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Marcus Smart News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3
What Marcus Smart Brings to the Houston Rockets on Offense and Defense
Last month, former Defensive Player of The Year Marcus Smart signed a two-year contract with the Houston Rockets worth $13 million. The deal reunites Smart
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 3
Eastern Conference team continues to 'loom large' as potential Kevin Durant suitor
Durant hasn't had the impact the Rockets had hoped, leading to speculation about his future.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3
Where Would Russell Westbrook Fit in the Houston Rockets’ Backcourt?
Following an endorsement from a seven-time NBA All-Star, the Houston Rockets continue to gain traction as a potential playing destination for Russell Westbrook.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / August 3
Baba Oladotun is destined for the Rockets 
Hakeem Olajuwon. The patron saint of Houston Rockets basketball. A man whose legacy is being drafted number one ahead of Michael Jordan, and actually, it wasn’t even that bad of a decision.
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.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 3
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Nets, Julius Randle, Timberwolves
Kevin Durant played 78 games last season at age 37. The Rockets may not want him doing that again. Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists while finishing ninth in MVP voting, but injuries late in the season and playoffs brought his first year in Houston to a premature end.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2
Should Houston Load Manage Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant's first season with the Houston Rockets was technically a success when he was on the floor, giving the Rockets the elite half-court scorer and veteran leader it had been missing.
Russell Westbrook News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 2
7-Time NBA All-Star Endorses Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets
With the Houston Rockets gaining momentum as a playing destination for Russell Westbrook, another former NBA player has added fuel to the fire. Seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson expressed that the Rockets should make an offer to Westbrook.
Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1
Kevin Durant is being linked to 1 possible suitor
Kevin Durant is being monitored by one team for any possible signs of discontent. The Detroit Pistons would “loom large” for the Houston Rockets star Durant if he were ever to ask out of Houston, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Russell Westbrook News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 1
Former NBA Veteran Endorses Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets
The possibility of Russell Westbrook re-joining the Houston Rockets continues to gain momentum. Former Rockets forward Kenny Thomas is the latest figure to speak on the matter. Thomas was selected by the Rockets with the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 31
Warriors won't be denied in their pursuit of another star
LeBron James turned down a chance to join the Golden State Warriors before this year's failed pursuit. Kevin Durant didn't want to return to his old team at the 2025 trade deadline.
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.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 31
Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is wise not to meddle with team
You don’t need to understand basketball to own an NBA team. You need to understand money. How it talks and walks. The mechanisms it uses to make the world go around.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 31
Warriors might be working on bombshell Kevin Durant move
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been left empty-handed (again) and with an aging, brittle roster that may simply not be good enough to compete for a championship.
Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 31
Rockets to host annual back-to-school bash
The Houston Rockets, along with the rest of the NBA, are in the middle of their offseason. Players are doing their individual workouts, coaches are going over their training camp and start-of-season plans, and the front office is, as usual, thinking ahead about how to improve their teams.
Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 31
Exclusive: Rick Barry Talks Kevin Durant’s Legacy and NBA Superteams
Two championship eras of the Golden State Warriors are connected through Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry and Kevin Durant. Decades apart, both players helped deliver championships to Golden State before later joining the Houston Rockets.
Tari Eason News / HITC / July 31
‘Struck me in the face’ – Houston Rockets star Tari Eason files for restraining order against his ex
TMZ has released details of Houston Rockets star Tari Eason applying for a restraining order against an ex, including both violence and property damage.
Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 30
Why adding Marcus Smart is a step in the right direction of reshaping the Rockets’ identity
Veteran guard Marcus Smart proved his worth in his lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers, earning him a pay raise and a reunion with Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka.
Alperen Sengun News / HITC / July 28
Houston Rockets star Alperen Sengun reveals reason he no longer opens X
The social media landscape isn’t always kind to athletes, and Alperen Sengun shared his tough experience on X. Houston Rockets fans had big expectations for their team last season, but Alperen Sengun and his co-stars failed to live up to those.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 27
Jonathan Kuminga's agent has poor recent history with clients
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga spent all of last summer trying to escape the Golden State Warriors before signing a one-year deal with a team option.
Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Jae’Sean Tate To One-Year Contract
The Rockets have re-signed veteran forward Jae’Sean Tate, they announced today in a press release. According to Varun Shankar of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link), Tate received a one-year, minimum-salary contract that includes a partial guarantee.
Isaiah Crawford News / Hoops Rumors / July 23
Rockets Re-Sign Isaiah Crawford
Isaiah Crawford, the last remaining two-way restricted free agent on the market, has officially re-signed with the Rockets, the team announced in a press release.
Chip Engelland News / Hoops Rumors / July 22
Rockets Hiring Chip Engelland As Assistant Coach
Veteran assistant coach Chip Engelland is leaving the Thunder to take a position as an assistant coach with the Rockets under Ime Udoka, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
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