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Rockets Given Interesting Grade Regarding Kevin Durant's Contract Extension

Rockets Given Interesting Grade Regarding Kevin Durant's Contract Extension

The Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant are finally in partnership for the long term, after an offseason centered around concern for a contract extension.

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How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Alperen Sengun News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Alperen Sengun's Improved Free-Throw Shooting Is a Great Sign for This Season

Alperen Sengun's Improved Free-Throw Shooting Is a Great Sign for This Season

Throughout Alperen Sengun's brief NBA career, a few things have been constant. Sengun is showcasing elite post-up moves, excellent playmaking skills not just for a center but for any position, and the ability to rebound against the best front-court players in the NBA.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / October 19
Rockets' Reed Sheppard Ranks as NBA's 20th-Best Fifth Option

Rockets' Reed Sheppard Ranks as NBA's 20th-Best Fifth Option

The Houston Rockets have four of their starters solidified. Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Kevin Durant are locks. Rightfully so.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19
Michael Malone expects the Rockets to copy key idea from his Nuggets tenure, ‘What we did in Denver…’

Michael Malone expects the Rockets to copy key idea from his Nuggets tenure, ‘What we did in Denver…’

The Houston Rockets had one of the busiest summers in the NBA ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Rockets’ biggest move was the trade for Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns, which has transformed them into title contenders.

Reed Sheppard News / Last Word On Sports / October 19
Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason

Assessing Reed Sheppard’s Progress From Preseason

The main talking point of the Houston Rockets’ preseason was, unsurprisingly, the first glimpse of ageless superstar Kevin Durant in Rockets red. The next biggest talking point was probably the play of promising sophomore guard Reed Sheppard.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / October 19
Kevin Durant's new contract could be his last

Kevin Durant's new contract could be his last

By inking Durant to a two-year, $90 million extension, the Rockets will have a defined window of contention.

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NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Warriors, Steph Curry, Sixers

NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Warriors, Steph Curry, Sixers

Kevin Durant and the Rockets have agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension, agent Rich Kleiman told Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal includes a player option for 2027-28, giving Durant flexibility as he enters his 19th NBA season.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / October 19
Report: Kevin Durant, Rockets reach 2-year, $90M extension

Report: Kevin Durant, Rockets reach 2-year, $90M extension

Fifteen-time All-Star forward Kevin Durant agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, his business partner Rich Kleiman told ESPN on Sunday morning.

Ime Udoka News / Athlon Sports / October 19
Rockets' Ime Udoka Has Stern Message for 'Copycat' Teams Who Try to Replicate His System

Rockets' Ime Udoka Has Stern Message for 'Copycat' Teams Who Try to Replicate His System

Ime Udoka was asked about 'copycats' The Rockets boss had a stern take Houston's season opener is a big one The Houston Rockets made it to the 2024-25 NBA Playoffs only to lose to the Golden State Warriors in seven games.

Rockets waive four players

Rockets waive four players

The Rockets announced on Saturday that they have waived four players on non-guaranteed training camp contracts.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / October 17
Rockets Sophomore Ends Preseason on High Note

Rockets Sophomore Ends Preseason on High Note

Houston Rockets sophomore Reed Sheppard couldn’t have scripted a better introduction to professional basketball. In the Rockets’ 133-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Oct.

Reed Sheppard News / Yardbarker / October 17
Rising Rockets star turning heads after strong preseason showing

Rising Rockets star turning heads after strong preseason showing

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