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Should Rockets Center Alperen Sengun Be Safe from Trade Talks?

Although the Houston Rockets made the NBA Playoffs for the second straight season, there remain more questions and concerns going forward than ever with the team under coach Ime Udoka.

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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.

Tari Eason News / The Dream Shake / May 25

Should the Rockets pay Tari Eason?

The Houston Rockets have an identity. They may not have much else. You may not like that identity. You still can’t deny its existence. When rival fans think of the Rockets, they have a clear image in their minds.

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.

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The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

How many of the players to score 30 points the most time in one playoff run for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Kevin Durant News / The Dream Shake / May 24

Rockets star Kevin Durant makes 12th All-NBA appearance

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is celebrating another successful season in the NBA with his 12th All-NBA honor of his career. With his 12th All-NBA

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 24

Mock Trade: Rockets Land Giannis Antetokounmpo in Massive Deal with Bucks

The Houston Rockets need to bolster their roster. That much is clear. Houston's postseason showing against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers left alot to be desired.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 24

Why Kevin Durant is bad fit for Ime Udoka’s Rockets roster, per Channing Frye

The Houston Rockets are trying to figure out how to revamp their roster this summer on the heels of a disappointing playoff series vs the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 24

NBA Champion, All-Star Picks Rockets' Kevin Durant over Spurs' Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs superstar big man Victor Wembanyama has been turning in quite a showing during his debut postseason campaign. The Frenchman is averaging

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 24

Nike to Retro Rockets' Kevin Durant's Seat Pleasant Colorway of 'KD 6'

Kevin Durant's business partnership with Nike extends back to Durant's rookie year in the NBA in 2007. His entire career has been with the merchandising

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 24

Ben Sullivan Seems Likely to Return to Rockets Following Blazers Interview

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the more intriguing teams to follow this offseason. They ended their four-year postseason drought and built an up-and-coming pesky ball club around All-Star Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan and Jerami Grant.

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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 / The Dream Shake / May 24

Rockets 2025-2026 season in review: Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun had an opportunity to prove that his 2024-2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke, and that Raphael Stone and Ime Udoka were right to hand him the keys to the franchise when they traded away Jalen Green and brought in a 37-year-old Kevin Durant.

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Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Rockets' Amen Thompson Misses out on All-Defensive Team

Houston Rockets wing/guard Amen Thompson has immersed as one of the league's best defensive wings in the NBA in just three short seasons. Thompson made the All-Defensive First Team in 2024-25, proving capable of taking on the opposing team's top scoring threat on a nightly basis.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Can Margin Moves Enhance The Rockets' Chances?

When the Houston Rockets made their big swing for Kevin Durant prior to this season, it seemed the front office believed they had all the pieces to compete at a high level.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 23

Report: Rockets interested in Kyrie Irving

The Houston Rockets have a major offseason ahead. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason are both up for contract extensions, and reports have come out that Fred VanVleet may get his contract restructured, and this is not counting them having Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams back next year.

Amen Thompson News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Predicting Amen Thompson's Next Contract with Rockets

The 2025-26 NBA regular season is over and done with. And the playoffs are also nearing an end, as we're in the Conference Finals round, with a little over a week until the NBA Finals kick off.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 23

Rockets' Steven Adams' Defense on Victor Wembanyama in Regular Season Goes Viral

Opponents haven't found much success against phenom superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, who has taken over the playoffs in his first postseason appearance with the San Antonio Spurs.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

How the Houston Rockets Can Acquire Kyrie Irving This NBA Offseason

It's no secret that the Houston Rockets' biggest positional weakness was at point guard. As soon as Fred VanVleet went down with a torn ACL back in September, the Rockets dropped a tier in the league's hierarchy, going from a legitimate NBA Finals contender to a good, but not great rotation.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

NBA Insider Reveals Potential Contract, Suitors for Rockets' Tari Eason

The Houston Rockets have an important decision to make this NBA offseason regarding one of their most important homegrown talents. Amid the many storylines this summer, Tari Eason will enter restricted free agency after four seasons with the organization.

Kevin Durant News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

Rockets' Kevin Durant, Drake Star in Nike Ad Ahead of Collab

Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and five-time Grammy award winning artist Drake have quite a bit in common. Both are superstars, who each rank atop their respective professions.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 22

Rockets Potential Second-Round Target Withdraws from Draft, Returns to College

The 2026 NBA Draft class is viewed as one of the best draft classes that we've seen. Especially in recent years. The top of the class is rich. AJ Dybantsa is expected to go first overall, but Darryn Peterson and Cam Boozer are both highly talented and touted prospects.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 22

Could Hornets be sneaky fit for Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr?

The Charlotte Hornets probably aren’t landing Jabari Smith Jr. this summer. But much like the recent Jalen Williams speculation involving the Atlanta Hawks, there’s at least enough basketball logic here to make the idea interesting.

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

Depth shines for Thunder in bounce-back Game 2 win over Spurs

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Amen Thompson News / HITC / May 19

Why Amen Thompson’s max deal isn’t guaranteed for Houston

Amen Thompson is expected to land a major extension with the Houston Rockets, but a full maximum contract is not guaranteed. The 23-year-old is now eligible after averaging 18.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists last season, all career-high marks.