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Rockets’ Bruce Thornton Is Checking Every Box at NBA Summer League

The Rockets didn’t have a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft. Instead, they traded up as far as they could into the second round to draft Bruce Thornton at pick No.

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Is Alperen Sengun a Championship-Level Core Player?

The Houston Rockets have done a really good job rebuilding their franchise, and they have one of the best young cores in the league. The Rockets' young core is centered around 23-year-old Alperen Sengun.

NBA News / HITC / July 16

Kevin Durant weighs in on where LeBron James should go next amid 2026 NBA free agency

Kevin Durant and LeBron James have shared the NBA stage for the last 20 years, and now Durant is sharing where he wants to see the 41-year-old legend go next.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 15

Why trading for Kevin Durant was the right move

Kevin Durant's first regular season with the Rockets could not have gone much better on the court. The 37-year-old star, acquired in a trade from Phoenix for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick in the draft, authored one of his best seasons since returning from the Achilles tear that cost him the 2019-20 season.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 15

Rockets have to trust the process with Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson

The Houston Rockets’ core is centered around Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, arguably the two best players they have drafted in this current era of the franchise.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Rockets’ Kevin Durant blasts ‘lame’ Colin Cowherd, wants Nick Wright banished from NBA takes

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant put Fox Sports 1’s NBA analysts Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright on blast for their recent takes. This week, Durant attended the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia, but also had time to post his feelings about Cowherd and Wright on social media.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Kevin Durant Speaks On Trash-Talking NBA Fans, Jaylen Brown’s Trade, And LeBron James’ Future

Kevin Durant came out to Philadelphia to watch the MLB All-Star game, where he caught up with John Clark of NBCS. They spoke about the fans in Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown’s trade to the 76ers, and LeBron James’ future.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 14

What will Rockets point guard rotation look like next season?

Bruce Thornton has us acting like Bart Simpson at a whiteboard: “I will not overreact to Summer League. I will not overreact to Summer League. I will not…”.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

Analyzing Reed Sheppard's Fit With Fred VanVleet in the Rockets' Backcourt

The Houston Rockets should have Fred VanVleet at the beginning of next season after he missed all of the previous season with a torn ACL. This will be a huge lift for the Rockets, a team that desperately needed a floor general last year.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

Rockets barely tweaking roster could be Smart move if X-factor pans out

Unless there’s a blockbuster deal in the works, Marcus Smart is going to be the biggest addition the Houston Rockets make this offseason. There’s no shame in running it back if you believe he’s the missing piece and last season’s untimely demise was just the result of injury-related bad luck.

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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.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 13

Fred VanVleet says he's on track for start of 2026-27 season

Rockets general manager Rafael Stone told reporters earlier this week he's optimistic Fred VanVleet will be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season after missing all of last season with a knee injury, and the veteran guard echoed that sentiment in an interview on Saturday night.

Fred VanVleet News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

Fred VanVleet’s injury update at Summer League will leave Rockets fans excited

The Houston Rockets are eyeing an even bigger leap after a breakthrough 2025-26 campaign. The latest update from injured playmaker Fred VanVleet also suggests one of their most important pieces could be back pretty soon.

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Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 12

NBA Polls! Get Your SBN NBA Rockets Results Here!

Polls! America is obsessed with polls. Not Polish people, or metal or wooden tubes that sometimes people writhe upon, but surveys, votes, the heart of the Sports Blog Nation’s Electoral Process.

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 12

How Fred VanVleet's Expected Return to Starting Lineup Impacts Rockets

The Houston Rockets are expected to welcome back one of their most important veterans when the 2026-27 season tips off. According to Houston Chronicle reporter Varun Shankar, "signs point to VanVleet being ready to start for Houston from the jump," This would be a big boost for a young Rockets team who are looking to bounce back after last season.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 11

Let’s Do It Again – Rockets VSL Game Two

Rockets Vs Raptors Time: 8:30 PM CST Watch: Prime Video, not sure if VSL is on SCHN? Location: Vegas And we’re back! NBA Las Vegas Summer League, the NBA’s trade convention plus basketball exhibition rolls on, with the 1-0 Rockets playing the 0-1 Raptors.

Houston Rockets News / NBA Draft on SI / July 11

Rockets May Have Point Guard Solution in Second-Round NBA Draft Pick

Yesterday's slate of NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas provided a lot of interesting and unexpected performances. Outside of the stars (lottery picks), plenty of sleepers, both drafted and undrafted, impressed many with significant production.

Bruce Thornton News / The Dream Shake / July 11

Impressive NBA Summer League debut for Rockets draft pick Bruce Thornton

Friday July 10 marked the start of the Houston Rockets’ Summer League campaign. Unlike previous years, Houston does not have top lottery talent, or even

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / July 10

Rockets Vegas Summer League 2026

Rockets VSL vs Nuggets VSL Time: 5:30 PM CST Watch: ESPN2 Where: Pavillion, Las Vegas, NV Tonight the Houston Rockets begin their 2026 Las Vegas Summer League experience.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / July 10

6 Free Agents The Houston Rockets Should Target To Improve Their Roster

The Houston Rockets have already done most of their expected moves this offseason. Kevin Durant is still in town, Tari Eason was re-signed on a team-friendly deal, Marcus Smart brings another defensive-minded veteran to Ime Udoka‘s rotation, and Bogdan Bogdanovic gives the second unit some shooting.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Rockets Sign Bruce Thornton To Four-Year Contract

Bruce Thornton, the first player selected in the second round of this year’s draft, has officially signed his first NBA contract, the Rockets announced today in a press release.

Josh Okogie News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz

Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal features a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).