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Three Prospects the Rockets Could Trade Into the First Round for

The Rockets don’t currently own their first-round pick at the 2026 NBA Draft, but are still in need of several things moving into next season. The first of which is more guard help.

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What Does Success Look Like For Each Of The Rockets' Rotation Players?

The Houston Rockets seem to be running it back, bringing some veterans back from injury to reintegrate with the rest of the young players who they hope will be on the rise next season.

Steven Adams News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Rockets' Steven Adams Makes Appearance During Thunder-Spurs Game 7

It's been said that the best two words in sports are Game 7. And the last one between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder proved the old adage to be true.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

Mock Trade: Rockets Make Deal with Celtics for Jaylen Brown

Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka has illustrated somewhat of a pattern of targeting former players of his to join the Rockets. We've heard about Houston

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 1

The Rockets' Key Questions and Needs Heading into Next Season

The Houston Rockets have an intriguing offseason on their hands and will have to make some important decisions in order to try and reestablish themselves as contenders.

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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 / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Can The Rockets Catch Up To The West's Best?

The Western Conference Finals are officially over; the Houston Rockets and the rest of the NBA world just finished watching what it looks like for two elite teams to play at the highest level with some of the highest stakes possible in the sport.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Grading the Kevin Durant Trade One Year Later: Suns Surprise, Rockets Puzzle

One year ago, the basketball world was laughing at the Phoenix Suns for trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. But it wasn't because they parted ways with the now-37-year-old; it was what they got in return.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Mock Trade: Rockets Land All-NBA Wing in Four-Team Deal

The Houston Rockets are rumored to be interested in acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics. Granted, the Rockets have been linked to a myriad of superstars.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Rockets' Potential Target Withdraws from Draft, Announces Return to College

The 2026 NBA Draft is nearing. We've got about three more weeks before the draft starts. Well, at least until the first round starts, as the first round and second round will be held on different days, much like the NFL format, although they have more rounds than the NBA's draft.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 31

Amen Thompson's Rockets Contract Extension Widely Expected To Be Significant

The Houston Rockets are still loaded with plenty of young talent. Among them, arguably the player with the most potential is guard Amen Thompson. The former fourth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Thompson was viewed as a project who could develop into a special player.

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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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

The Rockets may not get a Chance at Donovan Mitchell This Summer

The Houston Rockets were marred by injuries in 2025-26, as Fred VanVleet missed the entire season due to a torn ACL. There had been talk about VanVleet making a return for the playoffs, which was mainly sparked by VanVleet himself.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

The Door is Seemingly Slammed Shut on a James Harden Reunion with the Rockets

The Houston Rockets received a significant amount of criticism for keeping the roster intact this past season. To many, the Rockets were a point guard away from being a legitimate contending team.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Rockets' Kevin Durant's KD 19 'Field Purple' Colorway to Release June 17th

Kevin Durant’s debut season with the Houston Rockets was largely a success. Durant finished fourth in scoring (specifically from a total points perspective) and posted a 64.1 percent true shooting clip – well above league average.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Shooting Is Priority No. 1 For The Rockets

The Houston Rockets have a glaring weakness that separates them from the top tier teams in the NBA. Most of the top teams have at least a few elite shooters who can knock down three-point shots at a high rate.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Two Sleeper Point Guard Trades for the Houston Rockets This NBA Offseason

The Houston Rockets have enormous decisions to make this NBA offseason, but the ultimate goal is to jump into title contention. They'll have to figure out how to fix their weaknesses, but the biggest positional disparity comes at the point guard position.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta Strikes Major Deal to Acquire Caesar's Entertainment

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has grown his business portfolio quite significantly, of late. This month, Fertitta was granted team ownership of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, as the governing board of both the WNBA and NBA officially approved the purchase.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / May 30

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.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 30

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.

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.

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.