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NBA's Anti-Tanking Draft Lottery Rules Couldn't Come at a Better Time for Rockets

The NBA's new anti-tanking rules have been all the buzz right now outside of the playoffs. For the 27 other teams not competing, this is a major headline to watch, regardless of who is rebuilding and who isn't.

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Where Rockets Tari Eason ranks among top free agents

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason is a free agent for the first time in his career. The former first-round pick out of LSU has grown in each of his four seasons with the Rockets.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's 'Night Vision' KD 6 Colorway

Houston Rockets superstar forward Kevin Durant has had a rather successful business partnership with Nike, as he’s currently the second-longest tenured NBA athlete on the label, behind just Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

The Rockets Must Reestablish Their Elite Defensive Identity

The Houston Rockets returned to competitiveness by becoming one of the league's best defenses and rebounding units. This helped them even when their offense wasn't able to match their defensive performance.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Short Term Deal Could be the Answer for Amen Thompson and Rockets

Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets have a bit of a conundrum on their hands. Thompson is eligible for a new deal this summer and he’s eligible for a deal worth $251 million in total, which would comprise 25 percent of the overall salary cap.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Mock Draft: Rockets Get Impact Player In Second Round

The Houston Rockets’ roster has been comprised of wing players over the last several seasons. Well, really ever since the arrival of coach Ime Udoka. It’s no secret that Udoka values and covets wings who provide length.

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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 / The Dream Shake / May 29

The NBA’s tanking reforms are unfair (no matter how they affect the Rockets)

In recent years, I’ve come to wonder whether I’m on the autism spectrum. Then again, I kind of think everyone’s on the spectrum now. That could be selection bias – I’m mildly autistic, so I gravitate to mildly autistic people.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Bucks Giannis Antetokoumpo Cites Rockets' Kevin Durant as Best Scorer Ever

Kevin Durant showed no signs of slippage this past season with the Houston Rockets. Durant finished with the sixth-most 30-point games, while averaging

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 29

Rockets Hint at Potential New Uniforms on Social Media That Are a Fan Favorite

The Houston Rockets look to be potentially making changes to their uniforms. There have been a variety of throwback uniforms released over the years and new additions to the City Connect style, but none of those have become a new primary uniform.

Tari Eason News / Fadeaway World / May 29

6 Restricted Free Agents Who Could Change Teams This Offseason

Restricted free agency is not always the loudest part of the offseason, but it can become one of the most difficult areas for front offices. Several teams have young players they want to keep, but the second apron, luxury tax, and long-term salary structure can change the decision fast.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 29

What a Kyrie Irving trade looks like for Rockets

The Houston Rockets are being floated as a team to watch in the blockbuster trade market this offseason. Last summer, the Rockets traded for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, acquiring him for Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the number 10 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, which was used to select Khaman Maluach out of Duke.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Celtics Star, NBA Champion Should Become the Rockets' Clear Offseason Target

The offseason rumors are heating up before the NBA Finals even kick off. With 27 of the 30 teams beginning their summer sooner than they hoped, there's already plenty of speculation regarding star movement and blockbuster deals that could go down.

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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.

Josh Okogie News / The Dream Shake / May 28

Should Rockets re-sign Josh Okogie?

The Houston Rockets are evaluating their future when it comes to veteran shooting guard Josh Okogie. Okogie, 27, signed with the Rockets on a one-year minimum deal in the offseason and turned out to be a bargain for the team.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 28

Inside the Numbers: How the Rockets Fared in the League's Top Awards

The NBA announced their awards over the last week, as the postseason is winding down and the 2025-26 calendar year is nearing an end. The MVP award went

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Mock Draft: Rockets Land Underrated Wing in Second Round

Next month’s NBA Draft will present a great opportunity for teams to upgrade their rosters with relatively team-friendly contracts. The top of the draft class is rich and loaded with players capable of single-handedly elevating the stakes of a franchise.

Kevin Durant News / Hoops Wire / May 28

Kevin Durant already facing trade speculation after one year with Rockets

The Houston Rockets took a major swing by trading for Kevin Durant. Now, despite the move barely settling in, some around the league are already wondering how long the partnership could actually last.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27

Depth Vs Stardom: What Should Be The Rockets' Priority?

The Houston Rockets are moving into the offseason with at least some knowledge of what needs to be different for next season. They need better outcomes from their young players, and they need more shooters on the team to help space the floor.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 27

Rockets tease new throwback uniforms

The Houston Rockets could look a little different next season, and that isn’t just the players on the roster. On social media this week, the Rockets have teased a new look for their jerseys coming soon.

Tari Eason News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Quiet Offseason Situations That Could Pay Off Big

The best fantasy basketball values usually do not arrive with sirens. They show up quietly. A coach hints at playing faster. A veteran backup leaves in free agency.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27

NBA Western Conference Finals Expose What the Rockets Are Missing

There is a clear gap right now between the top two teams in the Western Conference and the rest of the competition. It seems like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are on another level.

Houston Rockets News / The Lead / May 27

The Rockets Have to Swing for Giannis Antetokounmpo

With one stunning blockbuster, the Rockets could stop building toward a window and leap through it. There is a version of this Houston Rockets offseason that looks a lot like the last one.

James Harden News / Trade Talk Sports / May 26

James Harden Eyeing a Return to the Houston Rockets?

James Harden is no stranger to switching teams; however, it sounds as if he might be looking to head back to where he spent the majority of his career and had the utmost success.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 25

Rockets’ Kevin Durant moves past Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Stephen Curry in All-NBA history

Kevin Durant just passed three of the greatest players in basketball history. Let that sink in. With his latest All-NBA selection, Durant moved ahead of Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, and Stephen Curry on the all-time list, cementing his place among the most decorated players the league has ever seen.

Kevin Durant News / HITC / May 25

Kevin Durant’s historic All-NBA feat adds twist to Rockets future debate

Kevin Durant has reached another individual milestone, even as debate continues over his broader impact. Since leaving Golden State, every stop has come with title expectations and plenty of scrutiny.

Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / May 21

The NBA will never be the same after Victor Wembanyama’s masterpiece

There are nights when you watch an NBA playoff game and you can literally feel the tectonic plates of the league shifting through an individual player's first legendary performance.

Excited Magic Johnson compares Victor Wembanyama to Steph Curry

Lakers' LeBron James outlines timeline for deciding plans for this upcoming season

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