the league's newest draftees. It's also become commonplace for other players around the league to utilize the Summer League as an opportunity to sharpen their skills, especially if they had a minimal role in their rookie season.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Rockets’ Kevin Durant responds to fans’ claim of Ime Udoka ‘locking him up’

NBA fans were quick to notice Ime Udoka’s approach towards defending Kevin Durant. The new Houston Rockets star caught wind of this, explaining his perspective.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 10

Houston Rockets May Face Difficulties with Guard Depth

When Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone was asked about second-year guard Reed Sheppard, his message was simple. It looks like he'll be getting way more opportunities in year two after a quiet rookie season.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 10

Rockets Expected to Fully Utilize 'Double-Big' Lineups Next Season

This past season, the Houston Rockets made an incredible jump due to multiple factors. Under the core of Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and Amen Thompson, the Rockets made the jump to a 52-30 regular season while snatching up the second seed in the Western Conference.

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 10

Houston Rockets Announce Three Roster Moves

The Houston Rockets will be one of the most high-profile teams heading into the 2025-26 season. On Thursday, the team announced that they had re-signed three of their key players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 6

Wizards get a steal by landing 20-year-old scorer via trade

The Washington Wizards are embracing their rebuild. On Saturday, they acquired Cam Whitmore from the Houston Rockets. Washington sent out two future second-round picks as part of the deal.

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